Life or death? Parkland high school shooter’s penalty trial set to begin
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that left 14 students and three staff members dead, the penalty trial for the shooter begins Monday with opening statements.
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that left 14 students and three staff members dead, the penalty trial for the shooter begins Monday with opening statements.
Clearwater man plotted mother’s murder for a year before ‘putting an end to her,’ police say
Police say a Clearwater man spent the past year planning his mother’s death before luring her to his apartment Saturday evening with the sole purpose of taking her life.
Police say a Clearwater man spent the past year planning his mother’s death before luring her to his apartment Saturday evening with the sole purpose of taking her life.
Former NFL player Orson Charles threatens to shoot officers over parking space in Ybor City, police say
Orson Charles, a former NFL player, and All-American tight-end is in trouble with the law again after police say he threatened to shoot people Friday night while arguing over a parking space in Ybor City.
Orson Charles, a former NFL player, and All-American tight-end is in trouble with the law again after police say he threatened to shoot people Friday night while arguing over a parking space in Ybor City.
Woman fatally attacked by two alligators in Sarasota County pond, deputies say
A woman is dead after she was attacked by two alligators in a pond near her Englewood home Friday evening, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
A woman is dead after she was attacked by two alligators in a pond near her Englewood home Friday evening, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
ICON Park's new target shooting game, 'Bullseye Blast,' receives online backlash
A new laser gun game coming to Orlando's ICON Park is getting mixed reactions on social media.
A new laser gun game coming to Orlando's ICON Park is getting mixed reactions on social media.
Florida sheriff releases video of armed home intruders fleeing when intended victim fires back with rifle
The Escambia County sheriff said the Florida homeowner 'did absolutely nothing wrong'.
The Escambia County sheriff said the Florida homeowner 'did absolutely nothing wrong'.
SpaceX sends cargo to space station from growing Florida launch site
Almost 6,000 pounds of cargo and experiments are en route to the space station after a bright Thursday evening launch from Kennedy Space Center.
Almost 6,000 pounds of cargo and experiments are en route to the space station after a bright Thursday evening launch from Kennedy Space Center.
'I run the county' Florida commissioner tells trooper after being caught speeding in Ferrari, video shows
Video from Florida Highway Patrol appears to show Flagler County Commission Chairman Joe Mullins being pulled over for speeding in a red Ferrari.
Video from Florida Highway Patrol appears to show Flagler County Commission Chairman Joe Mullins being pulled over for speeding in a red Ferrari.
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
'Never too late': 96-year-old Florida woman earns college degree, graduates
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
'Look before you sit': South Florida woman finds green iguana hiding in her toilet
Reptiles are common in Florida, but one South Florida woman received an unexpected visitor…inside her toilet – a large iguana.
Reptiles are common in Florida, but one South Florida woman received an unexpected visitor…inside her toilet – a large iguana.
Five child victims located during Polk County undercover child porn sting
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
Florida man locks daughter’s 3 dogs in hot car for days, leaving them to die, deputies say
A Florida man is accused of killing his daughter’s three dogs by locking them in a hot car for several days.
A Florida man is accused of killing his daughter’s three dogs by locking them in a hot car for several days.
Florida suspect shot by police after allegedly holding therapist hostage
A Florida man was shot in the head by authorities but survived the incident, officials said, after he allegedly took his social worker hostage and sexually assaulted her for 15 hours.
A Florida man was shot in the head by authorities but survived the incident, officials said, after he allegedly took his social worker hostage and sexually assaulted her for 15 hours.
Metro Atlanta brother and sister die during vacation in Florida
Family members said 12-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a lake south of Fort Myers, Florida.
Family members said 12-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a lake south of Fort Myers, Florida.
Florida man tied up with belt after trying to carjack 74-year-old woman, burglarize home, deputies say
A Florida man tried to burglarize a home and later carjack a 74-year-old woman who was sitting in traffic Tuesday morning, but a witness stopped him by tying him up with a belt, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
A Florida man tried to burglarize a home and later carjack a 74-year-old woman who was sitting in traffic Tuesday morning, but a witness stopped him by tying him up with a belt, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
Invasive snails spotted in Pasco County may cause meningitis in humans, Florida officials warn
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
Lightning striking moving truck in St. Pete caught on camera
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.