Rescue dog adopts kittens after the tragic death of her own puppies

A rescue dog has become the rescuer after adopting a group of newborn kittens. While the relationship is obviously good for the cats, it’s also helping the dog, who was mourning the loss of her own puppies.

FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

Could there be two hurricanes in the Gulf? If so, it would be a first

With a new tropical storm and a tropical depression aiming for the U.S., forecasters say both could be swirling in the Gulf of Mexico as hurricanes next week.  

Simultaneous waterspouts spotted swirling off of Louisiana coast

Sightings of waterspouts churning off the state of Louisiana Thursday were reported, as videos and images circulated on social media.

Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose

A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.

Trump supporters set sail in Clearwater in attempt to set world record

Thousands of boaters hit the water in Clearwater on Saturday in an effort to set a record for the largest pro-Trump boat parade.

Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke

Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.

Police dog finds missing mom and baby on his first day on the job

A rookie police dog helped rescue a missing mother and her 1-year-old from the edge of a ravine during his first day on the job in the United Kingdom Saturday, authorities said.

Washington teens hailed as heroes for saving deputy's life

The King County Sheriff's Office is honoring five young men after coming to the rescue of one of its deputies.

'Back the Blue' mural painted outside Tampa police headquarters

A mural in downtown Tampa is drawing praise and criticism. Organizers say they want to show their support for law enforcement, but they may have been a little over-eager because they painted it before officially getting a permit.

Trio of alligators use crosswalk, stop traffic in South Carolina

Drivers in a South Carolina state park stopped for three alligators as they crossed the road -- and they even used the crosswalk.