Polk deputy responds to call about alligator in shed, realizes it was a pool float
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
French air-to-air missile accidentally sent to Lakeland airport
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
Florida man with 3 prior DUIs arrested after driving lawnmower on highway while intoxicated, deputies say
When the deputy made contact with Burke, he said that he could smell alcohol coming from his breath and his speech was slurred.
Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
Church advertises AR-15 gun giveaway at Sunday service that bans ‘ANTIFA-like’ apparel, baggy pants
A church in Troy, New York is facing criticism for holding a raffle giveaway offering church-goers the chance to win an AR-15 assault rifle.
Unimpressed newborn is an entire mood in viral photo
A newborn baby in Brazil showed she wasn't in the mood to be born in a viral Facebook photo.
Cursing dog collar will let you know what your pup is really thinking when it barks
A new dog collar spits out a curse word every time your dog barks.
2 arrested after Florida troopers find narcotics in bag labeled as 'bag full of drugs'
Troopers said that they found narcotics in a bag that was labeled as a 'bag full of drugs.'
Video of men playing cards at red light goes viral
A video of three men playing cards at a folding table while waiting for the traffic light to change at a Florida intersection has gone viral.
Forecast: Falling iguanas in South Florida
The National Weather Service usually sticks to atmospheric weather events, but the agency made a special exception and expanded forecasting criteria to include things falling from above.
Florida troopers find carjacking suspect sleeping in stolen vehicle
FHP said that the car was stolen and the man found sleeping inside was the suspect of a carjacking from the night before.
Popcorn stuck in British man’s tooth leads to life-threatening infection, open-heart surgery
A British firefighter, 41, developed a life-threatening infection and underwent open-heart surgery after using items to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth.
After getting magnifying glass for Christmas, McKinney boy catches his front yard on fire
A child's Christmas gift is part of what set his family's front yard on fire in McKinney.
Judge blocks California’s alligator ban after Louisiana sues
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.
Subway is launching a garlic cheesy bread reed diffuser for your home
Move over pumpkin spice and gingerbread there’s a new food-flavored home scent in town.
Catfish smashes into car windshield after getting dropped by flying bird
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
Own a portion of a French castle for just $55
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.
Deputies: Naked Florida man arrested, violated no-contact order made after battering wife
Deputies said that Tague was naked when they arrested him and multiple firearms were found inside his home.
Man grabs $120,000 banana duct taped to wall in art project and eats it
A banana that was duct taped to a wall in an art gallery in Miami -- a "work of art" that had already sold for $120,000 -- was taken down and eaten by a man on Saturday.
Japanese department store backtracks on plans for menstruating female employees to wear special badge
Officials with a Japanese department store are reportedly reconsidering plans for female employees to wear a special badge when they are menstruating.