‘Horrible, tragic accident’: 2 arrested after toddler shoots, critically injures 2-year-old sister
A two-year-old girl is fighting for her life after deputies say she was shot by her three-year-old brother in Lakeland just before midnight on Friday.
A two-year-old girl is fighting for her life after deputies say she was shot by her three-year-old brother in Lakeland just before midnight on Friday.
‘Law & Order’ star praises girl, 11, who fended off suspected kidnapper using tip from ‘SVU’
"You are one BRAVE, Strong and Smart young woman," the 22-year "Law & Order" veteran wrote on social media.
"You are one BRAVE, Strong and Smart young woman," the 22-year "Law & Order" veteran wrote on social media.
Florida substitute teacher arrested on child porn charges, investigators say
Investigators say when they spoke with the substitute teacher, he told them he had been trading the illicit material for years.
Investigators say when they spoke with the substitute teacher, he told them he had been trading the illicit material for years.
Drunk driver sentenced to 22 years in prison for crash that killed mother of 2
Alberto Vigo, who was found guilty of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed Shawna Smith, received a 22-year prison sentence on Thursday.
Alberto Vigo, who was found guilty of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed Shawna Smith, received a 22-year prison sentence on Thursday.
Florida girl who fended off attempted kidnapper credits slime, ‘Law & Order’ with helping catch suspect
An 11-year-old Florida girl seen on viral video fending off a man who allegedly tried to kidnap her from a bus stop earlier this week has credited toy slime and "Law & Order: SVU" with helping to catch the suspect.
An 11-year-old Florida girl seen on viral video fending off a man who allegedly tried to kidnap her from a bus stop earlier this week has credited toy slime and "Law & Order: SVU" with helping to catch the suspect.
Judge sets $1.5M bond for Florida man accused of trying to kidnap girl from school bus stop
A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
Serious monkey business: Researchers find origins of Florida colony
A colony of monkeys has lived for about 70 years in urban South Florida, near jets taking off from a nearby airport and fuel storage tanks. No one was quite sure where they came from -- until now.
A colony of monkeys has lived for about 70 years in urban South Florida, near jets taking off from a nearby airport and fuel storage tanks. No one was quite sure where they came from -- until now.
Florida woman accused of raping teen at child's birthday party
Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.
Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.
Missing teen who disappeared after going for a run found dead in Miami
16-year-old Diani Gomez Sanchez went for an early morning run in Miami and never came home. Her body was found just feet away from missing person fliers posted by her family.
16-year-old Diani Gomez Sanchez went for an early morning run in Miami and never came home. Her body was found just feet away from missing person fliers posted by her family.
WATCH: Whale shark swims up to boat off Florida coast
According to the World Wildlife Federation, whale sharks are the largest shark and are protected from fishing in many countries these days, but are in decline in some areas.
According to the World Wildlife Federation, whale sharks are the largest shark and are protected from fishing in many countries these days, but are in decline in some areas.
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in federal investigation
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Hummer bursts into flames just after driver filled up containers of gasoline in Homosassa, firefighters say
An SUV caught fire Wednesday, moments after investigators said the driver filled up several containers of gasoline at a Homosassa gas station.
An SUV caught fire Wednesday, moments after investigators said the driver filled up several containers of gasoline at a Homosassa gas station.
Woman accused of posing as student at South Florida high school to promote her Instagram account
Police in South Florida arrested a woman who they say walked onto a high school campus pretending to be a student, all so she could get more Instagram followers.
Police in South Florida arrested a woman who they say walked onto a high school campus pretending to be a student, all so she could get more Instagram followers.
Florida man charged with killing missing mother whose toddler was found wandering streets alone
Police have charged a self-proclaimed "witch doctor" with the murder of missing 21-year-old mom Leila Cavett, whose toddler was found wandering the streets of South Florida alone last summer. Her body has still not been found.
Police have charged a self-proclaimed "witch doctor" with the murder of missing 21-year-old mom Leila Cavett, whose toddler was found wandering the streets of South Florida alone last summer. Her body has still not been found.
Gator spotted in Florida neighborhood with its legs, eyes, and mouth taped shut
A $1,500 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the case of the taped alligator.
A $1,500 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the case of the taped alligator.
Tampa PD: Dunkin Donuts customer who used racial slur dies after being punched by employee
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
Florida man has close encounter with dolphin chasing snook
A dolphin got up close and personal with South Florida man as it chased a snook in shallow waters in Boca Grande.
A dolphin got up close and personal with South Florida man as it chased a snook in shallow waters in Boca Grande.
Jaguars to offer Tim Tebow 1-year deal as tight end, reports say
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will indeed sign with his hometown Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end, according to the NFL Network.
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will indeed sign with his hometown Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end, according to the NFL Network.
3 hurt in Florida mall shooting as shoppers scatter, police say
Authorities say a shooting at a South Florida mall has left three people injured and several suspects in custody.
Authorities say a shooting at a South Florida mall has left three people injured and several suspects in custody.
DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.