Florida women charged after 6-month-old baby found dead in plastic container, deputies say
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tanya Galvin, 41, and Ricky Nicole Tubbs, 25, in connection with the death of a 6-month-old baby found in a plastic container.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tanya Galvin, 41, and Ricky Nicole Tubbs, 25, in connection with the death of a 6-month-old baby found in a plastic container.
Trayvon Martin's mother calls for more cops, says she disagrees with calls to 'defund' police: report
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.
The week in numbers: Florida among 21 states seeing rise in COVID-19 cases as 7 vaccines race forward
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to make money off their fame
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
Small plane safely lands along I-75 in southwest Florida
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the single-engine plane landed along the highway near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County, successfully avoiding any vehicles on the ground.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the single-engine plane landed along the highway near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County, successfully avoiding any vehicles on the ground.
HCSO needs help identifying hundreds of Walmart looters who stole more than $100,000 worth of items
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is hoping you can help them identify hundreds of looters who broke into a Walmart store and more than $100,000 worth in merchandise.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is hoping you can help them identify hundreds of looters who broke into a Walmart store and more than $100,000 worth in merchandise.
‘We will not let hate win’: Pulse nightclub mass shooting victims remembered 4 years later
Four years ago on June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 were wounded when a gunman entered Pulse, an LGBTQ nighclub in Orlando, Fla. and opened fire.
Four years ago on June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 were wounded when a gunman entered Pulse, an LGBTQ nighclub in Orlando, Fla. and opened fire.
Miami-Dade police announced they will stop using chokeholds
The head of Florida’s largest police department says his agency will stop using chokeholds.
The head of Florida’s largest police department says his agency will stop using chokeholds.
Three cownose stingray pups born at The Florida Aquarium
After an hour of labor, another cownose ray stingray was born inside The Florida Aquarium in Tampa.
After an hour of labor, another cownose ray stingray was born inside The Florida Aquarium in Tampa.
RNC to decide on new host city 'within the week' -- and Jacksonville is the frontrunner, report says
President Donald Trump vowed to move the Republican National Convention from Charlotte after the governor of North Carolina couldn't guarantee the venue would be at full capacity by August. According to the Washington Post, it may be in Florida.
President Donald Trump vowed to move the Republican National Convention from Charlotte after the governor of North Carolina couldn't guarantee the venue would be at full capacity by August. According to the Washington Post, it may be in Florida.
Endangered mongoose lemur recently born at Zoo Miami
A Florida zoo has announced the recent birth of an endangered mongoose lemur.
A Florida zoo has announced the recent birth of an endangered mongoose lemur.
Scammers pretend to be COVID-19 contact-tracers to get personal information from victims
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
Florida man accused of carrying Molotov cocktail during violent protest
A convicted felon has been charged by federal prosecutors with possessing a Molotov cocktail at a Florida George Floyd protest.
A convicted felon has been charged by federal prosecutors with possessing a Molotov cocktail at a Florida George Floyd protest.
Gronkowski, Buccaneers to replace football gear lost in Blake High shed fire
A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.
A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.
Florida mayor calls for Confederate statues to be removed
A Florida city is removing all Confederate monuments in the region in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests spurred in part by the police death of Minnesota man George Floyd, officials announced Tuesday.
A Florida city is removing all Confederate monuments in the region in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests spurred in part by the police death of Minnesota man George Floyd, officials announced Tuesday.
Jeep driver leads police on chase on South Florida highway; ends in rollover crash
A police chase on a South Florida highway came to a crashing end Tuesday morning.
A police chase on a South Florida highway came to a crashing end Tuesday morning.
Over $400-million worth of cocaine, marijuana seized by U.S. Coast Guard
Crews are offloading approximately 23,000 pounds of cocaine and 6,900 pounds of marijuana in Port Everglades, Florida.
Crews are offloading approximately 23,000 pounds of cocaine and 6,900 pounds of marijuana in Port Everglades, Florida.
Turtle watchers: Fill in beach umbrella holes during nesting season
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
'Resume normal activities': FSU lifts shelter-in-place order after police pursue potentially armed suspect
They tweeted the emergency alert out at 11:45 a.m., stating "Dangerous Situation! A dangerous or life threatening situation exists on the FSU Campus. Seek shelter now."
They tweeted the emergency alert out at 11:45 a.m., stating "Dangerous Situation! A dangerous or life threatening situation exists on the FSU Campus. Seek shelter now."
Man seen clinging to hood of moving car during Pensacola demonstrations
A man in Pensacola, Florida was seen clinging to the hood of a moving car during George Floyd protests.
A man in Pensacola, Florida was seen clinging to the hood of a moving car during George Floyd protests.