Friendly manatee surprises 2 women in canoes at Fort DeSoto Park
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Kid reporter who interviewed Obama at White House dies at 23
The student reporter who gained national acclaim when he interviewed President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009 has died of natural causes, his family says.
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.
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
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.
Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
Donut shop manager, accused of fatally punching angry customer, released on $15K bond
Corey Pujols, a 27-year-old manager at Dunkin Donuts, is accused in the death of an elderly customer. A judge reluctantly agreed to grant him bond Thursday.
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.
Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida
The man accused of shooting three people in Times Square has been arrested in Florida.
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.
Walt Disney World to reduce physical distancing rules
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Bloomingdale High teacher sentenced to 15 years for voyeurism involving over 100 students
The former Bloomingdale High School teacher who pleaded guilty to secretly recording students in various states of undress will spend 15 years in jail followed by a lifetime on the sex offender registry, according to the sentencing by a Hillsborough County judge today.
Repeat DUI manslaughter suspect to stay in jail after deadly dealership crash
A woman accused of driving while intoxicated, crashing into a Tampa dealership lot, and killing one of her passengers will remain behind bars at the Falkenburg Road Jail after a judge agreed she should be held without bond.
'I was there:' Facebook photos from Capitol riot lead to Florida's man's arrest
A Florida man who posted Facebook photos from the Capitol riot has been arrested for his alleged role there. Selfies he allegedly posted helped agents identify him in video footage.
Sheriff: 14-year-old Florida boy charged with murdering 13-year-old girl
Investigators in north Florida say a 14-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a 13-year-old girl who was the subject of a statewide Missing Child Alert.
Giant manta ray swims near Sarasota police patrol boat
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.