Horse pays surprise visit to hospitalized woman

Sometimes the best therapy is the kind only friends can provide – especially four-legged friends. One Florida patient found that out Monday when she got a surprise visit from her horse.

SUV's accelerator sticks at speeds up to 100 mph in Florida

Florida state troopers managed to stop an SUV with a stuck accelerator after it traveled about 50 miles (80 kilometers) on Interstate 95 at speeds up to 100 mph (160 kph).

Florida man wrangles gator using wet blanket, broom

A southwest Florida man took it upon himself to help what appeared to be a distressed alligator in his backyard.

Police: Former UGA student hacked into system to change grade

The University of Georgia Police is trying to unravel a computer hacking case which, as of Monday, has landed one a now-former student in jail.

Sheriff: Criminal finds missing man's body in wall

A thief got more than they bargained for when trying to steal at a former Howard Johnson property in Spalding County.

Pastor had sex with 'possessed' teen for months, deputies say

A Pasco County pastor is accused of forcing a 17-year-old girl into a series of sexual encounters by telling her she has multiple personalities, one of which was possessed by a demon that he could help pray away.

Girl Scout so busy selling cookies she briefly goes missing in Concord

A child who had been reported missing while selling Girl Scout cookies was quickly located.  According to Concord Police, a girl was separated from her mother while selling Girl Scout cookies Friday night. 

Registered sex offender in small Pennsylvania town elected fire chief resigns

SPARTANSBURG, Pa. (AP) - A registered sex offender who was recently re-elected as chief of a Pennsylvania town's volunteer fire department has resigned.

Thieves are targeting cars for their airbags

When you get out of your car, you take your wallet, phone, keys, lock the car, but you're still leaving behind something even more valuable to thieves.

Polk County man breeds giant tortoises

Did you know a Winter Haven man has been breeding rare Galapagos Islands Tortoises for years? 

Driver's licenses could soon be replaced by cell phone apps

Your driver's license could be replaced by a cellphone app if a pilot program involving four states and the District of Columbia works out.

'Sketchy' drawing of Pennsylvania theft suspect actually leads to an ID

Pennsylvania police were able to issue an arrest warrant for a man identified after a sketch of him circulated, and was mocked among social media users.

Boy gets stuck in restaurant's claw machine

Firefighters in Titusville, Florida on Wednesday rescued a boy got stuck inside a Beef-o-Brady's claw machine, because he really wanted a stuffed animal. 

Florida woman: Airline told me to flush pet hamster

A Florida woman says an airline told her to flush her hamster down a toilet at the airport because the emotional support rodent wasn't allowed to fly with her.

Study: Half-day old snow safe to eat

A Romanian university has published the results of a study on how safe it is to eat snow.

Newborn, mother, grandmother share same birthday

February 6 is a very important day for one Chicago family with three birthdays being celebrated on that day.