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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Watch: Cows help Florida police catch 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.

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.

Florida entrepreneurs pay fishermen to collect plastic

Two Florida entrepreneurs have founded a company with one goal in mind – rid the ocean of plastic.

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.

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.

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.