Florida mom facing murder charge after autistic son, 9, found dead, police say
Patricia Ripley, 47, of West Kendall, was booked into the Miami-Dade County jail early Saturday following hours of questioning by police, the Miami Herald reported.
Patricia Ripley, 47, of West Kendall, was booked into the Miami-Dade County jail early Saturday following hours of questioning by police, the Miami Herald reported.
VIDEO: Men found clinging to cooler miles from Florida shore after boat sinks
The men said they had been floating for roughly 3 to 4 hours.
The men said they had been floating for roughly 3 to 4 hours.
16 puppies stolen from Central Florida pet store, worth about $100,000 total, deputies say
Surveillance video showed two people break through the front door of the business and then pull the puppies out of their cages and put them into bags.
Surveillance video showed two people break through the front door of the business and then pull the puppies out of their cages and put them into bags.
9-year-old Miami boy at center of Amber Alert found dead
State officials said 9-year-old Alejandro Ripley, believed to have been abducted by two suspects, was found dead Friday morning.
State officials said 9-year-old Alejandro Ripley, believed to have been abducted by two suspects, was found dead Friday morning.
Florida beachgoers have rare encounter with 800-pound leatherback sea turtle nesting during daylight hours
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
Seminole Hard Rock takes a chance on reopening
With a roll of the dice, Hard Rock Tampa reopened to the public after two months, bringing 2,000 employees back into work for the first time since March 20.
With a roll of the dice, Hard Rock Tampa reopened to the public after two months, bringing 2,000 employees back into work for the first time since March 20.
Massive concentration of invasive catfish in swamp prompts feeding frenzy in Naples, Florida
A rare concentration of invasive walking catfish formed in the Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, providing a feast for alligators, turtles, and vultures in Naples, Florida.
A rare concentration of invasive walking catfish formed in the Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, providing a feast for alligators, turtles, and vultures in Naples, Florida.
Miami zoo reads fan letter to crocodile in absence of visitors
A zoo in Miami that encouraged children to write letters to the zoo animals to keep them company while the park is closed to visitors shared a brief mash note penned to Hannibal the crocodile in this video on Facebook.
A zoo in Miami that encouraged children to write letters to the zoo animals to keep them company while the park is closed to visitors shared a brief mash note penned to Hannibal the crocodile in this video on Facebook.
Florida beach No. 1; only one California beach makes top 10 list
Only one beach in California made the list. The list was compiled by a Florida professor.
Only one beach in California made the list. The list was compiled by a Florida professor.
Disney Springs officially reopens: What to know before you go and what it will look like
Disney Springs will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Disney Springs will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
'Ultra rare' metallic blue bee spotted in Florida
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
SUV crashes through South Florida backyard, flies across pool
A family in South Florida is counting their blessings after an SUV crashed through their fence and across their pool, narrowly missing their home.
A family in South Florida is counting their blessings after an SUV crashed through their fence and across their pool, narrowly missing their home.
FBI finds phone evidence linking NAS Pensacola gunman with Al Qaeda
Cell-phone evidence was discovered by federal investigators that established the gunman's ties to Al Qaeda, not only before last year's deadly attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, but before he arrived in the U.S.
Cell-phone evidence was discovered by federal investigators that established the gunman's ties to Al Qaeda, not only before last year's deadly attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, but before he arrived in the U.S.
Florida man describes surviving lockdown in supposedly haunted house
A Tampa man says he quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic with ghosts inside one of the most infamous houses in Ybor City.
A Tampa man says he quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic with ghosts inside one of the most infamous houses in Ybor City.
Launch of ULA Atlas V rocket scrubbed, next attempt set for Sunday as SpaceX pushes its launch to Tuesday
Due to weather conditions, the launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on Saturday was scrubbed.
Due to weather conditions, the launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on Saturday was scrubbed.
'Country roads' lead Dr. Steve home after he spent more than a month fighting COVID-19
After battling COVID-19 for 49 days, a longtime pediatrician and Navy veteran Steve "Dr. Steve" Hefler was safely discharged from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Friday.
After battling COVID-19 for 49 days, a longtime pediatrician and Navy veteran Steve "Dr. Steve" Hefler was safely discharged from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Friday.
Miami high school senior accepted into 30 colleges, offered $1 million in scholarships
A graduate in South Florida has a lot of options once her senior year is over: 30 to be exact.
A graduate in South Florida has a lot of options once her senior year is over: 30 to be exact.
Winn-Dixie in Valrico throws graduation ceremony for workers graduating from high school
A manager for a Winn-Dixie in Valrico knew some of her employees who were high school students were missing out on the chance to be recognized at a traditional graduation ceremony. Instead, she planned for one right at the store.
A manager for a Winn-Dixie in Valrico knew some of her employees who were high school students were missing out on the chance to be recognized at a traditional graduation ceremony. Instead, she planned for one right at the store.
2 NFL players accused of armed robbery at South Florida party
Police in South Florida are trying to find Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar and New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker after multiple witnesses accused them of an armed robbery at a party, authorities said Thursday.
Police in South Florida are trying to find Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar and New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker after multiple witnesses accused them of an armed robbery at a party, authorities said Thursday.