Cockroach News

Los Angeles - A reporter for NBC LA Robert Kovacik, gave a demonstration of the traits of a seasoned pro by maintaining composure, staring unflinching and steel-faced into the camera while a cockroach skittered across his shoulders and head during a live broadcast.

West Palm Beach - Edward Archbold, 32, of West Palm Beach, fell ill, threw up, collapsed and died after winning a roach eating contest in South Florida. He won the contest after eating dozens of roaches and worms.

State officials in Florida have reported that a man has died following an insect eating competition. The man consumed dozens of live worms and insects, including cockroaches.

Remote-controlled cockroaches are being developed. The plan is to use the robotic devices, fitted to live cockroaches, to seek out earthquake victims buried in debris.

Tampa - A McDonald's restaurant in Tampa, Fla. has drawn attention this week after a customer recently filed a state complaint which alleges a live roach fell out of the ceiling and into his food.

Tampa - A McDonald's restaurant in Tampa, Fla. has drawn attention this week after a customer recently filed a state complaint which alleges a live roach fell out of the ceiling and into his food.

A man who stopped at McDonald's for an early breakfast has posted online a photo showing a deep-fried cockroach attached to the hash brown he allegedly bought at the McDonald's outlet.

Bronx - What better way to express your feelings for someone special on Valentine's Day than to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after them.

Orlando - A man in Orlando, Florida, was arrested for illegally bringing cockroaches into the state for use in an online business that sells bugs for reptile food.

Lansing - How many roaches would you put in your mouth for charity- for one Michigan man that number was 16, Sean Murphy of Lansing stuffed them into his mouth one by one, then held them for 10 seconds to claim the world record and raise money for a nature center.