Street-racing suspects said they were speeding because they were hungry, troopers say
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted two sports cars speeding across the Courtney Campbell Causeway as fast as 130 mph Saturday night, but both drivers said they were fasting that day and were trying to quickly get to a relative's home for dinner.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted two sports cars speeding across the Courtney Campbell Causeway as fast as 130 mph Saturday night, but both drivers said they were fasting that day and were trying to quickly get to a relative's home for dinner.
Crowds led Florida city to close beaches one week after reopening
A Florida city closed its beaches because officials said visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have contributed to the spread of the new coronavirus.
A Florida city closed its beaches because officials said visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have contributed to the spread of the new coronavirus.
Police: 5-year-old boy accidentally shoots, kills himself
Five-year-old Ja’Cari Ellis died Saturday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Five-year-old Ja’Cari Ellis died Saturday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Officer drives over 66-year-old man laying on Florida beach, authorities say
The man received serious, but non-life threatening injuries, according to investigators.
The man received serious, but non-life threatening injuries, according to investigators.
Woman in labor doesn't make it past security; Tampa hospital guard delivers baby
To security guard Philip Kalil, there was something different about the way Andre Garnett drove up to the main entrance at Tampa General Hospital, parked, and got out.
To security guard Philip Kalil, there was something different about the way Andre Garnett drove up to the main entrance at Tampa General Hospital, parked, and got out.
Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle have been battling wildfires that forced some 1,600 people to evacuate from their homes, and a stretch of Interstate 10 remained closed in both directions Thursday morning due to smoke, authorities said.
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle have been battling wildfires that forced some 1,600 people to evacuate from their homes, and a stretch of Interstate 10 remained closed in both directions Thursday morning due to smoke, authorities said.
Florida wildfires force 1,600 to evacuate outside Pensacola, interstate closed
Some 1,600 people have been forced to evacuate on Florida's Panhandle after raging wildfires burned several homes and left a portion of Interstate 10 closed on Thursday due to heavy smoke, according to officials.
Some 1,600 people have been forced to evacuate on Florida's Panhandle after raging wildfires burned several homes and left a portion of Interstate 10 closed on Thursday due to heavy smoke, according to officials.
Aerial photos show an empty Walt Disney World as the coronavirus pandemic keeps the parks closed
A pilot and photographer took photos of Walt Disney World from above as theme parks remain closed until further notice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
A pilot and photographer took photos of Walt Disney World from above as theme parks remain closed until further notice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Florida woman arrested after leading police on high-speed chase; child pulled from car's back seat
Police in South Florida arrested a woman after she led them on a high-speed chase, with a child in the back seat.
Police in South Florida arrested a woman after she led them on a high-speed chase, with a child in the back seat.
Publix buys 1 million pounds of produce, 100,000 gallons of milk from farmers to donate to families in need
Publix says their initiative to help support Florida farmers and families in need has reached a major milestone.
Publix says their initiative to help support Florida farmers and families in need has reached a major milestone.
Florida alligator found shot with two arrows in its side
"The gator had two arrows impaled into its side and a rope wrapped around the gators snout and webbed feet," Crime Stoppers wrote on Twitter.
"The gator had two arrows impaled into its side and a rope wrapped around the gators snout and webbed feet," Crime Stoppers wrote on Twitter.
Florida woman arrested after child found covered with fleas, which also infest responding deputies
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies found a 6-year-old child covered with fleas inside a home ridden with dog feces, authorities said Monday.
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies found a 6-year-old child covered with fleas inside a home ridden with dog feces, authorities said Monday.
Whale shark swims right next to boat off Siesta Key
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Walt Disney World will reopen within months, economist predicts
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Fevers of rays spotted in Tampa Bay waters
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Citrus County driver accidentally reverses onto two parked cars
Deputies in Citrus County say a driver accidentally backed up onto two other cars in a bank parking lot.
Deputies in Citrus County say a driver accidentally backed up onto two other cars in a bank parking lot.
K-9 'Titan' helps troopers find 25 pounds of marijuana stuffed in car
Troopers in Pasco County say they found over 25 pounds of marijuana stuffed in the back of a car that had rolled through a stop sign.
Troopers in Pasco County say they found over 25 pounds of marijuana stuffed in the back of a car that had rolled through a stop sign.
Florida man arrested in woman's rape, man's murder 35 years ago in California
DNA found in a suburban Los Angeles motel room 35 years ago has helped crack a cold case — the murder of a man and the rape of a woman.
DNA found in a suburban Los Angeles motel room 35 years ago has helped crack a cold case — the murder of a man and the rape of a woman.
After more than a month, Pinellas County beaches reopen with large law enforcement presence
Ever since March 20, Pinellas County beaches were closed -- but not anymore. People can once again feel the sugar sand between their toes, but there are a few things to keep in mind before beachgoers make their way to the Gulf waters.
Ever since March 20, Pinellas County beaches were closed -- but not anymore. People can once again feel the sugar sand between their toes, but there are a few things to keep in mind before beachgoers make their way to the Gulf waters.
Pasco County elementary teacher arrested on child porn charges, school district says
A third-grade teacher at Watergrass Elementary School was arrested on several child porn possession charges, according to the Pasco County School District.
A third-grade teacher at Watergrass Elementary School was arrested on several child porn possession charges, according to the Pasco County School District.