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.
Mote scientists join expedition to investigate gulf's mysterious 'blue holes'
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
'Pure evil in the flesh': Well-known felon 'massacres' three fishing buddies in Frostproof, sheriff says
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
9-year-old girl dies of COVID-19 in Florida
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
Alligator found tangled in soccer net at Braden River Middle School
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
Killeen police arrests suspect for terroristic threat
Spriggs is currently in the Palm Beach County Jail awaiting extradition.
Spriggs is currently in the Palm Beach County Jail awaiting extradition.
Florida to investigate alleged COVID test result mix-ups
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking people to come forward who have received wrong test results, so the State can investigate what went wrong.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking people to come forward who have received wrong test results, so the State can investigate what went wrong.
Florida senior citizen calls 911 when refrigerator breaks down; deputies deliver a new one
Down in South Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual 911 call, that turned into an act of kindness among law enforcement officers.
Down in South Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual 911 call, that turned into an act of kindness among law enforcement officers.
Bystanders makes sure baby sea turtle makes it safely to the water on Florida beach
A baby sea turtle made the long trek from its nest to the water -- and bystanders watched closely to make sure the little one made the trip safely.
A baby sea turtle made the long trek from its nest to the water -- and bystanders watched closely to make sure the little one made the trip safely.
$30,000 reward offered for information in murder of 3 fishing buddies in Frostproof
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
Allen West elected new Texas GOP chairman, lurching party leadership further right
A controversial former Florida congressman is the new leader of the Republican Party of Texas.
A controversial former Florida congressman is the new leader of the Republican Party of Texas.
'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Family rescues sea turtle tangled in crab trap rope in Tampa Bay
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.