WFLX - More Wacky News with Rachel Leigh

Report: Mom has son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts

Chris Dyches — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

A Charlotte mother is teaching her young son a lesson, by having him arrested, after he stole her Pop-Tarts, according to a police report.

4-year-old mayor makes headlines

Wesley Goheen — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:03:00 EDT

A 4-year-old is making headlines worldwide, and it is no wonder because he is the actual mayor of Dorset, MN.

Florida woman allegedly stabs boyfriend after he farts in her face

Chris Oberholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:00 EDT

A 37-year-old Florida woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend with an 8-inch-long kitchen knife after he farted in her face during an argument.

S. FL man ticketed for running backwards

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:28:00 EDT

Miami news sources say Alex Mesa was ticketed on April 6 after someone called 911 about the way he was exercising near James Avenue and 17th street in Miami Beach.

Lohan pregnancy tweet an April Fools' joke

RNN Staff — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:08:00 EDT

Lindsay Lohan's pregnancy announcement on Twitter was nothing more than an April Fools' Day joke.

Police pull over the Easter Bunny

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:40:00 EDT

The Easter Bunny got busted for not obeying the rules of the road in California.

April Fools pranks that won't get you fired

Kimberly Schupp-Miller — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:24:00 EDT

32 percent of workers said they have either initiated or been on the receiving end of an April Fools' Day prank at work, according to CareerBuilder.com.

Games people play: Urine-operated video game

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:40:00 EDT

A minor league ballpark is giving you something to do, while you do your business.

Man fined for laughing too loud

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:53:00 EST

An unfriendly neighbor has gotten the last laugh after he called the police because of someone's laughter.

Latest pop-culture craze: The Harlem Shake

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:35:00 EST

From The Today Show to On Air with Ryan Seacrest, everyone is having fun with "The Harlem Shake". Our friends at WILD 95.5 did their interpretation.

Drunk man charged drunk driving inside FL Walmart

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:29:00 EST

According to sources, officers said, Timothy Carr was drunk and driving around the store on a motorized shopping cart.

Man practices throwing knives at wife

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:32:00 EST

Thud after thud after thud, Richard Wesson lands sharp pieces of steel into a large wooden board.

Radio show apologizes for prank hospital call

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:07:00 EST

An Australian radio show is apologizing after making a prank call to the hospital where the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is staying.

Pups trained to drive cars

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 17:16:00 EST

After weeks of indoor training on how to change gear, brake and steer, canines Monty, Ginny and Porter have finally been allowed behind the wheel of a real car.

Home owner claims he found man inside his home cooking steak

James Long — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:59:00 EST

A home owner told officers he found a man inside his home cooking a steak in Fulton County.

The Obama Mashup Channel

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 7 Nov 2012 12:39:00 EST

Whether you voted for Barack Obama or not, you have to admit, he's one great "singer".

Woman faces felony after voting

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 12:40:00 EST

Police say Roxanne Rubin tried to vote twice. Election officials say she checked in at a polling place and voted. Then, she drove a few hours away and tried to vote again.

Man shows up to own funeral

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:50:00 EDT

Mourners in Brazil did a double take when a man attended his own funeral!

Naked cave man terrorizing hikers

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:03:00 EDT

A half-naked man has been living in a cave for the past three years.

Gov. Scott directs callers to sex hotline

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:46:00 EDT

Instead of getting information about the national meningitis outbreak now affecting Florida, callers seeking help Tuesday night were met with the sultry voice of a woman saying "Hello boys".

Police: Mom gives child permanent tattoo at home

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 16:15:00 EDT

North Carolina mother is due in court for allegedly giving her 11-year-old daughter a permanent tattoo.

WPB man dies after roach-eating contest

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:48:00 EDT

A West Palm Beach man is dead tonight after taking part in a cockroach eating contest. Edward Archbold ate dozens of cockroaches in his effort to win an $850 snake.

Spew alert: Gaga pulls a Bieber

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:37:00 EDT

Gaga was performing her song "Edge of Glory" when she bent over and puked -- not once, not twice, not three times -- but four times.

Inmate wants compensation after not receiving dental floss

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 4 Oct 2012 11:37:00 EDT

An inmate at the Palm Beach County Jail has filed a civil complaint against the sheriff's office for not providing dental floss.

VIRAL VIDEO: Confused canine stuck behind "door"

Emily McKnight — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:15:00 EDT

A confused dog gets stuck inside behind what he assumes is a glass door. Hilarious!

Car crashes into State Farm office

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:18:00 EDT

The car went through the front entrance of the business, which is located in the Crystal Tree Center near 1201 U.S. 1.

Man, charged with DUI, claims squirrel was eating him

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:18:00 EDT

When officers pulled over 23-year-old Warren Thomas Michael Saturday night, they said, he was glassy-eyed, slurring his words and holding a squirrel.

WILD 95.5 has "Gangnam Style"

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:45:00 EDT

For your entertainment, WILD 95.5's Brody, Kevin, Virginia and Jason bring you their version of "Gangnam Style".

Monkey leads police on wild chase

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:46:00 EDT

SANFORD, FL (WFLX) - A pet monkey is headed to an animal refuge Monday after breaking out of his cage one too many times. The animal led police, animal control and wildlife officials on a chase through

Mother potty trains girls in restaurant

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 6 Sep 2012 14:08:00 EDT

A Utah mom took potty training a bit too far when she had her twin girls use portable bathrooms as they ate at a crowded restaurant.

Dancing deputies direct DNC traffic

Kristen Hampton — Tue, 4 Sep 2012 21:12:00 EDT

It's no doubt traffic control can be one of the most boring jobs a law enforcement officer can face. But we found 4 deputies determined to bring a little pizzazz to the duty.

Billboard put up by husband showing support, helping wife’s job search

Jennifer Steck — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:08:00 EDT

'Please Hire My Wife' is a billboard put up downtown Toledo by a husband in efforts to help find a job for his wife.

Dog eats $300

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:13:00 EDT

A little beagle, Arnie, has an expensive eating habit that landed him in the doghouse!

Spotted lamb adopted by Dalmatian

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:50:00 EDT

A spotted lamb, orphaned at birth, has now been adopted by a Dalmation in Australia.

Taxi service for dogs

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:46:00 EDT

KALAMAZOO, MI (WFLX) - A unique business in michigan is getting a lot of attention. It's a taxi service for dogs.You may ask why -- but these pet owners say why not? The service takes pooches to grooming

Naked sushi makes debut in South Beach

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:36:00 EDT

The human body model is covered with enough sushi to feed up to 15-people. You might also get some polite conversation along with your food.

Snoop Dogg now a "Lion"

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:08:00 EDT

Snoop Dogg is leaving rap and plans to focus on creating reggae music under the name "Snoop Lion".

Mother convicted of chalk drawing

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 1 Aug 2012 12:58:00 EDT

Susan Mortensen has to complete 50 hours of community service for letting her 4-year-old daughter use chalk to draw on rocks at a park.

Air force jet lands at wrong airport

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:16:00 EDT

An Air Force jet is back where it belongs after parking at the wrong airport last week.

Nadya Suleman inspires the OctoLoan

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:02:00 EDT

If you can't afford your bills, it appears you have a new option.

Alive & well woman declared dead -- twice

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:05:00 EDT

Sixty-one-year-old Connie Smith just received a letter saying she had been removed from the Orange County vote rolls after it received notification of her death.

"The Love Hotel" attracting four-legged lovers

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:32:00 EDT

A hotel in Brazil has a specific floor just for man's best friend, and that floor is where owners can bring their dogs to mate with other dogs.

Judge denies emergency hearing in Octomom strip case

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:11:00 EDT

Circuit Judge Timothy McCarthy has ruled against holding an emergency hearing requested by T's Lounge in West Palm Beach saying the situation does not "constitute a legal emergency".

Attack of the peacocks

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:11:00 EDT

A pair of peacocks are attacking cars in a Jacksonville neighborhood causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.

Naked man fights cops, stun gun

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 3 Jul 2012 14:15:00 EDT

A naked man went on a rampage against police officers, doing ninja-like flips and ignoring stun gun shocks -- and it was all caught on video.

Man gets stuck in chimney, charged with attempted burglary

Nicole Niziolek — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:02:00 EDT

A chimney rescue on Evansville's east side ends with the victim accused of trying to break into the home.

Dog DNA service catching poop perpetrators

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:23:00 EDT

One Florida neighborhood is taking DNA samples from every dog in the building. So if a dog goes to the bathroom and someone doesn't pick up the mess the, it will be tested.

Honk if you're horny?

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:52:00 EDT

People are used to seeing traffic cones and signs this time of year, but one sign in Louisville caused some rubber-necking.

Naked man arrested after attempted break in

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:27:00 EDT

A Port St. Lucie man is facing several charges for allegedly attempting to break into a house in the nude.

Thieves try robbing moving truck

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:37:00 EDT

A group of alleged thieves were caught on camera trying to rob a truck while it was moving. It happened on a Romanian highway as the country's crime unit was monitoring gangs.

High-speed police chase on interstate leads to arrest of child

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:52:00 EDT

The unidentified youth told deputies he was en route to Houston, a 216-mile trip that would take about four hours to finish, when he was pulled over for driving 120 mph on an interstate.

Urine soaked drunk driver flirts with cops

Thu, 31 May 2012 08:46:00 EDT

A 32-year-old woman was slapped with several charges after a drunken incident in Westlake.

'Amercia': Romney campaign app misspells name of nation

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:20:00 EDT

Twitter and Facebook users haveing a field day with the new Mitt Romney campaign app.

Engagement ring swept away after brain surgeon buries it in sand

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:00:00 EDT

Everybody's engagement story is special, but for Steve and Mary, it almost never happened. That's because Steve's foolproof plan was big time flawed.

Beer drinking cows crash party

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:29:00 EDT

The guests ran away, but the cows stayed knocking over cans of beer and lapping up what spilled out.

Man covers self with 30,000 bees for experiment

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:32:00 EDT

A beekeeper in Poland is a brave man. He came up with the idea to do an experiment on himself -- whether he could survive with 30,000 bees on his body.

Serena Williams: "I'm official a rapper"

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:35:00 EDT

Tennis ace Serena Williams may have another career to fall back on after her tennis days are over.

Naked unicyclist arrested

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 EDT

Police said they'd seen 45-year-old Joseph Farley riding around before, but he's usually fully clothed.

Super cool bra unveiled to keep women cool this summer

Wed, 9 May 2012 14:09:00 EDT

This undergarment is made from refrigerated cooling gel pads. Still not cool? The bra also comes with several accessories, including portable fans and cool mints.

Tanning mom gets action figure doll

Tue, 8 May 2012 14:34:00 EDT

No, this is not the latest Barbie or super action hero...this is the super tan mom!

School employee arrested over alleged sock 'fetish'

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:26:00 EDT

Port St. Lucie police say Robert Mark Van Wagner approached three teens and asked them to put on socks he was carrying, run around the field, and then return them to him.

Man charged with felony over soda

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:47:00 EDT

After filling a courtesy cup with soda Thursday at the McDonald's soda fountain and then leaving the restaurant, Mark Abaire, 52, of the 500 block of 14th Street North, was arrested by Collier deputies and now faces a felony theft charge, a sheriff's report shows.

Kim Kardashian for mayor?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:20:00 EDT

The reality TV star says she plans to buy a home in Glendale, California, so she can meet the residency requirements for a future bid for the mayor's office.

Man dies trying to set buried alive world record

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:57:00 EST

Janaka Basnayake was buried at around 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Police said when he was brought to the surface at 4 p.m., he was unconscious and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Sacha Baron Cohen dumps fake ashes on Ryan Seacrest

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:35:00 EST

One of the biggest moments of Sunday night's Oscars wasn't in the theatre. It was on the red carpet.

Donkey duet an Internet sensation

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:56:00 EST

Donkey duet posted on YouTube; gets hundreds of thousands of hits.

Thousands Tweet 'Who is Paul McCartney?'!

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:40:00 EST

One of the most interesting Tweets during Sunday night's Grammy's came when Paul McCartney took the stage.

Cat delays flight for four hours

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:33:00 EST

A plane, full of Air Canada passengers, was stuck on the tarmac thanks to 'Ripples' the cat. He escaped from his crate and delayed a flight for four hours!

Moonshine causes post office evacuation

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:45:00 EST

The Jensen Beach Post Office was evacuated Thursday after a "suspicious package" began leaking an unknown oily substance.

'Mean drunk' smears poop on teen's face

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:10:00 EST

A man, who described himself to deputies as a "mean drunk", was charged with cruelty after smearing iguana "poop" on the face and head of a teenager.

Lung found inside KFC chicken

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:02:00 EST

Tonya Clayton said her husband, Jamie, pulled what looks to be a lung out of his mouth after taking a bite out of a chicken thigh from KFC.

Craigslist: 'Marijuana free to good home'

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:52:00 EST

A unique posting on Craigslist.org had several viewers call the WECT newsroom Tuesday morning. Someone claims to be giving away free marijuana plants.

Lawmaker wants to fine singers who botch the national anthem

Chad Smith — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:44:00 EST

An Indiana Senator is proposing a bill that would fine singers who intentionally change the lyrics of our national anthem.

Drunk 'Dark Vader' faces felony charges

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 10:51:00 EST

Police in Orlando arrested a man wearing the 'Star Wars' character mask. The 28-year-old man was apparently drunk and walking in the middle of a street.

Booze-fueled online shopping sessions produce surprises for some

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:55:00 EST

With more and more people hooking up to the Internet, it's never been a better time for online retailers—especially if their customers are wearing beer goggles when they visit.

Snake found in Christmas tree

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:57:00 EST

Casey Baine, of North Carolina, said her daughter was turning off the Christmas tree lights when she saw something moving in the tree.

Santa's grand entrance at Gardens Mall fails

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:23:00 EST

What was meant to be a grand entrance for Santa at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall, went very wrong -- and very viral.

Sign up for a 'fake girlfriend'

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:44:00 EDT

Tired of being embarrassed by the fact you're single? Now, you can carry on a non-existent relationship with the help of technology.

Man operated on to look like Superman

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:12:00 EDT

For more than a decade, Herbert Chavez has undergone a series of cosmetic procedures to make himself look more like the 'man of steel'.

Weiner flung at Tiger Woods during tournament

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:57:00 EDT

Tiger Woods is used to getting a lot of distractions during golf tournaments, but 'frankly' his latest distraction was a little out of the ordinary.

Police: Man assaults wife for not 'liking' Facebook status

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:26:00 EDT

A Texas man is facing battery charges after, police say, he hit his estranged New Mexico wife and pulled her hair over her lack of a response to his Facebook status update.

Catfish swimming down US 1

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:55:00 EDT

A small portion of US 1, just north of 4th Street, was closed because of high water. Catfish were even seen swimming in the street!

What is it? Strange creature killed

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 17:04:00 EDT

A hunter recently killed something he's never seen before. Friend and family believe this could be a Chupacabra which literally means goat sucker.

What happens when a drunk man gets into a funhouse?

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:35:00 EDT

Time now for some Wacky News with Rachel Leigh!

Google Maps capture naked woman on porch

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:41:00 EDT

As Google continues its ongoing quest to record our planet one pixel at a time, the company has found itself capturing more than it bargained for.

'Vampire' takes chunks out of man's face & lip

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 9 Sep 2011 10:17:00 EDT

Police say a woman told a 69-year-old St. Petersburg man she was a vampire before biting off chunks of his face and part of his lip.

Police chase drunk driver on forklift

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:49:00 EDT

Drivers on I-30 in Ft. Worth, Texas had to do a double take after seeing a man on a forklift with officers following close behind.

Snake on a car

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 1 Aug 2011 09:25:00 EDT

A slithery stowaway surprised a Memphis family when it was discovered hiding in their car's engine.

Chinese couple sells three of their kids to fund online gaming habit

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:21:00 EDT

A couple in southern China has apparently sold their three children for less than $10,000 to support an online gaming obsession.

Woman kicked off plane for going commando

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:19:00 EDT

A New York woman is suing airline JetBlue after she was kicked off a plane, bound for Florida, for not wearing underwear.

Police: Elderly woman slaps victim for stealing her teeth

Philip Weiss — Wed, 6 Jul 2011 14:26:00 EDT

Police say that an elderly woman slapped another woman and accused her of stealing her teeth at an IGA grocery store in Walterboro.

Octomom says she 'hates babies'

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 13:26:00 EDT

With 14 children to feed and no money to pay the bills, Octomom Nadya Suleman told In Touch magazine she has lost control.

Transgendered suspect charged with assault (w/ VIDEO)

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:06:00 EDT

In amateur cell phone video, a man is seen squirting mustard in a woman's face. The video also shows the suspect smashing a glass object against a person near a hot dog stand.

High school makes spelling errors on all 265 diplomas

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:18:00 EDT

Not one, but two spelling mistakes were found on the certificates handed out to every graduate at a Massachusetts high school.

FL man caught doing laundry, making dinner at stranger's home

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:17:00 EDT

Deputies said Eugene Weir washed his clothes, grilled a steak and poured himself a drink at the Live Oak Stud Farm. The homeowner then returned and called authorities.

Ft. Pierce police sniff out leads in deodorant theft

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 8 Jun 2011 11:06:00 EDT

Police are looking for two women whom, they say, unloaded 75 sticks of Gilette men's and Secret women's deodorant into their purses.

Man steals underwear, arrested while praying

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:33:00 EDT

Elyria police arrested a 24-year-old man inside a church after he apparently stole underwear from a Family Dollar early Sunday evening.

Busted: Joe Biden naps during Obama's speech

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:43:00 EDT

Do you need an extra cup of 'joe'? Well, extra caffeine might have been in order for the vice president.

Gator takes dip in FL swimming pool

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:37:00 EDT

Kenneth Donovan says he heard his beagle, Jake, barking Tuesday afternoon and went outside to investigate. That's when he saw a large hole in the screened patio and a 10-foot alligator in the swimming pool.

Woman 'moons' school bus full of youngsters

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:29:00 EDT

Things got out of hand after Tammy Ann Roseman is said to have begun unbuttoning her "hot pink" pants.

Alleged cheeseburger slinger arrested

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:47:00 EDT

A man, accused of chucking a cheeseburger at another man's vehicle in a McDonald's drive-through, faces a misdemeanor charge according to a recently released arrest affidavit.

President Obama locked out of White House

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:26:00 EDT

Even the president of the United States can get locked out of his home. He returned from a five-day trip, but no one told the staff that he was coming home early.

Attempting to escape, handcuffed woman crashes patrol car

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:12:00 EDT

Crystal Ivory had been handcuffed in back of a police car when she made her way to the driver's seat and drove off crashing into a pickup truck.

Man uses 650,000 pennies to pay credit card bill

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:42:00 EDT

A California man was turned away after he attempted to pay his $6,500 credit card bill with pennies.

Charlie Sheen continues public rants

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 9 Mar 2011 10:08:00 EST

Late Monday, a disheveled and sometimes incoherent Sheen took to the airwaves for a new live stream, he calls, Sheen's Korner.

Sleepy bear takes a nap in family's backyard

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:13:00 EST

A Wisconsin family got quite a surprise when they looked in their backyard on Tuesday. They found a bear in need of 40 winks, napping in the snow.

Suspected thief leaves name, number behind for police

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:31:00 EST

A suspected thief in California will not be earning any intelligence honors anytime soon that's because security cameras captured his name and cell phone number printed on the side of the van he used during the burglary.

Newlyweds arrive to reception in Oscar Meyer Wiener Mobile

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:18:00 EST

Newly-married couples often ride from the wedding ceremony in style -- sometimes in fancy cars or carriages -- but this paired showed up in the Oscar Meyer Wiener Mobile.

Man assaults fast food employee over sprinkled donuts

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:45:00 EST

An Ohio man is facing assault and disorderly conduct charges after police say he attacked an employee at a fast food establishment.

Child gets tongue stuck to stop sign after dare

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:33:00 EST

A scene from the holiday film "A Christmas Story" unfolded Tuesday morning when a child got his tongue stuck to a stop sign on the way to school.

Strangers fined for saving deer from freezing water

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:40:00 EST

Strangers save a deer, who fell into freezing water, and they get slapped with a ticket.The two men got the deer out, but they were fined for not wearing life vests.

Postal carrier delivers mail in the buff

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:15:00 EST

A Wisconsin neighborhood is shocked after a postal carrier met many on route wearing only a smile.

Woman finds squirrel in toilet, calls 911

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:43:00 EST

An Oklahoma woman got the fright of her life in, of all places, her own bathroom. The frantic woman called 911 when she found a squirrel snuck into her home and went for a swim in her toilet.

Website ditches your significant other for you

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:28:00 EST

Breaking up is hard to do, but is it hard enough that you would pay someone to do it for you? The administrator of one website hopes you will.

Police: Man drove drunk with three flat tires

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:56:00 EST

When police asked him how much he had to drink, the suspect told police he had more than he should have, a report says.

Fake cop arrested after pulling over real cop

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:53:00 EST

An North Carolina man has been charged with impersonating an officer and using blue lights to pull a driver over -- an off-duty police officer.

Mug shots turn into glamour shots

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:40:00 EST

Kaylin Ransom was sentenced to weekends in jail. The hairdresser has to take a booking photo every weekend when she checks in, so she decided to turn it into a glamour shot.

Man skips job application to rob bank

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:50:00 EST

A Missouri man was going to apply for a job, when he thought of an easier way to get money.

Martin County man attacks wife after she ate his French fries

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:02:00 EST

Thirty-two-year-old Fernando Cruz is accused of attacking his wife with a baseball bat after she allegedly ate all of his fries.

Dead man wins election

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 16:13:00 EDT

Governor Haley Barbour will likely be required to appoint an individual to serve as the District 10 Place 1 Chancery Judge.

Farting lands OH teen in detention

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 1 Nov 2010 10:38:00 EDT

A young boy in Ohio gets detention for passing gas, and his family thinks the punishment stinks.

Halloween prank gone wrong: Neighbor calls 911, reports homicide

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:17:00 EDT

A mom and dad were in the spirit of the season and tried to spook their kids by staging a fake strangulation. The kids thought it was real and ran out of the house before their parents could catch up to them.

Hexed: Radio morning show hires witch to curse Cleveland's former King

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:16:00 EDT

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Rover, host of the syndicated Rover's Morning Glory program hired a witch to place a curse on Miami Heat star LeBron James the morning of the Heat's season opener, Tuesday, October 26.

Police chase jogger wearing nothing but goggles

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:37:00 EDT

Cameras roll as an officer in West Melbourne chases down a jogger wearing nothing but swimming goggles.

Strange animal found in Longview Chupacabra?

Bob Hallmark — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:28:00 EDT

It was a hairless 35 pound canine-like animal that attacked the Valenzuela family dog in Gregg county, and unlike anything they had ever seen. Their explanation? ‘Chuba-cabra'.

Eighty-year-old woman topples into grave during Boynton funeral

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:17:00 EDT

Crews were called to the scene of an empty grave site after an 80-year-old woman fell toppled into the hole.

FOX19 EXCLUSIVE: Chad takes blame for sex line on cereal box mishap

Trina Edwards — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:29:00 EDT

Chad Ochocinco told FOX19 in an exclusive on-camera interview that he is taking the blame for a cereal box mishap that features the phone number for a sex line instead of a nonprofit organization.

Cows watching TV produce more milk

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:38:00 EDT

On average, cows watching television produced three liters more milk compared to those that didn't.

Woman about to take driving exam hits parked cars

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:13:00 EDT

A woman, preparing to take the drivers license exam at the State Trooper Post in Huntsville, hits three parked cars.

Bank Robber makes pit stop at TV station

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:26:00 EDT

A bank robber stops by a Tampa TV station to complain about a story previously aired. Then, 20 minutes later, they aired surveillance video of him robbing a bank. They put the two together, and now, he's in jail.

PSL gymnasts finalists in 'Regis & Kelly's Wild & Wacky' talent search

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:57:00 EDT

Three Port St. Lucie middle school girls are hoping their home video wins them the grand prize on the "Live with Regis and Kelly's Wild and Wacky" talent search.

Research reveals what dance moves attract women

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:08:00 EDT

Scientist have figured out the dance moves that attract women and the moves that make them run! We've posted the dance moves here so you men can start practicing!

'Snooki' faces $500 fine for being annoying

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 9 Sep 2010 14:21:00 EDT

No someone's who's annoyiny? Sending this to them as a warning.

Man arrested for calling 911 for hug, hot cocoa, marshmallows

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:27:00 EDT

Police say Mark Eskelsen dialed 9-1-1 after getting stuck in a hot tub in Beaverton, Oregon. He told dispatchers he didn't need medical attention. Just a hug and a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows.

'I Moo': Couple weds at Chick-fil-A

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:29:00 EDT

A West Palm Beach couple exchange their wedding vows in front of their friends, family and a menu you can order off of by number!

PSL man steals hotdogs by hiding them in pants

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:25:00 EDT

One Port St. Lucie man has been arrested after trying to steal hotdogs from Publix. His method: putting them in his pants.

Waterspout takes 9-year-old for ride

Rachel Leigh — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:39:00 EDT

A waterspout in the Central Florida town of Edgewater gave people in the neighborhood quite a surprise taking him for short ride.

$9,000 engagement ring, tied to sand dollar, lost in ocean

Rachel Leigh — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:08:00 EDT

Thousands of dollars washed away slipping into the sea as a newly engaged couple learned a tough lesson.

Air Anger & McNugget McRage

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:39:00 EDT

Two bizarre cases of rage making headlines. The first involves an alleged case of air anger; the second features a McFurious customer.

Horse kicks back a beer before big race

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:47:00 EDT

One horse trainer in New York knows how to make sure his horse eats all his food and is perfectly prepped on race day.

Dog saves owner's life by biting off toe

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:05:00 EDT

Jerry Douthett passed out in his bed after a night of drinking. When he woke up, he saw his dog sitting in a pool of blood.

FL man calls 911 for ride to liquor store

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:33:00 EDT

A 57-year-old northern Florida man is now in jail after he called 911 twice for a ride to the liquor store.

Marijuana connoisseur paid to get high

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:16:00 EDT

You've heard of food critics, but now a Denver newspaper has come up with a first: a Marijuana critic. This man gets paid to get high and write about it.

New title for Delray Beach

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:03:00 EDT

What's in a name? A whole lot if you ask Delray Beach City Commissioners. They just agreed to rename the city "Tennis Beach" and the vote was unanimous.

Jewel goes undercover at karaoke bar

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:36:00 EDT

Jewel went under cover into a karaoke bar in disguise and sang her own songs. Check out her performance below!

Hot dog legend won't face eating ban

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 7 Jul 2010 16:51:00 EDT

The greatest hot dog eater in the history of man, Takeru Kobayashi, will not be suspended from the world of competitive eating in the wake of his arrest this past Fourth of July.

Couple arrested for attempt to sell baby

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:40:00 EDT

A couple is behind bars for trying to sell their six month old baby, and the whole incident happened outside of a Wal-Mart.

Lufkin woman arrested for throwing canned corn

Jeff Awtrey — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:09:00 EDT

The question Lufkin Police may have been asking while responding to a disturbance Tuesday may have been, "Who threw the corn?"

What do your toes say about you?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:33:00 EDT

What part of your body says the most about you? Your eyes, your mouth? Would you believe your toes? It may sound strange, but in the world of toe reading, the length, shape, and size of your toes all mean something.

Gator makes surprised visit to Vero home

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:44:00 EDT

Mary Halverson called deputies after she spotted a six-foot gator making himself at home among her plants and outdoor furniture.

FL teacher sends porn DVD home with student

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:02:00 EDT

A second grader got an eyeful when she popped in her 'electronic' yearbook; instead of pictures of her classmates, there was "girl taking off her pants".

Toddler smokes two packs a day

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:27:00 EDT

According to his mother, the boy throws tantrums if he's not allowed to smoke. He was apparently introduced to smoking by his own father when he was 18 months old.

Miami sign flashes "No Latinos, No Tacos"

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:29:00 EDT

A highway construction sign was flashing "No Latinos, No Tacos" Tuesday morning on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami.

Venus Williams racy tennis attire

Rachel Leigh — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:19:00 EDT

Venus Williams easily won her opening match at the tournament, but that's not what everyone is talking about; instead, it's her outfit.

MI woman calls 911 on herself

Rachel Leigh — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:46:00 EDT

A Michigan woman calls 9-1-1 to admit she was driving while intoxicated.

Send Rush Limbaugh to Costa Rica

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:38:00 EDT

Rush Limbaugh said he'd moved to Costa Rica if the healthcare reform passed Congress. Now, a Web site has been set up to send him there.

Joe Biden drops "F" bomb

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:20:00 EDT

There was a flurry of fan fare and excitement Tuesday at the White House as President Barack Obama signed healthcare legislation into law.

Boynton man calls 911 about his bartender's status

Rachel Leigh — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:23:00 EDT

Police said Gauvin Kanhai called 911 three times because he was concerned the bartender at Benny's Ice House on Military Trail was a fake.

Alleged thief asks homeowner for beer to party

Rachel Leigh — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:37:00 EDT

John Brandenburg, a sophomore at Colgate and a center on the university's basketball team, asked a homeowner for beer to party after allegedly trying to steal his car.

Thieves return purse after stealing from 'wrong' girl

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:14:00 EST

Deputies arrested two men on charges they knocked a 15-year-old girl to the ground, stole her purse, apologized, returned the purse, and said they thought she was someone else.

Hilarious headlines!

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:33:00 EST

A headline is the first thing you see when you look at a newspaper, and the Web site, Oddee.com, posted the 20 funniest headlines of all time.

Who Dat best Super Bowl commercials?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:05:00 EST

Maybe one of the most talked-about commercials from Sunday night was the one with Jay Leno and Oprah appearing with David Letterman for a Late Show Ad. Watch some of our favorites.

Pantyhose for protection?

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:47:00 EST

A handyman comes up with a solution for people fed up with huge chunks of ice and snow attached to their roof.

Mariah Carey justifies 'that' speech

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:58:00 EST

The diva gave a long, rambling acceptance speech when she was named Breakthrough Actress for her performance. Watch her entire speech here!

FL deputies leave ransom note for seized pot

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:11:00 EST

According to a news release, detectives left a note with a phone number in place of the six large plants that read: "Thanks for the grow! You want them back? Call for the price."

MA state senator blames toothpaste for failed sobriety test

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:11:00 EST

Massachusetts state senator who blamed his toothpaste for failing an alcohol screening has been ordered to jail for a year for violating his probation in a hit-and-run accident.

MI diner waits on man with knife in chest

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:23:00 EST

A man who walked into a Michigan diner with a 5-inch knife stuck in his chest ordered a coffee and complained only about the cold weather.

Vote for most bizarre 2009 news stories

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:24:00 EST

A Web site, dedicated to chronicling Florida's multitude of bizarre news stories, is attempting to determine the strangest Florida news story of 2009.

GA inmate used rectum to smuggle cell phone

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:15:00 EST

A prison inmate will spend an extra two years in prison after smuggling a phone in his anal cavity.

Saints fans shoot up TV after winning bet

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:05:00 EST

A group of "Who Dats" shot up a friend's 60-inch television set after he lost a bet that the Saints would lose to the Redskins on Sunday.

Santa mimics Michelangelo's "David"

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:28:00 EST

A Texas homeowner, who adorned his front lawn with Michelangelo's "David" as a scantily clad Santa, got more than just jolly laughs from his neighbors.

Groom Tweets from alter

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:58:00 EST

A groom wastes no time to make sure everyone knows he is now a married man.

Male maids take a crack at cleaning

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:00:00 EST

These male maids show up at a client's house, strip down to a jock strap, and then start cleaning.

Bank robbers swallows evidence

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:37:00 EST

This bank robber tries to pull a fast one on cops -- swallowing the evidence. He almost got away with it until police looked at this dash cam video.

When in France, live like a hamster

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:46:00 EST

Now, you have a chance to be a hamster for a night.... that is if you want the chance.

Dead, baby shark found in SC ladies restroom toilet

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:54:00 EST

Imagine walking into a public restroom and finding a dead baby shark. That's exactly what two South Carolina women found Sunday.

YouTube video suggests what a Richard Heene science show might have looked like

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:38:00 EDT

Did Richard Heene have what it takes to be a TV star? This video posted to YouTube in 2008 offers a glimpse of what he may have envisioned.

Bear chills out in beer cooler

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:13:00 EDT

A 125-pound black bear heads straight to a beer cooler and climbs onto a shelf.

Car crashes into Australian roof

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:03:00 EDT

Australian police are trying to figure out how a car ended up wedged in the roof of this house.

Chucks of Elvis' hair hit auction block

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:56:00 EDT

Some interesting belongings of Elvis Presley hit the auction block in Chicago. The main attraction is a clump of Elvis' hair.

Bernie Madoff: Champion of the jailhouse brawl

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:41:00 EDT

Bernie Madoff, the 71-year-old Ponzi schemer, may have missed his true calling -- boxing.

Jesse McCartney botches National Anthem

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:02:00 EDT

Pop star Jesse McCartney skips a line or two while singing "The Star Spangled Banner" before NASCAR's Sprint Cup Race.

Spiderman arrested in Paris

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:47:00 EDT

Alain Robert scaled a nearly 500-foot high building in Paris Thursday using only his bare hands and without assistance.

Travel magazine: Miami people are beautiful & dumb

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:14:00 EDT

Travel magazine selected Miami as having the best looking population in the entire country; however, there is definitely a backhanded compliment.

Camera catches naked burglar cooking, drinking & showering

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:40:00 EDT

A naked burglars every move is recorded on a home security camera. Those moves include showering, eating, cooking and drinking.

Photos: TX funeral dir. engages in sexual activity with corpse

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:40:00 EDT

Houston police say James Patton took pictures of himself posing with naked corpses, even engaging in sexual activity with dead women, while working at a funeral home.

Man living in airports

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:17:00 EDT

One intrepid traveler has been to cities all over the country without ever stepping foot outside the airport.

Girl puts grandma on eBay

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:09:00 EDT

When Zoe Pemberton put her grandmother up for auction, she was brutally honest. The bids got up to £20,541 before the auction was halted by eBay.

Toddler's looking for some 'Single Ladies'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:10:00 EDT

This toddler doesn't need flashy clothes or a hot dance club to become a dancing sensation on YouTube.

The cardboard boyfriend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:44:00 EDT

A Jacksonville woman has figured out a way to take her boyfriend everywhere she goes; even though, he is stationed in Iraq with the Air Force.

Note leads IN officers to underage partygoers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:43:00 EDT

A college house party is busted after police find this note on the door: "If the COPS come, have all the underage hide in the attic".

FL man wanting ride to bar calls 911

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:38:00 EST

Authorities say a Florida man who called 911 claiming he'd been beaten and shot at was hoping the tale would get him a ride to a bar.

Udder shock: SC woman finds 650-pound cow in pool

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:22:00 EST

A South Carolina woman who heard a giant splash in her backyard discovered a 650-pound cow had fallen into her swimming pool.