Little boy reunited with family after wandering Florida neighborhood alone; mom still missing
Three sisters drove from Alabama to South Florida to reunite with their 2-year-old nephew, who was found Sunday morning wandering alone in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
Three sisters drove from Alabama to South Florida to reunite with their 2-year-old nephew, who was found Sunday morning wandering alone in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
Six sea turtle nests run over on Florida beach, FWC says
Florida wildlife officers are trying to find out who ran over six turtle nests on Captiva Island. They said it appears to have been a golf cart, or similar vehicle, that was used.
Florida wildlife officers are trying to find out who ran over six turtle nests on Captiva Island. They said it appears to have been a golf cart, or similar vehicle, that was used.
Slithery milestone: 5,000 pythons captured in Florida Everglades
Florida hit another new milestone this week — 5,000 Burmese pythons have been captured in the Everglades since the state started paying hunters to track them down in 2017.
Florida hit another new milestone this week — 5,000 Burmese pythons have been captured in the Everglades since the state started paying hunters to track them down in 2017.
"I want them to be safe": Furloughed Disney worker donates masks to teachers
As teachers get ready to return to school, an Orange County woman is donating face masks to them.
As teachers get ready to return to school, an Orange County woman is donating face masks to them.
Report: Marlins season may be put on hold after more players test positive
The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15.
The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15.
Busch Gardens welcomes rare baby echidna
There's a new arrival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the park is one of the very few places in the U.S. where visitors can see it. For the first time, the theme park has welcomed an echidna.
There's a new arrival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the park is one of the very few places in the U.S. where visitors can see it. For the first time, the theme park has welcomed an echidna.
Multi-state search underway for mother of little boy found wandering Florida neighborhood
Law enforcement agencies in Florida and Alabama are looking for a woman who could be the mother of a little boy found wandering alone in a Broward County neighborhood.
Law enforcement agencies in Florida and Alabama are looking for a woman who could be the mother of a little boy found wandering alone in a Broward County neighborhood.
Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
9-year-old Florida girl becomes youngest to die from coronavirus in the state, report says
Four other children have reportedly died from the virus, health officials said.
Four other children have reportedly died from the virus, health officials said.
'Keep ur eyes on Fla news': Florida man arrested for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters
Deputies have arrested Alex Bancroft, 30, of Hillsborough County, for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters.
Deputies have arrested Alex Bancroft, 30, of Hillsborough County, for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters.
Manatee High School custodian loses battle with COVID-19
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
Georgia mom brought guns, marijuana in diaper bag to Disney's Epcot, deputies say
Yunique Smith, 27, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was arrested.
Yunique Smith, 27, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was arrested.
Orphaned manatee on the mend after being spotted by good Samaritans
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Highlands sheriff finds missing 5-year-old in Lake Lelia; 'uncooperative' mom faces charges
Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman was the one who found 5-year-old Chance Peterkin’s body at Lake Lelia. After the boy and his mother were reported missing, Blackman took his own boat out on the lake to help with the search.
Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman was the one who found 5-year-old Chance Peterkin’s body at Lake Lelia. After the boy and his mother were reported missing, Blackman took his own boat out on the lake to help with the search.
Walmart shopper in Florida charged with pulling gun during mask dispute
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
Funeral expenses for Frostproof murder victims covered by 'overwhelming generosity' of donations
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
On Opening Day, Tampa Bay Rays tweet 'it's a great day' to arrest Breonna Taylor's 'killers'
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Mississippi deputy dies after saving 10-year-old son at Florida beach
A deputy sheriff from Mississippi has died after saving his 10-year-old son from a rip current off a beach in Florida.
A deputy sheriff from Mississippi has died after saving his 10-year-old son from a rip current off a beach in Florida.
Eight weeks later, premature twins fly home to St. Petersburg from Utah with help of private jet
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
Fort Meade man arrested after 'homemade' videos showed him sexually abusing children, officials say
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.