Daughter of fallen Pinellas County deputy to literally carry father’s legacy as she follows in his footsteps
When Katherine Shoulta's father, Deputy Jason Shoulta, died in an off-duty crash in 2012, she knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. At her swearing-in, she was given his original handcuffs by her new employer -- the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
When Katherine Shoulta's father, Deputy Jason Shoulta, died in an off-duty crash in 2012, she knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. At her swearing-in, she was given his original handcuffs by her new employer -- the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Brother to accept degree for sister who died weeks before graduating from University of Florida
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Andean bear cubs on display at Queens Zoo
Two Andean bear cubs born at the Queens Zoo over the summer spent months in a den bonding with their mother. But the youngsters are now exploring the zoo's outdoor bear habitat.
Two Andean bear cubs born at the Queens Zoo over the summer spent months in a den bonding with their mother. But the youngsters are now exploring the zoo's outdoor bear habitat.
Kentucky man rescues wife, sister-in-law from rubble of candle factory demolished by tornado
MMA fighter Brian Brooks says his wife, who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado, called him to tell him that she and her sister were trapped in the rubble, and that she loved him. He raced to the scene, helping to pull as many workers as he could from the collapsed building -- and eventually managed to rescue his wife and her sister as well.
MMA fighter Brian Brooks says his wife, who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado, called him to tell him that she and her sister were trapped in the rubble, and that she loved him. He raced to the scene, helping to pull as many workers as he could from the collapsed building -- and eventually managed to rescue his wife and her sister as well.
Artist draws massive fox on frozen lake in Finland
Architect-designer Pasi Widgren drew a fox that measures about 295 feet on Lake Pitkajarvi, north of Helsinki, on Dec. 4. This is the sixth year in a row that he has drawn a large animal on the ice of the frozen lake.
Architect-designer Pasi Widgren drew a fox that measures about 295 feet on Lake Pitkajarvi, north of Helsinki, on Dec. 4. This is the sixth year in a row that he has drawn a large animal on the ice of the frozen lake.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
7-foot beehive removed from St. Pete home, revealing 100 pounds of honey behind bathroom wall
A beekeeper was requested at a St. Pete home, where she found a 7-foot behive behind the shower wall. She believes there was around 100 pounds of honey and up to 80,000 bees living in there.
A beekeeper was requested at a St. Pete home, where she found a 7-foot behive behind the shower wall. She believes there was around 100 pounds of honey and up to 80,000 bees living in there.
Video: Deputies brave frigid water to rescue woman from Maryland river
Dramatic video shows deputies rescuing a woman from the frigid waters of a Maryland river.
Dramatic video shows deputies rescuing a woman from the frigid waters of a Maryland river.
NJ police arrest Grinch for stealing 'holiday cheer'
Police at a New Jersey department have arrested the Grinch for attempting to steal ‘holiday cheer’.
Police at a New Jersey department have arrested the Grinch for attempting to steal ‘holiday cheer’.
Bishop tells children Santa doesn't exist
A Roman Catholic diocese has apologized to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn't exist.
A Roman Catholic diocese has apologized to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn't exist.
Baby Komodo dragons on display at Bronx Zoo
Some Komodo dragon hatchlings are now on display at the Bronx Zoo. They hatched at the zoo in November. The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living lizard species.
Some Komodo dragon hatchlings are now on display at the Bronx Zoo. They hatched at the zoo in November. The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living lizard species.
77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Pantone announces ‘Very Peri’ as its 2022 color of the year
Pantone said its 2022 color of the year is “Very Peri,” a periwinkle blue hue with violet-red undertones that aims to evoke “an empowering mix of newness.”
Pantone said its 2022 color of the year is “Very Peri,” a periwinkle blue hue with violet-red undertones that aims to evoke “an empowering mix of newness.”
Surprise visitor: Bull elk rings doorbell with his antlers at Colorado home
Security footage shows the elk bumping into the doorbell with one of its massive antlers.
Security footage shows the elk bumping into the doorbell with one of its massive antlers.
Now you can stay in the Grinch's cave north of Whoville
Located North of Whoville (actually Boulder, Utah) the Grinch’s rocky residence is within a hand-carved cave on the side of a massive stone mountain.
Located North of Whoville (actually Boulder, Utah) the Grinch’s rocky residence is within a hand-carved cave on the side of a massive stone mountain.
Teenager creates family-friendly alternative to SantaCon
Move over SantaCon. Elf Con swaps beer for hot chocolate.
Move over SantaCon. Elf Con swaps beer for hot chocolate.
House in upstate New York breaks Guinness Record for most holiday lights
The family in upstate New York that held the Guinness Record for the number of lights in a Christmas display on a residential property upped the ante and broke their own record for the 2021 season.
The family in upstate New York that held the Guinness Record for the number of lights in a Christmas display on a residential property upped the ante and broke their own record for the 2021 season.
One-armed high school basketball star beating the odds
Life Christian Academy senior guard Hansel-Emmanuel Donato has to dribble, shoot, and pass with his right hand. That’s because he doesn’t have a left arm.
Life Christian Academy senior guard Hansel-Emmanuel Donato has to dribble, shoot, and pass with his right hand. That’s because he doesn’t have a left arm.
Sheriff's office admits photo of Santa getting a concealed handgun permit may have been 'insensitive'
One person on Twitter commented: “Good to know that Santa, who only comes in contact with reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus, and children, has the ability to take one of them out if needed."
One person on Twitter commented: “Good to know that Santa, who only comes in contact with reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus, and children, has the ability to take one of them out if needed."
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he was gifted after open heart surgery
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.