Chase with stolen UPS truck ends with shootout, 4 dead in South Florida
A law enforcement official says four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after the driver was kidnapped by at least two robbery suspects who led police on a two-county chase that ended in gunfire at a busy intersection during rush hour.
A law enforcement official says four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after the driver was kidnapped by at least two robbery suspects who led police on a two-county chase that ended in gunfire at a busy intersection during rush hour.
Thousands flock to the town that keeps Christmas spirit year-round
The annual pilgrimage to the small town with the big name in Central Florida is underway as people stop by to get their Christmas Cards post marked in...Christmas!
The annual pilgrimage to the small town with the big name in Central Florida is underway as people stop by to get their Christmas Cards post marked in...Christmas!
Florida's only snow park to open in Dade City in 2020
Get ready to play in the snow -- without leaving the Sunshine State! Florida's first and only snow park is slated to open next year, developers announced Thursday.
Get ready to play in the snow -- without leaving the Sunshine State! Florida's first and only snow park is slated to open next year, developers announced Thursday.
Coast Guard rescues dog found swimming off Florida coast
A Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida rescued a dog they found swimming offshore Wednesday night.
A Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida rescued a dog they found swimming offshore Wednesday night.
Deputies say Florida inmate tried to have people killed from jail, 'fed to pigs and alligators'
Another inmate informed a detention deputy that Gary Bangstad had offered him $4,000 and a car in exchange for killing four people, deputies said.
Another inmate informed a detention deputy that Gary Bangstad had offered him $4,000 and a car in exchange for killing four people, deputies said.
Miami UPS worker allegedly hides packages worth nearly $3G, steals them later, police say
A UPS worker in Miami allegedly attempted to steal at least $2,800 worth of electronic equipment, police say.
A UPS worker in Miami allegedly attempted to steal at least $2,800 worth of electronic equipment, police say.
Florida couple buys baby bouncer at Goodwill, finds semi-automatic rifle inside
The baby bouncer box contained a Mossberg 715T semi-automatic rife and no bouncer, according to a report.
The baby bouncer box contained a Mossberg 715T semi-automatic rife and no bouncer, according to a report.
George Zimmerman suing Trayvon Martin's family, prosecutors for $100 million, attorney confirms
Zimmerman is seeking $100 million in civil damages, abuse of civil process, conspiracy, and alleging defamation.
Zimmerman is seeking $100 million in civil damages, abuse of civil process, conspiracy, and alleging defamation.
Though they are thousands of miles apart, military family unites for Christmas card
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
Polk man leaves boy on side of road because he 'thinks that he is gay'
Police in Haines City arrested a man after they said he left a boy on the side of the road at night.
Police in Haines City arrested a man after they said he left a boy on the side of the road at night.
Polk County detectives remove $9.5 million worth of drugs in undercover operations across multiple states
A visibly frustrated sheriff announced the arrest of seven people – three of which were illegal immigrants – after 5 kilos of heroin and 130 pounds of meth were seized.
A visibly frustrated sheriff announced the arrest of seven people – three of which were illegal immigrants – after 5 kilos of heroin and 130 pounds of meth were seized.
Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Florida man sentenced to one year in prison for beating puppy to death
The man killed the dog while trying to discipline him after coming home to a messy house.
The man killed the dog while trying to discipline him after coming home to a messy house.
Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure at Florida wildlife sanctuary
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
3 dead in Florida after car crashes into Amtrak train, authorities say
Three people were reported dead in Florida after a vehicle crashed into an Amtrak passenger train traveling from Miami to New York on Saturday night, authorities said.
Three people were reported dead in Florida after a vehicle crashed into an Amtrak passenger train traveling from Miami to New York on Saturday night, authorities said.
Deputies: Man locked child in room with no food, bucket of kitty litter for bathroom
An Ocala man is facing felony child neglect charges after investigators say he locked a child in a room with no food or access to a bathroom.
An Ocala man is facing felony child neglect charges after investigators say he locked a child in a room with no food or access to a bathroom.
Sarasota deputies go to armed robbery suspect's house, find him wearing mud mask
Deputies went to a robbery suspect's house to arrest him -- only to apparently interrupt his exfoliating session.
Deputies went to a robbery suspect's house to arrest him -- only to apparently interrupt his exfoliating session.
Florida prisoner gets 2nd death sentence for killing fellow inmate
A Florida prison inmate already on death row for killing a fellow inmate has received another death sentence for killing a different inmate.
A Florida prison inmate already on death row for killing a fellow inmate has received another death sentence for killing a different inmate.
145 graves discovered on grounds of King High School in Tampa
Radar found approximately 145 graves buried 3 to 5 feet deep. The Hillsborough County school district plans to tear down the school's agricultural workshop, which may have been built on top of more graves.
Radar found approximately 145 graves buried 3 to 5 feet deep. The Hillsborough County school district plans to tear down the school's agricultural workshop, which may have been built on top of more graves.
Teen charged after fatally striking 7-year-old Florida boy with vehicle, troopers say
The teen has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash without rendering aid and for driving an unregistered vehicle.
The teen has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash without rendering aid and for driving an unregistered vehicle.