WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton
Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.
Virginia man loses 176 pounds to join police department
A man in Virginia lost an incredible 176 pounds in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.
Florida boy's mock CPR drill goes viral: 'How cute is this!'
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
Teen ‘Jeopardy!’ champion donates $10K to cancer research in Alex Trebek’s honor
To compete on "Jeopardy!" was a lifelong dream for the show’s most recent teen champion, Avi Gupta, who donated $10,000 of his champion winnings to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute in honor of Alex Trebek, Jeopardy!‘s longtime, beloved host.
Baby cheetah paired with rescue dog at Cincinnati Zoo
A baby cheetah has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the two playmates have quickly become best friends.
Winn-Dixie celebrates employee's 100th birthday with lavish party
A Winn-Dixie store in Alabama threw a lavish birthday party for their oldest employee, who just turned 100 years old.
Video of adopted girl with Down syndrome smiling from ear to ear goes viral
Warning: your heart just might melt during by watching this video.
Woman's Halloween display of giant Cookie Monster amazes community
One Pennsylvania woman has dazzled her local community by transforming the front door of her home into a larger-than-life Cookie Monster. The display seemingly forcing brave trick-or-treaters to walk into the beloved character’s mouth to accept candy on Halloween.
Fat cat can't be bothered with treadmill workout
A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.
Baby defies doctors by waking up after 5-day coma, smiles at daddy
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
'Amazing' puppy grows back fur after rescue, adoption
One young puppy in England has likely never looked or felt better since being adopted by a kindhearted veterinary worker and recovering from a nasty case of mange that left her body nearly naked without fur.
Circus bear mauls Russian trainer in front of horrified onlookers; investigation launched
Onlookers at a Russian circus were horrified Wednesday when a 660-pound brown bear viciously attacked its handler before turning its attention to the audience, prompting officials to launch a criminal investigation.
Guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel opens in South Florida
The world's first guitar-shaped hotel is set to open Thursday in South Florida.
New ‘Hocus Pocus’ film reportedly in development at Disney Plus
No word yet on if any of the original stars will get on board with the project.
See the Skyway in a colorful new light
The promise of a colorfully-lit Sunshine Skyway Bridge became a reality this week, much to the delight of photographers, boaters, and drivers around the Bay Area.
Florida venomous snake eats another snake as giant wasp attacks in wild video
Florida wildlife has proven yet again just how wild it can be after a woman shared video of a venomous coral snake eating another snake while it was being attacked by a yellow jacket wasp.
Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
National Weather Service confirms EF-2 tornado touched down in Polk County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Kathleen around 11 p.m. Friday night, causing severe damage.
Photo of 2-year-old with cerebral palsy in 'Up' Halloween costume goes viral
Brantley was born prematurely at 24 weeks at 1 pound, 11 ounces and spent the first six months at the NICU at Akron Children's Hospital.