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Stranger fixes AC for disabled South Florida man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Larry Seward , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, a 70-year-old man, had been without this essential service for over a year.
A local resident's living situation has improved after a long period without air conditioning. The individual, a 70-year-old man, had been without this essential service for over a year. His circumstances changed when a repair service owner took action.
The owner of a cooling business made the necessary repairs to the man's air conditioning unit. Further details about this story are available from CBS News Miami , including an interview with the repair service owner and the man who benefited from his kindness.
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Category: sports Published: July 28, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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