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Tampa woman to be the first contestant with autism to compete in Miss Florida pageant

June 8, 2019 10:32am EDT

A Tampa woman is about to break barriers in the Florida pageant industry.

Kind stranger helps 'Cinderella' teen pump gas before prom

June 7, 2019 4:26pm EDT

One North Carolina teenager didn’t need Prince Charming when she was surprised with a fairy godmother before prom. A kind stranger helped the young woman pump gas into her car before she drove to the big dance — a gesture all the more appreciated, as the teen had been “ditched” by her date for the night.

VIDEO: 9-foot alligator sneaks into Florida homeowner's garage

June 7, 2019 1:46pm EDT

It's alligator mating season and the big beasts are on the prowl, popping up in some of the most unexpected places.

West Point cadet killed in crash was from NJ

June 7, 2019 1:39pm EDT

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point identified the cadet killed in a tank rollver accident as West Orange native Christopher J. Morgan.

One cadet killed, many injured at West Point

June 7, 2019 1:00pm EDT

One cadet was killed and 19 were injured along with two Army soldiers in an accident involving a training vehicle at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Thursday morning, officials said.

Father and son warm hearts with gibberish conversation

June 7, 2019 10:24am EDT

One father might not know what his 19-month-old son is saying, but he seems to know what he means. The Leaf Chronicle reports a video showing Tennessee comedian DJ Pryor and his son Kingston has gone viral.

Patient who ordered THC chocolates gets 4 years in prison

June 7, 2019 9:50am EDT

A suburban Chicago cancer patient who ordered a 42-pound (19-kilogram) package of THC-infused chocolates from a California dispensary to self-medicate has been sentenced to four years in prison.

4 teens hailed as heroes for rushing into burning home to rescue 90-year-old neighbor

June 7, 2019 8:37am EDT

Four teenage boys rushed into a burning home to save their 90-year-old neighbor.

Michelin, GM rolling out puncture-proof airless tire

June 6, 2019 5:52pm EDT

They're re-inventing the wheel -- literally.

Photographers transform kids with autism, disabilities into superheroes

June 6, 2019 4:27pm EDT

A couple of photographers from Texas are helping children with disabilities become superheroes.

Coast Guard offloads $350M worth of cocaine, marijuana in Port Everglades

June 6, 2019 12:58pm EDT

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded a massive amount of drugs in Port Everglades on Thursday that were seized in international waters off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America.

Florida authorities make bust, 'Why was the weed in the toilet," they ask

June 6, 2019 12:31pm EDT

Authorities found over 10 pounds of marijuana at a Jacksonville home, including in the toilet.

Jupiter will get so close to Earth this month you can see its moons with binoculars

June 6, 2019 7:45am EDT

NASA has a message for all of us earthlings: look up!

Raccoon named Hank Williams spotted hanging out of car on Florida road

June 5, 2019 7:29pm EDT

A raccoon who goes by the name Hank Williams and thinks he's a dog was spotted in a driver's lap going down a Florida road.

5-year-old survivor selling lemonade in St. Pete to help other kids fight cancer

June 5, 2019 4:01pm EDT

A little girl in St. Petersburg is fighting back against childhood cancer. The 5-year-old is a survivor of the horrible disease and now she wants to help other kids who are battling.