Pasco deputies: Abused child locked in darkened room set mattress on fire to escape
When investigators responded to a report of a fire, deputies found the room covered in feces and urine. That's when they learned the child had set the mattress on fire in order to escape. According to the sheriff's office, one of the other children in the home slid a pack of matches under the door to the victim.
When investigators responded to a report of a fire, deputies found the room covered in feces and urine. That's when they learned the child had set the mattress on fire in order to escape. According to the sheriff's office, one of the other children in the home slid a pack of matches under the door to the victim.
Crystal River man arrested for attempted murder 5 days after being released from prison
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Success! SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 5th attempt
The launch was previously scrubbed several times.
The launch was previously scrubbed several times.
Florida principal fired after controversial Holocaust comments could be rehired this week
A high school principal in Florida who was fired after he told a student’s mother “not everyone believes the Holocaust happened” may be rehired, according to a report.
A high school principal in Florida who was fired after he told a student’s mother “not everyone believes the Holocaust happened” may be rehired, according to a report.
Disney employee starts food pantry for thousands of coworkers laid off, furloughed amid coronavirus
'No cast member goes hungry'
'No cast member goes hungry'
Florida woman buys $5 scratch-off at Publix, wins $1 million
She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $815,000.
She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $815,000.
'Rocket the Dog' adopted after living in animal shelter for more than 200 days
The dog who's been at the Orange County Animal Shelter the longest now has a new home. Rocket has been adopted!
The dog who's been at the Orange County Animal Shelter the longest now has a new home. Rocket has been adopted!
SpaceX scrubs GPS III launch; next opportunity on Saturday night
SpaceX aborted the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket containing a global positioning satellite with just two seconds remaining before its scheduled liftoff.
SpaceX aborted the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket containing a global positioning satellite with just two seconds remaining before its scheduled liftoff.
Florida's diverse and growing population will uphold its crucial swing state status in 2020, experts say
Florida has become one of the most important U.S. swing states over the last several decades. Experts say it’s remains a key and unpredictable state for November.
Florida has become one of the most important U.S. swing states over the last several decades. Experts say it’s remains a key and unpredictable state for November.
Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
Manatee County man mailed in ballot request for wife who died in 2018, deputies say
Deputies arrested a Manatee County man for voter fraud after he mailed in a ballot request on behalf of his wife. Officials said she died two years ago.
Deputies arrested a Manatee County man for voter fraud after he mailed in a ballot request on behalf of his wife. Officials said she died two years ago.
'I condemn you': Florida man accused of hitting deputy in face with a Bible
A Florida man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly threw a Bible at a sheriff's deputy, according to reports.
A Florida man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly threw a Bible at a sheriff's deputy, according to reports.
Florida restaurant told veterans their service dogs can stay but they must leave, woman claims
The veteran explained that after about twenty minutes, a manager came up to them and told them that they had to leave.
The veteran explained that after about twenty minutes, a manager came up to them and told them that they had to leave.
Police: Florida woman left 7 children alone for months; kids said they'd rather go to foster care
A Florida woman has been charged with child neglect after she was accused of leaving her seven children home alone for months.
A Florida woman has been charged with child neglect after she was accused of leaving her seven children home alone for months.
Body cameras capture Tampa officers rescuing woman being held hostage by ex-boyfriend
A man is facing numerous charges after allegedly kidnapping and holding his ex-girlfriend hostage.
A man is facing numerous charges after allegedly kidnapping and holding his ex-girlfriend hostage.
Shooting breaks out at Amazon fulfillment center in Florida, killing 1
Authorities believed those involved may have been in a relationship.
Authorities believed those involved may have been in a relationship.
People with this first or last name can fly to Orlando for free
The last day to enter is Oct. 5.
The last day to enter is Oct. 5.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Drug suspect agrees to come retrieve lost wallet filled with cash -- not realizing who had it
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
SpaceX scrubs launch due to weather, two others planned this week
Monday would have been the company's 13th Starlink launch.
Monday would have been the company's 13th Starlink launch.