10-foot alligator wrangled on Venice beach

The call came in just like any other, but it quickly caught everyone's attention: An alligator was spotted swimming along the South Jetty in Venice.

Boy born with severe brain malformation defies odds to celebrate first birthday

When the parents of 13-month-old Jaxon Buell were told their son had a severe birth defect and may not survive past birth, they didn’t know what to expect.

Woman becomes grandmother at age 29

A Russian woman has become a grandmother at age 29, making her the youngest babushka in the country.

Residents say monkey on the loose in one Florida neighborhood

One Florida neighborhood is abuzz with rumors that a monkey is on the loose and roaming the streets. On Thursday, a woman said she saw the monkey on Agua Vista Street in DeBary. Then, on Friday morning, another woman said she spotted it crossing the road over on Sunrise Boulevard and Palm Road.

Best friends: Pig, dog found wandering

Wednesday morning, volunteers with Lost and Found Pets of Hillsborough County found a dog and a pig wandering together on Merrily Circle in Seffner.

McDonald's employee praised for act of kindness after photo goes viral

A Chicago McDonald’s employee who closed the register during the dinner rush to help a disabled customer is being praised by the fast food chain.

Baby Left Alone on La. Beach, Parents Found Naked Nearby

A one-year-old girl was found alone on a beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Tuesday morning, officials said. 

Inside Tonopah's famous Clown Motel

It has been called one of the scariest motels in the West, a hotel dedicated to clowns. And if you have coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, this is not the place for you.

German court orders whisker-free cat castrated

BERLIN (AP) — A court in Germany has ordered a breeder to castrate her cat because it doesn't have whiskers. The tomcat, called Willi, belongs to the Sphynx breed that is almost hairless and often lacks whiskers. Like other mammal species, cats use their whiskers to enhance their sense of touch.

Kane accuser's attorney: Opened evidence bag left on doorstep

A rape investigation involving Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane took a bizarre turn Wednesday when the attorney for the accuser said an empty paper bag that once held the woman's rape kit had been secretly placed in the doorway of her mother's home.

Selfies more deadly than sharks, reports show

We all think of sharks as deadly predators, but a new study suggests a more concerning cause of death: selfie sticks.

Man who booby-trapped marijuana grow ready for charges

The man who booby-trapped a grow operation on Detroit's west side hasn't been arrested yet but says he knows it's coming and is prepared to face the consequences of his actions.

Woman jumps from car after seeing spider...with son still in car

Authorities say a northern Indiana woman jumped from her moving car after discovering a spider on her shoulder, leading to a crash that injured her 9-year-old son.

No handshakes, fist bumps for pope's speech to Congress

(AP) - No handshakes, selfies or fist bumps when Pope Francis enters the House chamber for his historic speech to Congress.

Man jailed on Burger King exposure charges

The arrest report of a Florida man suspected of indecent exposure is going viral today.

Officer Interrupts Church Service for Custody Dispute

A police officer in Pensacola, Florida upset people in a church congregation after she entered the sanctuary during a church service to work on a custody dispute involving a child.

Taco Bell introduces taco with chicken shell

Taco Bell is now selling tacos made with shells made of chicken, Foodbeast reports.

Kermit the Frog has new girlfriend

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Not even a month ago, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy broke up after being together for 40 years.