Video: Lightning strike halts Disney World monorail, temporarily strands passengers

A group of people spending the day at Walt Disney World in Florida had an extended ride aboard the theme park's iconic monorail after the track was reportedly hit by lightning during a round of thunderstorms, according to Storyful.

Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home

A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.

Butter knife brandished during wedding fight, spills into parking lot

A fight between wedding guests in Westlake, Ohio, left at least two people injured and led to charges against three men in their 40s, police said.

Houston Uber driver's video raises questions of police actions

A video of Houston police jumping into an Uber driver's vehicle has raised questions about whether he legally had to to help them chase down a suspect.

Houston Uber video raises questions of police's actions
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A video of Houston police jumping into an Uber driver's vehicle has raised questions about whether he was legally forced to help. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the story from the driver himself and turned to the Houston Police Officer's Union for an answer.

Houston Uber driver speaks on police incident | FULL INTERVIEW
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A Houston Uber driver is going viral after sharing a video of local police getting into his vehicle to go after a suspect. The driver spoke with FOX 26 producer Briahn Hawkins about the situation and the questions his family raised afterwards.

No 'cap': These are Texas’ most-searched slang words in 2026

If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.

Viral TikTok highlights persistent Houston railroad crossing failures—and the legal hurdles preventing fixes

Drivers in northwest Houston are facing recurring, hours-long traffic gridlocks due to malfunctioning crossing gates on Pinemont Drive that lower and freeze even when no train is present. The ongoing frustration led one local to physically hold up the 40-pound gate for two hours so trapped commuters could pass, sparking a viral social media movement and highlighting the severe public safety risks of extended repair delays.

Viral Houston video highlights railroad crossing failure
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A persistent headache in northwest Houston led to a viral TikTok video of a man taking matters - and the railroad crossing - into his own hands. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to the man and a local who says

Royse City Police reviewing violent incident involving officer at public pool

A Royse City Police officer has been placed on administrative leave as the department reviews his actions during a disturbance at a neighborhood pool this week.

Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni

Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat.

Video: Teens on e-bikes takeover downtown Orlando; many detained, citations issued

The Orlando Police Department said hundreds of kids on e-bikes and motorized scooters were causing trouble in downtown Orlando last weekend, allegedly driving through red lights, impeding traffic, blocking roadways, and preventing emergency officials from responding to calls.

Carnival responds to viral video of passenger using fork for foot care

Carnival Cruise Line has responded after viral videos captured a passenger aboard the Carnival Sunrise using a dining fork to scratch her foot.