Single mom pays rent for a year with tax refund

It is officially tax time. Many Americans are looking forward to getting some money back from Uncle Sam so they can get that much needed new smartphone. Maybe one with portrait mode that’ll really turn your Instagram game around. 

'Ghost man' photobombs teen's selfie

A 13-year-old's selfie captured what appears to be a "ghost man" in the background. 

Outpouring of support for once homeless father and son

A week after FOX 5 News first did the story, a viewer is stepping up to help a once homeless man and his son as he moves into a new apartment.

TV star tries dangerous, illegal stunt in Tampa Bay area

A former star from MTV's show "Jackass" is making headlines in Tampa Bay for a dangerous and illegal stunt.

Meet the Maryland Zoo's new baby giraffe

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has revealed the name of its newest addition after the facility held a contest where people could vote.

Teacher hopes rap will help students write

Maureik Robison has a unique teaching skill.   He's known for innovating new ways to connect his students to what they're learning.

Florida deputy drives off with gas hose still attached

A Volusia County Sheriff's deputy who may have been in just a little bit of a hurry to get back to the job sped off with a very important part of the gas pump still attached to his cruiser.

Students use day off to surprise beloved mentor at work

When it comes to a day off from school, most students want to stay as far away from adults as possible. But this Presidents Day, a group of Minnesota students surprised an adult who has changed their lives for the better.

Puppy training to be an avalanche rescue dog

Arizona isn’t where you’d expect to see an avalanche, but if you’re traveling to Flagstaff, you might see a 12-week-old Golden Retriever named Ava. Her name is short for avalanche, and she’s the first avalanche rescue dog to be trained at Arizona’s Snowbowl. 

Gulp: Taco Bell pulling popular chicken-shelled chalupa

A Taco Bell treat that has a shell made entirely of fried chicken will vanish from the fast food chain's menu despite its popularity.

Study links strenuous exercise to low libido in men

A new study says that men who exercise strenuously tend to have a significantly lower libido than those whose workouts are lighter. 

Walmart cashier pays for family's groceries

A cashier decided to give a total stranger $100 for groceries while a family was checking out at a Walmart in South Carolina. 

Caretaker performed sexy dance on 100-year-old with dementia

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) - Police say a caretaker was filmed performing a sexually provocative dance on a 100-year-old resident with dementia at an Ohio assisted living home and has been charged with gross sexual imposition. Sandusky police say 26-year-old Brittany Fultz, of Marblehead, danced in front of and on the man in December, then showed her breasts and buttocks. Police say another caretaker...

7 Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life

For the first time ever, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a nearby star -- and these new worlds could hold life.

Teacher DIYs special chairs for students

Amy Maplethorpe is making a world of difference for her special needs students-- all with a little paint and some tennis balls.