Arnold Palmer dies at 87; made golf popular for masses

Arnold Palmer brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, "The King" died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87.

NJ father hopes to educate parents after discovering son with autism is lonely

A New Jersey father shared a heartbreaking open letter on Facebook after he saw his son's Back to School project and realized how lonely the boy was. 

Animal rescue team captures wayward manatee off Cape Cod

An animal rescue team has captured a manatee that repeatedly had been spotted off Cape Cod, far from its usual Florida haunts.  

If you're missing your weed, check with Gainesville police

Have your potted marijuana plants recently gone missing? Don’t worry— the Gainesville Police Department is holding onto them for you.

How long should you charge your phone to keep it from dying?

Is there a fate worse than a dead phone and no charger? Probably, but with no phone to google it, who cares? Your phone is running on a lithium ion battery. They’re light and long lasting, but also start to degrade the minute they’re made. Don’t despair - we’ve got some tricks to preserve your life. Your battery life, that is.

Does picking a major also mean picking your future spouse?

Committing to a major in college is a big decision. Not only could it determine your career and future salary - it could even play a part in who you commit to for the rest of your life.

4 white lions, 3 white tigers born in zoo in Poland

Seven rare white wild cats — four lions and three tigers — have been born in the past week in a private zoo in central Poland.

Astronaut may have to vote for president from orbit

The lone American in orbit will end up voting for president from the International Space Station, if her homecoming is delayed.

FWC warns Keys residents: Watch out for baby pythons

Burmese python hatchlings are showing up on Key Largo for the first time, prompting state officials to warn residents to be on the lookout for the baby snakes.

Pokemon Go player brutally beaten in Central Park

A man playing Pokemon Go in Central Park early Sunday morning was punched in the face and mugged, and it was all captured on live streaming video.

Tampa app developers tackle after-school pickup

A new app is streamlining the way parents can pick up their kids from school. The app, PikMyKid, is gaining a lot of exposure around the world, but is headquartered right in Tampa.

Winter Haven man gets tattoo of Hillary Clinton

Ron Morrison got his first tattoo Wednesday, and he went all-in with democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

A ride sharing app just for children

Would you use the new ride sharing app Bubbl? It’s more than convenient: it’s the safest ride around. And it’s meant just for children.

7-foot-tall Michigan teen can't stop growing

Every year, Broc Brown, 19, grows 6 inches, and the Michigan young man has already reached 7 feet 8 inches tall. At this rate, he could surpass the current world’s tallest man, who stands at 8 feet 2 inches.

Woman chooses her dog over a husband

An Indian woman turned down an arranged marriage because the guy said he didn’t like her dog. Karishma Walia is originally from Bangalore, and now works in Gurgaon as an analyst.

Sign at Texas school warns teachers may be armed

A sign outside a Texas school warns that teachers may be armed and they will do whatever it takes to protect the students.

PHOTO: Depressed dog dropped at shelter hides in corner

An image of a depressed dog at an animal shelter has gone viral, tugging at the heart strings of animal lovers everywhere.