Coast Guard unloads more than 3 tons of cocaine in Florida
The US Coast Guard unloaded some 6,800 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades, Florida on June 23, a week after the $100 million-plus haul was seized off the shores of Costa Rica.
The US Coast Guard unloaded some 6,800 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades, Florida on June 23, a week after the $100 million-plus haul was seized off the shores of Costa Rica.
Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
Planning for summer beach days? Docs share virus safety tips
According to Tripadvisor, 50% of travelers are looking to book a one- to five-day trip this month, suggesting massive pent-up demand for sand and surf.
According to Tripadvisor, 50% of travelers are looking to book a one- to five-day trip this month, suggesting massive pent-up demand for sand and surf.
Judge: Parkland school shooting trial off indefinitely due to coronavirus restrictions
A complicating factor, again related to the coronavirus, is when it would be permissible to allow possibly hundreds of prospective jurors to gather at the courthouse to be questioned about their views of one of the highest-profile cases in Florida history.
A complicating factor, again related to the coronavirus, is when it would be permissible to allow possibly hundreds of prospective jurors to gather at the courthouse to be questioned about their views of one of the highest-profile cases in Florida history.
Busch Gardens welcomes baby giraffe just in time for World Giraffe Day
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Florida man confessed to grisly murders of 2 missing George Floyd protesters found dead, court docs show
A Tallahassee man openly confessed to the murders of two women, providing grisly detail about what he did, according to newly released court documents.
A Tallahassee man openly confessed to the murders of two women, providing grisly detail about what he did, according to newly released court documents.
Mannequin wearing pig mask, police uniform discovered hanging from Florida interstate
Law enforcement officers in Jacksonville made a disturbing discovery when they found a mannequin wearing a police uniform and a pig mask hanging from Interstate 95 Saturday morning.
Law enforcement officers in Jacksonville made a disturbing discovery when they found a mannequin wearing a police uniform and a pig mask hanging from Interstate 95 Saturday morning.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
University of Florida bans 'Gator Bait' chant because of its 'horrific historic racist imagery'
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
Coronavirus: 16 people test positive after night out at Florida bar
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Key West installs new permanent rainbow crosswalks
Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare.
Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare.
3 suspects in custody after off-duty FWC officer shot, killed
Florida Wildlife Conservation officer Julian Keen Jr., 30, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Wildlife Conservation officer Julian Keen Jr., 30, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office.
Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump flotilla on Tampa Bay to celebrate president's birthday, Flag Day
President Donald Trump is back in Washington after spending part of his birthday here in Florida, where his supporters wanted to wish him well.In Hillsborough County, a flotilla of boaters took part in the Trump 2020 birthday boat rally, which sailed from Beer Can Island to Apollo Beach.
President Donald Trump is back in Washington after spending part of his birthday here in Florida, where his supporters wanted to wish him well.In Hillsborough County, a flotilla of boaters took part in the Trump 2020 birthday boat rally, which sailed from Beer Can Island to Apollo Beach.
Florida women charged after 6-month-old baby found dead in plastic container, deputies say
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tanya Galvin, 41, and Ricky Nicole Tubbs, 25, in connection with the death of a 6-month-old baby found in a plastic container.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tanya Galvin, 41, and Ricky Nicole Tubbs, 25, in connection with the death of a 6-month-old baby found in a plastic container.
WATCH: Mama bear and cub raid garage refrigerator at Sanford home
"This is what happens when you have your garage open in Florida."
"This is what happens when you have your garage open in Florida."
Trayvon Martin's mother calls for more cops, says she disagrees with calls to 'defund' police: report
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.
St. Pete tattoo parlor offers to cover up hate and racist symbols for free
A St. Petersburg tattoo shop wants to help people move past hate by offering cover-ups on racist ink -- for free.
A St. Petersburg tattoo shop wants to help people move past hate by offering cover-ups on racist ink -- for free.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to make money off their fame
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
Small plane safely lands along I-75 in southwest Florida
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the single-engine plane landed along the highway near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County, successfully avoiding any vehicles on the ground.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the single-engine plane landed along the highway near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County, successfully avoiding any vehicles on the ground.