Sign warns drivers of speed trap, foils Florida deputies

A Florida sheriff's office says its speed trap was foiled by someone who used a handmade sign to warn drivers.

Illinois officer who rescued donkey on I-90 tells her story

A donkey was found wandering Wednesday in the middle of I-90 near Arlington Heights Road, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said.

18-foot python found on garage roof in Detroit

What's 18-feet long, got scales and hiding on top of a Detroit roof? Here's a hint: it's a man's pet.

Middle school student gets sick after drinking 9 mini whiskey bottles, report says

A South Carolina middle schooler who passed out in class last week had a backpack filled with nine empty mini bottles of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, officials said.

Oil rig crew rescues dog found swimming 135 miles off Thailand

A dog found swimming more than 135 miles off the coast of Thailand was rescued by workers on an oil rig crew, and is now safely back on land.

Dunwoody man's car stolen twice in same day

A car so hot, thieves stole it twice on the same day. A Dunwoody man said he was overwhelmed with joy when police recovered his car that had been stolen. But his joy didn't last long, because it was stolen again just hours later. 

Hiker rescues abandoned 'puppy,' turns out to be a coyote

A man found an adorable newborn puppy in a Southern California canyon. But that puppy was no puppy — it was a coyote.

Man sneaks iguana into store, swings it over his head by its tail and throws it at manager

An iguana named Copper is safe from harm after authorities arrested a man who hid the reptile under his shift then swung it around his head and threw it at an Ohio store manager.

Huge gator takes leisurely stroll in Fort Myers

An alligator taking a leisurely stroll caught the attention of drivers in Fort Myers on Friday.

Mysterious bowls of mashed potatoes confuse Mississippians

Residents of a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, are confused by the bowls of mashed potatoes they're finding on their cars, porches and mailboxes.

Bride claims 'hugely pregnant' bridesmaid pal owes her a $30G wedding 'do-over' for upstaging her

One angry bride claims one of her bridesmaids owes her a $30,000 “do-over” for the big day, alleging that the “hugely pregnant” friend stole the show with her “electric personality” and “tall, incredibly attractive” husband.

Thief uses handkerchief to swipe jewelry in front of clerk

Arlington police are looking for a jewelry thief who used a handkerchief to make expensive necklaces disappear.

26-year-old woman sentenced after 64 dead cats found at Farmington home

A 26-year-old woman was sentenced to two years probation and 200 hours of community work service Friday after she was convicted in connection with the death and care of numerous cats at a Castle Rock, Minn. residence.

Metal rod falls from truck, narrowly misses Miami driver

A metal rod fell from a pickup truck and broke through the windshield of an SUV, narrowly missing the driver on a Florida expressway.