Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Kilauea volcano, earthquake rock Hawaii's Big Island
The eruption began late Sunday within the within Halema’uma’u crater.
The eruption began late Sunday within the within Halema’uma’u crater.
Here's how to get the best view of the rare 'Christmas Star' on Monday
While the planetary conjunction only happens every 20 years, it’s even rarer for the two planets to pass as closely as they will on Dec. 21.
While the planetary conjunction only happens every 20 years, it’s even rarer for the two planets to pass as closely as they will on Dec. 21.
Paraglider dressed as Santa gets tangled in power lines while delivering candy canes
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: High school football player helps win state championship hours after his mother died
Seminole High School brought home a state championship title for the second time in its history. But for one player, even with a win, his heart is still heavy as he lost his mom just before the game.
Seminole High School brought home a state championship title for the second time in its history. But for one player, even with a win, his heart is still heavy as he lost his mom just before the game.
Shaquille O'Neal delivers holiday gifts to children in Georgia
NBA great Shaquille O'Neal played the role of jolly Saint Nick to surprise some children in Henry County.
NBA great Shaquille O'Neal played the role of jolly Saint Nick to surprise some children in Henry County.
Trending this week: Raccoon in Christmas tree; golf ball on gator; $5M lotto winner
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Community gifts beloved 'Taco Bell Joe' with big tip for the holidays
The goal was to give him $50 as a holiday bonus, but the community blew that out of the water, raising over $6,000.
The goal was to give him $50 as a holiday bonus, but the community blew that out of the water, raising over $6,000.
Supermarket buys nearly $200,000 in restaurant gift cards, hands them out to employees
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida man wins early Christmas gift of $5 million on scratch-off from Publix
He chose to take the one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,915,000.
He chose to take the one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,915,000.
Florida woman finds raccoon in Christmas tree, chaos ensues in wild video
When was the last time you saw a raccoon swing from a chandelier?
When was the last time you saw a raccoon swing from a chandelier?
Dog hit by car, shot over 70 times finds forever home for the holidays
The pup underwent surgery to repair her pelvis and restore her mobility. She was then sent to a foster home for recovery.
The pup underwent surgery to repair her pelvis and restore her mobility. She was then sent to a foster home for recovery.
70-year-old crocodile spotted in Punta Gorda backyard
A Florida resident spotted what she thought was a massive alligator on her dock -- only to quickly realize it was actually a rare crocodile. A trapper estimated the croc's age to be about 70 years old.
A Florida resident spotted what she thought was a massive alligator on her dock -- only to quickly realize it was actually a rare crocodile. A trapper estimated the croc's age to be about 70 years old.
Deputies surprise mother of two with car after learning she walked miles to work each day
“Oh my God, I love it!” she cries after getting into her new van.
“Oh my God, I love it!” she cries after getting into her new van.
Video captures delivery driver stopping to salute home of Air National Guard member
Video from the homeowner’s Ring camera captured the meaningful gesture on Dec. 12 at a home in Michigan.
Video from the homeowner’s Ring camera captured the meaningful gesture on Dec. 12 at a home in Michigan.
Floridians swap snow for sand with wintry beach creations
Janie Driscoll said this footage shows sand snowmen that were created during a sand-sculpting class on the beach.
Janie Driscoll said this footage shows sand snowmen that were created during a sand-sculpting class on the beach.
Retired Air Force colonel, 93, whittles walking sticks to raise money for food bank
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
Florida golfer snatches ball stuck on alligator's tail
Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.
Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.
Girl tells Santa she was naughty this year, still wants lavish gifts
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
UPS driver dances with joy over treats left on doorstep during delivery
The couple posted the video to Facebook and says they enjoyed seeing how appreciative the driver was.
The couple posted the video to Facebook and says they enjoyed seeing how appreciative the driver was.