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September 5, 2018

Virginia man erects electrified fence near school bus stop to keep kids off property

A homeowner in Sandston, Virginia is tired of students coming onto his property while they’re waiting at a nearby bus stop. In response, he erected an electrified fence to ensure kids would get the message.

September 4, 2018

Sea lion who spent 4-day adventure inland finally rescued, back at sea

A Steller sea lion in Sitka, Alaska was reportedly rescued by officials on Monday after he spent four days trapped on land, dehydrated and hungry.

September 4, 2018

Florida man shot at woman's home after she wrote bad restaurant review, police say

A Florida restaurateur is accused of shooting into the home of a perturbed diner who took a shot at the restaurant in an online review.

September 3, 2018

Florida thrift shop gets nearly 5 pounds of marijuana in unusual donation, cops say

Employees at the Pines Thrift Store in Sarasota, Florida, are scratching their heads after someone left nearly 5 pounds of marijuana outside the shop last week.

September 2, 2018

Burglary suspect nabbed after getaway vehicle gets stuck in large manure pile

A bungling burglar in Minnesota was nabbed after his pickup got stuck in a large pile of foul-smelling manure during the getaway, according to reports.

September 2, 2018

Alligator visits Florida school campus, is taken away

This reptile won't be joining the student body anytime soon.

September 1, 2018

Florida man arrested after he allegedly gave girlfriend a 'wet willy,' affidavit says

A man in St. Lucie County, Fla., was arrested after allegedly gave his girlfriend a “wet willy” while he was belligerent, an affidavit says.

August 31, 2018

Giant lizard in Florida evades capture, torments family: It's 'terrifying to look at'

A giant lizard that’s terrorizing a Florida family has no intentions of being captured, as it has managed to evade state wildlife officials, trappers and hunting dogs for days.

August 29, 2018

Woman claims 'marriage scam' tricked her into marrying complete stranger during mock wedding

The 21-year-old Hong Kong woman, who was not named, said she was asked to play a bride in a mock wedding as part of training in order to become a wedding planner.

August 29, 2018

French, British boats fight over access to scallop-rich waters, video shows

French maritime authorities are appealing for calm after fishermen from rival French and British fleets banged their boats in ill-tempered skirmishes over access to the scallop-rich waters off France's northern coast.