Gwinnett County 911 Center receives fake IRS scam call

A phone scammer made the wrong call Wednesday afternoon as the Gwinnett County Police Department 911 Center received a call saying someone needed to call the IRS immediately.

Legal battle between Katy Perry and nuns over Los Feliz convent takes tragic turn

As FOX 11 reported on the legal battle between local nuns and Katy Perry over a Los Feliz convent, we learned that one of the nuns involved in the case collapsed and died Friday during a court proceeding related to the case.

Man donates bulletproof vests to Mount Dora Police

Mount Dora Police are getting some help from a guardian angel. A local octogenarian has donated new bulletproof vests to the department. He's 88, he wears a kilt, and he goes by the name “Lefty.”

Woman arrested in connection to dog stolen from animal shelter

Atlanta Police have arrested a woman who they said was caught on camera stealing a dog from the Fulton County Animal Shelter.

Parents praise tough sentence by judge for school threats

A community is praising a Spalding County juvenile court judge for cracking down on student threats of violence.

Homeless man becomes business man on the same street he used to sleep on

Graham was in his 20s when he started using drugs and his life began to spiral out of control. In his early 40s, he was still struggling with addiction and working a day job when he was severely injured and ended up in a wheelchair for a year. When he was able to walk again, he turned that same wheelchair into a snack cart.

'Black Panther' movie buzz helping Houston-area businesses

Houston-area businesses selling African clothing and accessories are seeing more people eager to buy their merchandise. The business owners say it's all because of the box office hit "Black Panther."

Celebrating Harriet Tubman Day on March 10

Many will celebrate and honor the legacy of one of Maryland's most famous figures on Saturday as the nation honors Harriet Tubman Day.

3 arrested following high-speed 'kidnapping' of Marietta police officer

It might have been just another traffic stop, except police said the driver took off, throwing off of the officers to the ground and taking another officer with him on a high-speed chase through Marietta on Thursday.

In break with NRA, Florida Gov. Scott signs a compromise gun bill written after a school shooting

The National Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit over gun control legislation Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed, saying it violates the Second Amendment by raising the age to buy guns from 18 to 21.

Toys R Us could close all stores

Financial woes are continuing for toy giant Toys R Us and it may be ready to give up and close the doors on all of its stores in the United States and liquidate its merchandise.

Nurse suspended after 5 infants suffer fractures, bruises: report

Five infants suffered serious injuries -- including a fractured skull, rib and arm -- in the newborn unit of a Wisconsin hospital, resulting in the suspension of the nurse who cared for them, a federal agency said in a report.

'Tissue Bandit' linked to six robberies in two counties

Police said a man is robbing metro Atlanta businesses using a bizarre cover, literally. The man is covering his face with a napkin or tissue, faking sickness before showing a gun and robbing the place. As of Thursday, law enforcement said the man hit at least six spots in Gwinnett and Henry counties. Investigators said he might be linked to even more cases in other counties as well.

Man arrested outside White House, Secret Service says

A man was arrested in the area of the White House for assaulting an officer Thursday night, the Secret Service said.

Second chance for 4 rescued manatees

Four rehabilitated manatees were returned to their natural waterways on Thursday.

Police: Man steals cash from a deceased person

A Hogansville man is now in custody after police say he stole money from a dead man. 

Dog that's 'too nice' gets new home

It turns out that many people actually want a dog that’s “too nice.”