3 people shot, 1 dead following argument over dog

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting in a Fort Meade neighborhood. One person was killed, two others were injured. It happened around 6:45 Monday evening on the 400 block of 3rd Street Southwest. 

Man attempts to jump White House fence, drops backpack, police say

A man attempted to jump the White House fence and dropped his backpack, sparking a response from the Secret Service on Monday, according to officials.

After gunfire at Trenton arts festival, leaders urge it be held again

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey's governor is urging Trenton to keep holding its annual all-night arts festival despite the outbreak of violence at this year's event.

Ocean City, New Jersey named 'Happiest Seaside Town in America'

A popular New Jersey shore town has been named the “Happiest Seaside Town in America” by Coastal Living magazine.

Adorable 'Max' can't contain his excitement for outside time

One sweet little pup was so excited to go outside that he was literally climbing the walls at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. 

Weeki Wachee Springs hiring mermen

Many little girls growing up in Florida dream of growing up to be a Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaid, but what about the boys?

Lakeland man helps rescue alligator from python's grip

A man from Lakeland was able to help save an alligator while also conquering his childhood fear of snakes. 

1 dead, 22 injured in shooting at New Jersey arts festival

Gunmen opened fire at an all-night arts and music festival early Sunday morning, sending people running over each other in the scramble to safety, authorities said. One suspect was killed and 22 people, including two suspects, were injured.

Concertgoer dies at campground of Firefly Music Festival

DOVER, Del. (AP) -- A 20-year-old woman has died on the campgrounds of a popular music festival in Delaware that has drawn tens of thousands of people. 

Police: Victim shoots 3 suspects during attempted robbery

Police in DeKalb County said the victim of an attempted violent crime shot three of their attackers Friday afternoon, in a busy shopping center parking lot in broad daylight.

Georgia educators hike Appalachian Trail to honor former student

A group of educators from Kennesaw will soon be hiking the Appalachian Trail in honor of one of their students. They call themselves "Laura's Angel Army", after Laura Addison who passed away two months ago at the age of 15 after a long, brave fight against Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a rare, severe neurological disorder.

Parkland survivors, Chance the Rapper and hundreds more rally against gun violence in Chicago

A group of Florida high school shooting survivors started their nationwide bus tour registering young voters to help accomplish their vision for stricter gun laws at a rally on Chicago's South Side.

Groups of protesters gather outside Waffle House Headquarters

A group of civil rights organizations and activists gathered outside Waffle House's corporate headquarters in Norcross Friday morning to deliver a petition for police charges to be dropped in the recent incidents at the restaurant chain.

Arrest made in case of woman found dead at Gwinnett Place Mall

Gwinnett County Police detectives have arrested a man for killing Silling Man and leaving her body at a shopping mall.

Police: Great-grandmother murdered, killer on the run

Monroe Police call a man armed and dangerous after they believe he brutally shot and killed a 68-year-old woman and great-grandmother to his child.