Record-breaking catch: Hunters capture 18-foot Burmese python in South Florida
Python hunters in South Florida have snagged a record-breaking catch.
Python hunters in South Florida have snagged a record-breaking catch.
Man oversleeps jury duty, goes to jail for 10 days
Deandre Somerville, 21, was sworn-in as a juror on a civil case in South Florida in August. He understood he was to return the next day for the continuation of the trial, but he overslept. He also failed to report to the jury office why he was absent. A judge ordered Somerville to serve 10 days in jail, and he must complete 150 hours of community service while on probation.
Deandre Somerville, 21, was sworn-in as a juror on a civil case in South Florida in August. He understood he was to return the next day for the continuation of the trial, but he overslept. He also failed to report to the jury office why he was absent. A judge ordered Somerville to serve 10 days in jail, and he must complete 150 hours of community service while on probation.
Florida man accidentally shoots, kills son-in-law amid birthday surprise
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
Mother charged with murder of 5-month-old son
When Burgandie Marquez's 5-month-old boy started having seizures the morning of Friday, Sept. 27, she tried to console him. Later that day, during a trip from Palm Harbor to see the baby's father in Pasco County, she said the baby's condition got worse, so she stopped to call 911.
When Burgandie Marquez's 5-month-old boy started having seizures the morning of Friday, Sept. 27, she tried to console him. Later that day, during a trip from Palm Harbor to see the baby's father in Pasco County, she said the baby's condition got worse, so she stopped to call 911.
'We are going to protect our children:' Internet predator sting operation yields 11 arrests
An internet predator sting operation has yielded 11 arrests in Central Florida.
An internet predator sting operation has yielded 11 arrests in Central Florida.
93-year-old Florida man goes to the beach for the first time -- and soaks in every moment
Howard Fisher has been living in Florida for 20 years – but never went into the Gulf waters. For his birthday, he finally decided to see what the hype was all about it.
Howard Fisher has been living in Florida for 20 years – but never went into the Gulf waters. For his birthday, he finally decided to see what the hype was all about it.
Florida teen dies while protecting his 5-year-old sister from home intruder
Khyler Edman teen died while protecting his 5-year-old sister from a home invader, authorities in Florida said.
Khyler Edman teen died while protecting his 5-year-old sister from a home invader, authorities in Florida said.
'Clueless' actress, Stacey Dash, arrested in Pasco County for domestic battery
Stacey Dash, an actress, was arrested in New Port Richey, Florida on a domestic battery charge.
Stacey Dash, an actress, was arrested in New Port Richey, Florida on a domestic battery charge.
Tampa woman goes missing from Dallas airport after ominous phone call to relative
Paulino Del Mundo, or Paula, has been planning a trip to Mexico for more than a year. However, Paula's relaxing vacation to Mexico has turned into a nightmare for her family.
Paulino Del Mundo, or Paula, has been planning a trip to Mexico for more than a year. However, Paula's relaxing vacation to Mexico has turned into a nightmare for her family.
Florida man's murder plot against wife backfires after he's left paralyzed
A Virginia judge on Wednesday denied bond to a Florida man whose alleged plot to murder his wife went awry earlier this month when he was shot and paralyzed.
A Virginia judge on Wednesday denied bond to a Florida man whose alleged plot to murder his wife went awry earlier this month when he was shot and paralyzed.
Heartwarming video shows Florida boy asking girlfriend, both with Down syndrome, to homecoming
The video, which has racked up over 35,000 views, shows David walking up to Saris with balloons, flowers and a sign in hand that asks "Will you be my sunshine to homecoming?"
The video, which has racked up over 35,000 views, shows David walking up to Saris with balloons, flowers and a sign in hand that asks "Will you be my sunshine to homecoming?"
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Florida sheriff warns parents about more apps following arrest of 23 suspected child predators
The sheriff's office had previously released a list of 15 apps parents should watch out for, noting the apps can be used by predators targeting children. Following the latest series of arrests, investigators updated the list to include six additional apps.
The sheriff's office had previously released a list of 15 apps parents should watch out for, noting the apps can be used by predators targeting children. Following the latest series of arrests, investigators updated the list to include six additional apps.
Pit bull dies after protecting young children from snake bite
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
Deputies: Florida mother of 4 beaten to death with baseball bat
Marion County deputies say a Florida mother who was found dead along with her four young children was beaten to death by her husband with a baseball bat.
Marion County deputies say a Florida mother who was found dead along with her four young children was beaten to death by her husband with a baseball bat.
Deputies: Florida teen attacks grandparents after being denied more tomatoes at dinner
A Florida teenager is facing assault charges after police say she attacked her grandparents and chased one of them with a knife after her request for more tomatoes during dinner was denied.
A Florida teenager is facing assault charges after police say she attacked her grandparents and chased one of them with a knife after her request for more tomatoes during dinner was denied.
Grandma near death kills disabled grandson, worried that no one could take care of him, police say
An 87-year-old Florida woman told police she gave her disabled 30-year-old grandson a fatal dose of drugs because she fears she's near death and there will be no one else who can take care of him.
An 87-year-old Florida woman told police she gave her disabled 30-year-old grandson a fatal dose of drugs because she fears she's near death and there will be no one else who can take care of him.
Florida school resource officer fired for arresting children
Charges are being dropped against a 6-year-old girl at an Orange County, Florida school after a school resource officer arrested her and another child last week.
Charges are being dropped against a 6-year-old girl at an Orange County, Florida school after a school resource officer arrested her and another child last week.
VIDEO: Florida woman arrested for kicking, pulling dog off the ground by leash
A Florida woman has been arrested after a video of her abusing a dog went viral.
A Florida woman has been arrested after a video of her abusing a dog went viral.
Florida man with Down syndrome died in hot car as caretaker slept off overdose, sheriff says
A Florida man with Down syndrome died in a hot car after his caretaker ingested the herbal supplement kratom, overdosed and fell asleep, authorities said.
A Florida man with Down syndrome died in a hot car after his caretaker ingested the herbal supplement kratom, overdosed and fell asleep, authorities said.