Gator lurks behind kids as they play in their yard

Nicole Mojica says she was recording her son playing with an inflatable gator in their Lake Nona backyard the other day when hidden from her view was a real life alligator literally feet away from her two kids.

Pizza chain offering pizza bouquets, boutonnieres in wedding contest

Engaged lovebirds with a penchant for pizza can try their luck at winning a pizza bouquet and boutonniere sure to bring a whole lot of flavor to their big day through a saucy sweepstakes.

Handbag designer Kate Spade found dead in apparent suicide

Kate Spade, a fashion designer known for her sleek handbags, was found dead in the bedroom of her Park Avenue apartment Tuesday in an apparent suicide, police said. She was 55.

Video shows rodents running through burger buns at Delaware Burger King

A Burger King in Wilmington, Delaware, was temporarily shuttered by public health inspectors after a woman spotted rodents running amok among the restaurant’s stash of burger buns. Footage of the rodents, which was shared to Facebook by Wilmington resident Shantel Johnson on Thursday, shows at least two of the critters scurrying around inside a large package of sandwich buns.

High school grad surprised by return of dad deployed overseas

A Massachusetts high school student was in for the surprise of a lifetime when his father — an Army sergeant deployed overseas — surprised him at his graduation on Saturday. Tyler Solomon, a student at Marshfield High School, walked across the stage on the school's football field as his name was called, and received his diploma.

Miss America dropping swimsuit competition, among other changes

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The Miss America Organization is dropping the swimsuit competition from its nationally televised broadcast, saying it will no longer judge contestants on their appearance.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Colorado baker in same-sex wedding cake case

The Supreme Court ruled Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in a limited decision that leaves for another day the larger issue of whether a business can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gay and lesbian people.

Baby found dead off Florida coast has detectives puzzled

After a newborn baby girl's body was found floating off the Florida coast, detectives are trying to unravel the mystery of how she died and how long she had been in the water.

Alligator moves porch furniture in Bradenton

It was a case of "who done it" in Bradenton when a husband and wife in woke up to find their patio furniture jumbled up near their front door -- until they checked the surveillance video. 

Florida TSA agent, boy become unlikely dancing duo

A 7-year-old boy loves to dance, and his moves were contagious enough to get a TSA agent to join in at the Orlando International Airport.

Meet the GA boy who helped woman with walker up stairs

This week, video of a little boy helping an elderly woman climb some stairs quickly went viral. FOX 5 was honored to meet the young southern gentleman, Maurice, and his mother. 

National Doughnut Day freebies and deals

National Doughnut Day returns Friday, June 1 and there are plenty of sweet deals for doughnut (or donut) lovers. But if you’re feeling a little guilty about indulging, consider the history of this “holiday.”

Service dog gets time to shine in school yearbook

At Orange City Elementary School, summer goodbyes are tough, especially when it comes to one grad. 

Report: 3 days in jail for YouTube stunt at a Disney resort

An Arizona man has been sentenced to three days in jail after deputies say he falsely told guests at a Walt Disney World Resort there was an active shooter on the property as part of a YouTube stunt..

Trump marks Memorial Day with Arlington cemetery visit

President Donald Trump paid a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington National Cemetery to those who have fallen in battle or while protecting a nation forever thankful for their selfless service.

France: Macron rewards real life 'Spiderman' who saved dangling child

PARIS (AP) - President Emmanuel Macron on Monday lauded as a hero a migrant who scaled an apartment building to save a young child dangling from a balcony, and rewarded him with French nationality and a job as a firefighter.

FALLEN, NOT FORGOTTEN: 10k flags planted as Memorial Day tribute

We're less than a week away from Memorial Day and the University of Phoenix is paying tribute to our fallen military heroes.