Caiman found swimming in Lake Michigan near Chicago
Authorities don't know who dumped a 4-foot-long reptile into Lake Michigan, but they now know what kind it is.
Authorities don't know who dumped a 4-foot-long reptile into Lake Michigan, but they now know what kind it is.
Gecko butt-dials 'bazillion' times from Hawaii seal hospital
If you got incessant phone calls last week from a hospital that cares for Hawaiian monk seals, you were butt-dialed. Or, more specifically, foot-dialed, by a gecko.
If you got incessant phone calls last week from a hospital that cares for Hawaiian monk seals, you were butt-dialed. Or, more specifically, foot-dialed, by a gecko.
Florida county jokingly 'warns' forecaster to stay away
A Florida county threatened by Hurricane Michael is jokingly warning a television meteorologist to stay away.
A Florida county threatened by Hurricane Michael is jokingly warning a television meteorologist to stay away.
Jackpots for Mega Millions, Powerball is more than $700 million
A combined jackpot is up for grabs between Mega Millions and Powerball: $723 million.
A combined jackpot is up for grabs between Mega Millions and Powerball: $723 million.
Officers escort boy to final cancer treatment
It was a very special honor for one very brave little boy.
It was a very special honor for one very brave little boy.
SpaceX first: Rocket booster lands at West Coast site
When SpaceX launched a rocket carrying an Argentine Earth-observation satellite from California, both the night sky and social media lit up.
When SpaceX launched a rocket carrying an Argentine Earth-observation satellite from California, both the night sky and social media lit up.
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpot swells to $723 million
The combined jackpot of Mega Millions and Powerball has swelled to a whopping $723 million, after Friday’s Mega Millions drawings yielded no winners.
The combined jackpot of Mega Millions and Powerball has swelled to a whopping $723 million, after Friday’s Mega Millions drawings yielded no winners.
Lawsuit: LaCroix not 'natural' and contains ingredients used in cockroach insecticide
UPDATE: The National Beverage Corporation categorically denies all allegations in this lawsuit filed without basis in fact or law regarding the natural composition of its LaCroix sparkling waters. Natural flavors in LaCroix are derived from the natural essence oils from the named fruit used in each of the flavors. All essences are certified by their suppliers to be 100% natural.
UPDATE: The National Beverage Corporation categorically denies all allegations in this lawsuit filed without basis in fact or law regarding the natural composition of its LaCroix sparkling waters. Natural flavors in LaCroix are derived from the natural essence oils from the named fruit used in each of the flavors. All essences are certified by their suppliers to be 100% natural.
Drunk birds flying into windows, cars in northern Minnesota town
Some rambunctious birds are getting a reputation in northern Minnesota.
Some rambunctious birds are getting a reputation in northern Minnesota.
Florida store owner: Don't warm urine in my microwave
A Florida gas station owner has placed a sign in his store asking customers not to warm urine in the microwave.
A Florida gas station owner has placed a sign in his store asking customers not to warm urine in the microwave.
Viral photo of dad squatting to change baby's diaper sparks movement
Sometimes, you get caught having to change your kid's diaper in public. Yet, most public places don't supply changing tables in the men's restroom. A St. Augustine dad is hoping to change this.
Sometimes, you get caught having to change your kid's diaper in public. Yet, most public places don't supply changing tables in the men's restroom. A St. Augustine dad is hoping to change this.
Virginia man runs with American flag in hand to honor son, others deployed
Wayne Parfitt loves to run.
Wayne Parfitt loves to run.
Big Cat Rescue lioness plants a big, wet one on camera in sweet video
A lioness shared her love for the camera by planting a big, wet one right on it.
A lioness shared her love for the camera by planting a big, wet one right on it.
Dog floats on couch in flooded NC house for a week before being rescued
After Hurricane Florence, a tiny dog managed to survive in its owner's flooded home for a full week before being rescued.
After Hurricane Florence, a tiny dog managed to survive in its owner's flooded home for a full week before being rescued.
Parker Strong: Patriots' support overwhelms 7-year-old with brain tumor
Parker Gerault is a seven-year-old kid from Austin, Texas who’s obsessed with the New England Patriots and star tight end Rob Gronkowski. He’s also fighting a rare tumor on his brain stem. He’s been backed in his struggle by not just family and his community, but also by video messages and calls from several members of the Patriots.
Parker Gerault is a seven-year-old kid from Austin, Texas who’s obsessed with the New England Patriots and star tight end Rob Gronkowski. He’s also fighting a rare tumor on his brain stem. He’s been backed in his struggle by not just family and his community, but also by video messages and calls from several members of the Patriots.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will serve free beer in 2019
Free beer is returning to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for an entire year.
Free beer is returning to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for an entire year.
Video: Deputy stuns Florida man pulled over on stolen tractor
A Florida Panhandle sheriff's deputy used a stun gun on a man who tried to flee after he was pulled over while riding a stolen tractor.
A Florida Panhandle sheriff's deputy used a stun gun on a man who tried to flee after he was pulled over while riding a stolen tractor.
National Taco Day: Meals and deals across Tampa Bay
It may not be a Tuesday, but National Taco Day will be celebrated on October 4.
It may not be a Tuesday, but National Taco Day will be celebrated on October 4.
Some east Florida beaches remain shut down as red tide lingers
Two days after FWC confirmed the rare presence of red tide on the state’s east coast, the agency’s weekly update shows the extent of the toxic organism’s spread.
Two days after FWC confirmed the rare presence of red tide on the state’s east coast, the agency’s weekly update shows the extent of the toxic organism’s spread.
Hospital staff lines up to show respect to organ donor
Staff at St. Luke's Meridian in Idaho stopped to line the halls of the ICU to show respect for a patient who was about to provide a lifesaving gift of organ donation.
Staff at St. Luke's Meridian in Idaho stopped to line the halls of the ICU to show respect for a patient who was about to provide a lifesaving gift of organ donation.


















