Teacher says she was fired for refusing to give credit

A Florida history teacher says she was fired for refusing to give half-credit to students who didn't turn in their assignments.

Save Me Steve: State Fair of Texas Deals

The great State Fair of Texas rolls into town this week. But before you bust the family budget, consumer reporter Steve Noviello says there no reason for anyone to pay full price.

Canoe gets stuck on gator's back

One Floridian quite the surprise when their canoe got stuck on top of a gator.

Chick-Fil-A surprises regular customer with 100th birthday party

The staff at Chick-Fil-A in Oldsmar hosted a very special party for a very special customer Friday: one of the store's regulars was turning 100,

$18M worth of cocaine found in bananas given to Texas prison

HOUSTON (AP) - Authorities say bananas donated to a Texas prison turned out to have nearly $18 million worth of cocaine hidden inside the boxes. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says in a Facebook post that the drugs were found in two pallets of bananas that were donated because they were already ripe. The donation arrived Friday.

Weight Watchers slims down name to WW

NEW YORK (AP) - Weight Watchers is trimming its name to just two letters: WW. The company says it is renaming itself to focus more on overall wellness and not just dieting. Its app, for example, will offer tips and meditation and give out rewards for tracking meals and exercise.

Score! Scrabble dictionary adds 'OK,' 'ew' to official play

NEW YORK (AP) - Scrabble players, time to rethink your game because 300 new words are coming your way, including some long-awaited gems: OK and ew, to name a few.

Meteorologists: It may be time for a new hurricane rating system

When Hurricane Florence was downgraded from a powerful Category 4 storm to a Category 1, people may have been lulled into thinking the storm was not as dangerous and did not evacuate.

VIDEO: Raccoon scales Ocean City building before jumping down, running off

 A man on vacation in Ocean City, New Jersey captured incredible video of a raccoon scaling the side of a building and climbing several stories.

Pizza oven manufacturer searching for paid pizza tasters

There is job posting where people can be paid at least $300 per day -- all the in the name of pizza. 

Nordstrom takes heat for selling scuffed shoes

That old pair of beat-up shoes sitting in the back of your closet may become the latest fashion trend!

Raccoon breaks into Pinellas County woman's home

A furry bandit seemed just as startled as when a homeowner found it inside her Pinellas County home.

Fortnite cited in hundreds of divorces

Turns out it's not just kids who are addicted to the video game, "Fortnite."

Plants, but no pants: Florida man gardens in the nude

Being in touch with nature is one thing. But gardening au naturel is quite another for some neighbors of a Florida man who's been doing yard work in the nude.

National Pepperoni Pizza Day Deals

Pepperoni has been a staple atop of pizza for years and on Thursday it’s being celebrated by Americans on National Pepperoni Pizza Day.