US Coast Guard offloads $236 million worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 17,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Wednesday after seizing the drugs from traffickers at sea.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 17,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Wednesday after seizing the drugs from traffickers at sea.
Lakeland homeowner shoots, critically injures intruder who broke into his house, Polk deputies say
Polk deputies said the suspect threw a flower pot through the glass back door and forced his way into the house. That's when the homeowner shot him three times.
Polk deputies said the suspect threw a flower pot through the glass back door and forced his way into the house. That's when the homeowner shot him three times.
Sheriff: Florida woman poisoned boyfriend to 'shut him up,' then called deputies 'so he wouldn't die'
The Florida woman allegedly admitted to poisoning her boyfriend, telling deputies, “I gave him just enough to shut him up and called y'all so he wouldn't die." As they arrested her, she continued, "Do whatever you want. If you don't take me, I will kill him."
The Florida woman allegedly admitted to poisoning her boyfriend, telling deputies, “I gave him just enough to shut him up and called y'all so he wouldn't die." As they arrested her, she continued, "Do whatever you want. If you don't take me, I will kill him."
Dazzling, 5-acres of Christmas decorations light up Florida home
The display has been part of “Robert Moore’s 5 Acres Of Christmas Lights."
The display has been part of “Robert Moore’s 5 Acres Of Christmas Lights."
VIDEO: Small fire reported at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort
Emergency crews responded to a small fire inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Tuesday.
Emergency crews responded to a small fire inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Tuesday.
Acting as own attorney, Tampa rape suspect tries to blame teenage girl
A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.
A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.
Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
New details released about Florida teen accused of threatening mass school shooting
Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins, of North Miami, plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.
Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins, of North Miami, plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.
Deputy shoots, kills armed elderly Riverview man during in-home welfare check
When a deputy walked into a Riverview home, she believed someone inside needed medical attention. Instead, she encountered a retired officer armed with a gun and was forced to fire her own weapon – killing him, according to the sheriff.
When a deputy walked into a Riverview home, she believed someone inside needed medical attention. Instead, she encountered a retired officer armed with a gun and was forced to fire her own weapon – killing him, according to the sheriff.
Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music from Univ. of Florida
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Florida man arrested for 1983 cold case murder after new fingerprint tech links him to slaying, police say
A Florida man was arrested this week for the death of a woman who was found badly beaten and run over at a train station nearly four decades ago after new fingerprint technology linked him to the slaying, authorities said this week.
A Florida man was arrested this week for the death of a woman who was found badly beaten and run over at a train station nearly four decades ago after new fingerprint technology linked him to the slaying, authorities said this week.
Police: Officers shoot, kill armed man on Florida Institute of Technology campus
Melbourne Police and Florida Institute of Technology security say they responded to the FIT campus on Friday evening just before 11:00PM for a report of a man with a knife assaulting students.
Melbourne Police and Florida Institute of Technology security say they responded to the FIT campus on Friday evening just before 11:00PM for a report of a man with a knife assaulting students.
Wrong number in high school team's group chat leads to FaceTime call with Tampa Bay Bucs
When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.
When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.
Woman allegedly caught 'breastfeeding a cat' on a plane
"The cat was screaming for its life," a flight attendant said on TikTok.
"The cat was screaming for its life," a flight attendant said on TikTok.
Suspect arrested in rape of 18-year-old woman delivering pizza, deputies say
Osceola County deputies arrested a rape suspect, accused of attacking a female pizza delivery driver.
Osceola County deputies arrested a rape suspect, accused of attacking a female pizza delivery driver.
Family plans to file civil suit after daughter with Down syndrome had face mask tied to head in school
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.
Former UCF football player fatally shot by father, deputies say
An arrest report said that the victim's mother, who was also grazed during the shooting, said that the altercation began after her husband got bit by her son's girlfriend's dog.
An arrest report said that the victim's mother, who was also grazed during the shooting, said that the altercation began after her husband got bit by her son's girlfriend's dog.
Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holiday season
Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.
Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.
How detectives tracked down man suspected of killing, dismembering Pennsylvania woman
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
LPD: 2 Lakeland officers shoot, kill man parked in I-4 construction zone after he fired first
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.