Smart parrot controls smart devices

This story may have you feeling dumber than a bird.  That’s because a parrot in Orlando has mastered the use of Alexa and Google Home. 

Memorial held for fallen law enforcement in Manatee Co.

In Manatee County, a touching ceremony was held to remember the men and women killed in the line of duty.

Teacher, student dead after New Jersey school bus crash

Two people were killed and dozens hurt when a school bus carrying middle school students from the Paramus School District and a dump truck hit on Route 80 in Mount Olive, New Jersey, Thursday around 9:30 a.m., police said.

Police: 10-year-old boy given meth to hide during traffic stop

An Adairsville police officer pulled over a car for a traffic violation, but inside, he finds a 10-year-old boy with meth.

Flooding concerns grow as rain expected to continue into the weekend for DC region

Flooding continues to impact the D.C. region as a Flood Watch has been expanded and is in effect through Saturday morning as steady, unrelenting rainfall will extend into the weekend.

Search for suspect in violent Newnan kidnapping

Newnan Police are searching for a man who kidnapped a woman from a car at a busy intersection this past weekend. They said he released her several hours later unharmed. But police said they will file serious charges against Jaterrio Brooks when they find him

'Laurel versus Yanny' debate started by Georgia teen

The "Laurel versus Yanny" debate that's captivated the social-media-verse and everyone from celebrities to the White House, actually started with a homework assignment for Georgia teen 15-year-old Katie Hetzel of Flowery Branch High School. 

Possible break in Florida Amber Alert

Titusville Police confirms that investigators are trying to figure out if a missing teenager out of Miami could be the same girl at the center of an Amber Alert issued out of Brevard County days ago.

Weather balloon shuts down portion of Downtown Atlanta

A weather balloon falling from the sky shut down part of downtown Atlanta during the morning commute Thursday.

Pit bull found mangled with broken bones being nursed back to health

A pit bull whose face was horribly mangled is found chained up outside DeKalb County Animal Control. Rescuers said she sat out there all night with half of her face missing, but thanks to a rescue group she's getting the medical attention she desperately needed. It's only been a week and she's making great improvements.

Veteran Atlanta airport officer recalls encounter with difficult passenger

An airport police supervisor said he makes every effort to be nice when dealing with a traveler who may be experiencing stress. If that does not work, then Sgt. Ed Baker said, he has to go to an alternative plan.

Jail intake video of arrest of rapper T.I. released

Newly released video from inside the intake section of the Henry County Jail shows Atlanta-area rapper T.I. talking to officers and jail officials about why he was arrested. He was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness.

Rodent captured on video at Baybrook Mall food court

A Facebook video showing a rodent running around the food court at Baybrook Mall is going viral.

Former corrections officer accused of raping women denied bond

Former corrections officer Matthew Moore was back in his cell at the Fulton County Jail awaiting his next court appearance on sexual assault charges.

Drunk driver smiling in mugshot after causing crash

A Florida woman sparked a fury after she was photographed smiling ear-to-ear in her mugshot following a drunk driving crash, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Facebook page in deceased girl's honor now running again after targeted by hackers

UPDATE 5/17/2018:  The Facebook page honoring a little girl, Kyssi Andrews who died of cancer, that was previously hacked and shutdown, is now back up and running again. Marla jones started the page after her daughter, Kyssi was diagnosed with cancer. She even kept up with the page after Kyssi died at age six in 2015--that is until hackers took over. FOX 26 reached out...

Houston boy recovering from spine surgery becomes honorary firefighter

A 3-year-old patient named Edison Clinger recently underwent spinal nerve surgery to treat muscle spasticity. The procedure required him to lay flat for 24 hours post-op. During that time, he played non-stop with firetruck toys and watched videos of firefighters. He even has his own fire helmet.

Illegal street race kills two boys, ages 6 and 8, in Perris

The California Highway Patrol tells news outlets that the children, who were 6 and 8 years old, were in a Nissan Versa that was struck head-on Tuesday by a car taking part in the illegal race in Perris.