Driver jumps rising drawbridge, operator error blamed

Authorities say operator error is to blame for forcing a driver to accelerate in order to jump across an opening drawbridge in New Jersey.

Oconee County Sheriff makes hilarious post about solar eclipse

Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry made a hilarious and sarcastic post on the sheriff's office Facebook page, and it has gone viral.

Students getting ready for solar eclipse

You don't have to have special glasses to see the eclipse. There are other ways to enjoy the eclipse experience.

Solar Eclipse Safety: How to see the total solar eclipse without being blinded

As millions await the first total solar eclipse over the United States in nearly a century, experts are urging those who intend to witness the phenomenon to take safety precautions to protect their eyes.

5 things to know about the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21

Near the end of August, everyone in North America will see at least some part of a solar eclipse- the first total solar eclipse visible in the United States in 38 years! Here are five things you need to know about the upcoming solar eclipse and what you can expect to see where you are.

Woman, child seriously injured by falling tree in Central Park

A woman suffered serious injures and her three children were also hurt after a large tree fell in Central Park on Tuesday morning. It happened on the west side of the park near Columbus Circle.

Student killed by log during football training

A student at a Long Island high school died after suffering an injury during football practice on Thursday morning.

Woman plummets five stories from downtown parking garage

A woman drove off the 5th floor of a parking garage in Downtown Austin Thursday morning. It is the second time a driver has managed to break through the cable wiring at that garage in less than a year.

Now an adult, former Boy Scout speaks out about alleged abuse

Three former Boy Scouts say they're one step closer to bringing an alleged sexual predator to justice -- their Scoutmaster. A landmark court decision is allowing their lawsuit to move forward in New Jersey.

Cyclist robbing cabbies in Manhattan

Police in New York City are searching for a man who is riding up to taxis on a bicycle and robbing them.

Huge pot bust worth half a million dollars in Rockdale County

Rockdale County Sheriff's Investigators say they pulled half a million dollars worth of pot off the streets. Authorities say the marijuana was trucked in from Los Angeles.

Houston-area residents map trip to watch total solar eclipse

The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated total solar eclipse that will soon traverse the American skies.

Former drug user trying to stop overdoses in Newark

The effort to address the opioid and heroin crisis is going on in Newark like many places in the United States. Fox 5 wanted to get an idea of what is happening on a grassroots level.

Giant grouper capsizes boat

Captain Ben Chancey and Fisherman Captain Jon Black were fishing in a canoe off of Stuart, Florida when a Goliath Grouper capsized their small boat.

UGA professor drops lenient grading policy after backlash

The University of Georgia has responded following a report about one of their professor’s lenient grading policies.

Gwinnett County, DeKalb County students head back to school

Monday morning is the first day of school for around a half a million north Georgia students. That includes DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties, two of the largest districts in the state.

Family claims daughter being held by R. Kelly hires legal team

The family of Jocelyn Savage, the 22-year-old woman allegedly being held against her by R&B singer R. Kelly, has hired legal counsel to help them reconnect with their daughter.

Alabama mom's back-to-school photo is hilarious

An Alabama mother celebrated the first day of school—and a much-needed break from her bickering children—with a pool party, and the picture went viral on social media.