Man with laser pointer arrested by Pasco sheriff helicopter pilots

A Port Richey man is facing charges for pointing a red laser at a Pasco County Sheriff's Office helicopter on Tuesday night.

GA boy who received Christmas ornaments from around the world passes away

A little boy who wanted to live to see one more Christmas has lost his battle with cancer, but not before he got to see the love and generosity of people around the world.

Coin worth $1,200 left in Salvation Army red kettle by good Samaritan

A donation has left one local Salvation Army stunned. An ounce of pure gold was dropped into a red kettle at a local Walmart.

Tampa woman searching for three doctors who saved her life

Debbie Taylor loves to travel. Her bucket list has taken her to destinations around the world, but a trip to Vietnam with her son in November almost became her last. 

Protesters of Trump's Jerusalem decision march in Chicago

Some 200 people protesting President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the United States Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem took to the streets of Chicago.

Judge warns accused serial killer's parents: Cooperate or explain why not

The parents of accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell 'Trai' Donaldson, III now have a choice: Answer prosecutors' questions or possibly be held in contempt of court next month.

Police dashcam catches meteor streaking through sky

A New Jersey police sergeant inadvertently captured footage of a large meteor streaking across the sky.

Deputy helps gator cross a street in Lakeland

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has posted a video onto Twitter of one of their deputies assisting a baby gator in crossing the street.

Muslim special needs student's father says teacher called police on boy

Maher said his son’s regular teacher left and a substitute teacher called Pearland police about his son. He also said the school told the officer that Mohammad could talk.

Clearwater police searching for suspected porch pirate

Clearwater police are searching for a porch pirate who stole two packages from a home, they said.

CPL holder pulls gun to scare off man attacking her

A woman walking her dog in Sterling Heights scared off a man with her licensed gun when he tried to attack her Sunday evening, police say.

Waters Ave. Chick-fil-A wows with annual light display

Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue has once again put up a magical Christmas lights display, drawing holiday enthusiasts from far and wide.

Onslow County DA confirms body found in Pender County is Mariah Woods

A body found last week in a Pender County creek by authorities is that of 3-year-old Mariah Woods, the Onslow County District Attorney's Office confirmed Wednesday. 

Police: Man wanted for burglarizing two of R. Kelly's homes

Johns Creek Police are searching for a man they said stole and sold items from two of R&B singer R. Kelly's homes.

Government shutdown on the line in debate on immigration reform

On Capitol Hill, Democrats are threatening to shutdown the federal government over immigration reform. The calls came at a massive rally on Wednesday by pro-immigration demonstrators.

Study: Spanking kids linked to mental health issues in adulthood

Researchers say you want to think twice before spanking your kids. A new study by the Journal of Pediatrics says childhood spankings can lead to a host of mental health problems when they get older.