Aretha Franklin dies in Detroit, surrounded by family and friends
Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul, died Thursday at the age of 76, according to her publicist. Earlier this week the news broke that she was seriously ill and was being surrounded by loved ones in Detroit.
Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul, died Thursday at the age of 76, according to her publicist. Earlier this week the news broke that she was seriously ill and was being surrounded by loved ones in Detroit.
Body of missing Colorado woman found at husband's place of work, police say
The body of a Colorado woman who was reported missing with her two daughters on Monday was recovered at her husband’s place of work, police said Thursday.
The body of a Colorado woman who was reported missing with her two daughters on Monday was recovered at her husband’s place of work, police said Thursday.
Busch Gardens' roller coaster tours: Behind the scenes, 200 feet up
When most thrillseekers go to amusement parks, the adrenaline they crave is on coasters. But for the ultimate daredevils, Busch Gardens is taking thrills to new heights: Their roller coaster tours are proving popular, with reservations filling up quickly.
When most thrillseekers go to amusement parks, the adrenaline they crave is on coasters. But for the ultimate daredevils, Busch Gardens is taking thrills to new heights: Their roller coaster tours are proving popular, with reservations filling up quickly.
Vacationers can escape reality at game-themed Florida mansion
There is a 10-acre home in Florida where games become larger than life; and people can rent the unforgettable property for themselves.
There is a 10-acre home in Florida where games become larger than life; and people can rent the unforgettable property for themselves.
Florida band holds roadside concert after bus blows tire on I-40
A blown tire created the perfect opportunity for a pop-up concert along Interstate 40 Monday afternoon.
A blown tire created the perfect opportunity for a pop-up concert along Interstate 40 Monday afternoon.
Cuomo: Dozens trapped in homes by flash flooding, damage
Dozens of people were trapped in their homes Tuesday by fast-rising water from flash floods caused by heavy pre-dawn downpours that drenched New York state's Finger Lakes region, inundating roads and sweeping tons of trees, debris and a camper with a woman trapped inside into one of the lakes, authorities said.
Dozens of people were trapped in their homes Tuesday by fast-rising water from flash floods caused by heavy pre-dawn downpours that drenched New York state's Finger Lakes region, inundating roads and sweeping tons of trees, debris and a camper with a woman trapped inside into one of the lakes, authorities said.
Bodycam shows officers rescue animals as wildfire approaches
The Vacaville Police Department in California has released bodycam footage of police officers helping staff and volunteers of an animal shelter evacuate animals from the facility as a wildfire raced towards them.
The Vacaville Police Department in California has released bodycam footage of police officers helping staff and volunteers of an animal shelter evacuate animals from the facility as a wildfire raced towards them.
McDonald's offering chance to win McGold Card, free food for life
There’s an exclusive McDonald’s club that even includes members like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, allegedly. The fast-food chain is now offering a loyal customer the chance to become a member too.
There’s an exclusive McDonald’s club that even includes members like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, allegedly. The fast-food chain is now offering a loyal customer the chance to become a member too.
Sea turtles hatching on shores of Key West
With red tide killing marine life up and down Florida's west coast, it's nice to see some of our wildlife is still doing just fine.
With red tide killing marine life up and down Florida's west coast, it's nice to see some of our wildlife is still doing just fine.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes reportedly returning to Starbucks on August 28
Brace yourselves, Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers. Rumors are swirling that the gourd-y good drink will make its triumphant, annual return to Starbucks menus everywhere in just a few days, on August 28.
Brace yourselves, Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers. Rumors are swirling that the gourd-y good drink will make its triumphant, annual return to Starbucks menus everywhere in just a few days, on August 28.
RECALL of CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist due to microbiological contamination, FDA says
A CVS nasal spray is being recalled nationwide due to microbiological contamination, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced.
A CVS nasal spray is being recalled nationwide due to microbiological contamination, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced.
Watch: Cows help Florida police catch suspect
Police in Sanford received some extra help while attempting to find a suspect.
Police in Sanford received some extra help while attempting to find a suspect.
Busch Gardens offering behind-the-scenes tour of roller coasters
Thrill-seekers can soon get a behind-the-scenes look -- or maybe, more accurately, an above-the-scenes look -- at three popular roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Thrill-seekers can soon get a behind-the-scenes look -- or maybe, more accurately, an above-the-scenes look -- at three popular roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Rattlesnake removed from North Port home
First, they spotted the tail. Then, they heard the rattle. A Sarasota County family got a wild surprise inside their garage last Friday after a rattlesnake had slithered its way in.
First, they spotted the tail. Then, they heard the rattle. A Sarasota County family got a wild surprise inside their garage last Friday after a rattlesnake had slithered its way in.
Beauty Bus helps hospital patients feel beautiful with free beauty treatments
There's a special group helping hospital patients feel better without using medicine or medical treatments.
There's a special group helping hospital patients feel better without using medicine or medical treatments.
Florida entrepreneurs pay fishermen to collect plastic
Two Florida entrepreneurs have founded a company with one goal in mind – rid the ocean of plastic.
Two Florida entrepreneurs have founded a company with one goal in mind – rid the ocean of plastic.
10-year-old beats Michael Phelps' 100-meter butterfly record
Who's faster than Michael Phelps? Clark Kent, of course.
Who's faster than Michael Phelps? Clark Kent, of course.
Black bear breaks into FOX 35 anchor's garage
FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt had a little more excitement than she expected Saturday afternoon, when a black bear broke into her garage.
FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt had a little more excitement than she expected Saturday afternoon, when a black bear broke into her garage.
Mickey Mouse ready to fight man who proposed to Minnie at Disney World
It appears that Mickey Mouse was less than impressed when a fan decided to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Minnie at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
It appears that Mickey Mouse was less than impressed when a fan decided to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Minnie at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Family diving trip turns into mission to untangle whale shark from fishing line
A family diving off the coast of Kaunolu, Hawaii, saved a whale shark from a potentially life-threatening situation on July 29, by removing some heavy fishing line that had become wrapped around it.
A family diving off the coast of Kaunolu, Hawaii, saved a whale shark from a potentially life-threatening situation on July 29, by removing some heavy fishing line that had become wrapped around it.