Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills

Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle

Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped

Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners

A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.

GBI busts Southwest Georgia drug ring with metro Atlanta ties

Eight people were arrested and 17 kilograms of suspected cocaine seized during a 10-month GBI drug investigation.

'Family Matters' star Darius McCrary denied bail after bizarre court appearance

Darius McCrary appeared in court for the first time after his arrest earlier this month. According to footage obtained by TMZ, he stated multiple times during the proceedings, "I'm here on special appearance," prompting confusion from the judge.

Powerful storm rips through Arizona backyard

A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.

Covington man arrested for death of pregnant teen in '74

A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hacker hijacks airport speakers, blasts anti-Trump and other political messages

A public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, forcing travelers to listen to an anti-Trump, pro-Palestine message.

Helpless dog left tied to fence during nor’easter

A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.

Swastika found on American flag in congressman's office

An American flag changed to feature an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

Video: Baby's reaction to Ghostface mask is horror movie-worthy

A mom in Tennessee did not expect her son to have such a visceral reaction when she donned a Ghostface mask at a Dollar General store recently.

Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport

A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.