Rare manatee sighting in deep waters of Florida Keys

Manatees are a common sight to see along Florida’s coastal waters, making it a surprise to see them gracefully swimming through deeper water.

Hero pilot of Southwest flight with blown engine was Navy fighter

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Southwest Airlines pilot who made an emergency landing Tuesday after the jet apparently blew an engine, got hit by shrapnel and lost a window, is being praised for her "nerves of steel" in helping to prevent a far worse tragedy after the catastrophe killed one passenger and left seven others hurt.

1 dead after jet blows an engine; woman nearly sucked out

A Southwest Airlines jet blew an engine at 32,000 feet and got hit by shrapnel that smashed a window, setting off a desperate scramble by passengers to save a woman from getting sucked out. She later died, and seven others were injured.

Barbara Bush's years in the White House

It's no surprise that first lady Barbara Pierce Bush—with her keen wit, her warm demeanor, and her signature white hair—became known as "America's grandmother".

Crane family accepts open door as invitation

A family of cranes saw the open door as an invite at a home in central Florida.

Former first lady Barbara Bush passes away at age 92

Former first lady Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and mother of former President George W. Bush, passed away at her home in Houston. She was 92 years old. 

Tumbleweed completely block Utah home

A few homes in West Jordan City, Utah became inaccessible after a wind storm covered them with tumbleweed this week.

Jacksonville mayor helps resolve veteran's viral flag dispute

The mayor of Jacksonville stepped in after a business owner’s Facebook video about military flags went viral.

"Night Court" actor Harry Anderson dies at 65

Actor Harry Anderson, best known for his role as Judge Harry Stone on "Night Court," has died at age 65, FOX Carolina reports. 

Former neighbors granted joint custody of Labrador by Pinellas Co. court

It's not the type of custody case that usually goes to court.  In Pinellas County, a dog is at the center of a legal custody battle.

Apollo 13 Anniversary: How true to real life was the movie?

April 13th is the anniversary of the oxygen-tank explosion that almost turned the Apollo 13 mission into a disaster, with NASA nearly losing the mission’s three-man crew in outer space. What could’ve been a catastrophe turned into a triumph of willpower, science, and engineering to bring our astronauts home safe.

Girl's anti-bullying plea gets support from Hugh Jackman

A 10-year-old girl in Duryea, Pennsylvania, has captured the internet’s attention in an online plea to stop bullying.

Heinz teases Mayochup introduction to US

When you hear Heinz, you probably think ketchup, at least in the United States. 

Relative unknowns running for Florida governor

Florida Governor Rick Scott, facing the end of his term-limited time in office, has decided to challenge U.S. Senator Bill Nelson for his seat. That means Floridians will go to the polls to pick a new governor in 2018.