3 boys arrested in murders of 3 teens in Marion County, Florida sheriff says
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Family lays murdered mother, 2-year-old son to rest in private funeral service
Family and loved ones of 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery and her 2-year-old son Taylen Mosley laid the mother and son to rest Friday in a private funeral service in St. Petersburg.
Family and loved ones of 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery and her 2-year-old son Taylen Mosley laid the mother and son to rest Friday in a private funeral service in St. Petersburg.
4 arrested after 15-year-old girl danced at Orange County strip club: affidavit
The owner of an Orange County, Florida strip club and three managers have been arrested under suspicion of human trafficking after an investigation revealed a then 15-year-old girl was allowed to dance at the club for years, according to court records.
The owner of an Orange County, Florida strip club and three managers have been arrested under suspicion of human trafficking after an investigation revealed a then 15-year-old girl was allowed to dance at the club for years, according to court records.
Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Trump indictment: 'Florida will not assist in an extradition request'
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
It’s official: Agreement in place to bring Tokitae home from Miami Seaquarium to Puget Sound
It’s official: An agreement is in place to bring Tokitae, a Southern Resident killer whale also known as Lolita, home to the Pacific Northwest after she was forcefully removed from a cove near Whidbey Island more than 50 years ago.
It’s official: An agreement is in place to bring Tokitae, a Southern Resident killer whale also known as Lolita, home to the Pacific Northwest after she was forcefully removed from a cove near Whidbey Island more than 50 years ago.
Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
Elderly man with Alzheimer's found during search for robbery suspect in Tampa
A missing 75-year-old who suffers from Alzheimer's was rescued by deputies who were searching the woods along Interstate 275 in Tampa for a robbery suspect.
A missing 75-year-old who suffers from Alzheimer's was rescued by deputies who were searching the woods along Interstate 275 in Tampa for a robbery suspect.
New invasive mosquito species spreading in Florida
A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, has already made a permanent home in at least three counties in the Sunshine State.
A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, has already made a permanent home in at least three counties in the Sunshine State.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Whale stranded at Flagler Beach on Florida's Atlantic Coast dies after multiple rescue attempts
A whale is stranded on the sand in Flagler Beach, not far from the Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area.
A whale is stranded on the sand in Flagler Beach, not far from the Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area.
Florida sheriff looking for boater who used yard as bathroom
A video released by Florida authorities shows a woman walking into a yard and using the bathroom in hedges.
A video released by Florida authorities shows a woman walking into a yard and using the bathroom in hedges.
'He did not deserve to die': Family of Tyre Sampson honors teen 1 year after death on Orlando FreeFall ride
A commemoration ceremony will be held Friday for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, one year after he fell to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
A commemoration ceremony will be held Friday for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, one year after he fell to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
Florida man slaps woman with slice of pizza during argument, deputies say
A Florida man is facing a battery charge after he allegedly slapped a woman with a slice of pizza during an argument.
A Florida man is facing a battery charge after he allegedly slapped a woman with a slice of pizza during an argument.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
Watch: Mons Venus security guard fights off man in devil mask trying to get into club with gun
An armed suspect wearing a devil mask was stopped by security guards, from barging into Tampa's Mons Venus strip club early Sunday morning. Tampa police said their quick-thinking and relentless pursuit of the armed man may have saved many lives.
An armed suspect wearing a devil mask was stopped by security guards, from barging into Tampa's Mons Venus strip club early Sunday morning. Tampa police said their quick-thinking and relentless pursuit of the armed man may have saved many lives.
Miami Beach issues state of emergency, curfew to manage spring break crowds after 2 deadly shootings
Those who live in the city said spring break violence and chaos has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Those who live in the city said spring break violence and chaos has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
'I had to do this': Settlement reached between Tyre Sampson's mother and ICON park, attorney says
Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.
Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen attacked outside Florida hotel, reports say
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was assaulted by a teenager outside a hotel in South Florida last week, according to media reports.
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was assaulted by a teenager outside a hotel in South Florida last week, according to media reports.