Video: HCSO deputy rescues mother, 5 kids from overturned minivan

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister says the actions of his deputy were nothing short of extraordinary when he helped rescue a mother and her five children trapped inside an overturned minivan. 

DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state’s decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants.

Florida woman who deputies say shot, killed her neighbor arrested

A Florida woman who deputies said shot a neighbor through the front door of her Ocala-area apartment, killing that woman, has been arrested, according to authorities.

Texas sheriff files criminal case over migrants flown from San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has filed a criminal case with the DA's office in connection with what they say was the illegal transportation of 49 migrants from San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard last fall.

Florida teen stabs girl 15 times, 'charges' mom outside restaurant in violent attack: affidavit

A Florida teen is accused of attacking a 17-year-old girl – allegedly stabbing her 15 times – and her mother outside a restaurant in St. Johns County, according to authorities.

Florida sheriff: Mom shot, killed by neighbor amid long-standing feud over her children

A Florida mom was shot and killed over the weekend after confronting a neighbor who reportedly confronted the woman's children amid a long-standing "neighborhood feud," Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods told reporters on Monday.

Woman was shoplifting at Florida mall when her car burst into flames with 2 children inside: police

A Florida woman was arrested and could face charges after two children were left alone in a parked vehicle that suddenly caught fire and quickly became engulfed in flames, forcing nearby shoppers to rush to help, all while the mom was apparently shoplifting inside, according to police and online court records.

Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Depression #2 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Arlene according to the National Hurricane Center. 

Video: Man jumps into Busch Gardens alligator enclosure

A man visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay stunned a group of onlookers as he jumped into the park’s alligator enclosure on Wednesday. 

Singer DaniLeigh arrested in DUI hit-and-run crash in Florida: TMZ

Singer DaniLeigh is accused of being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Miami Beach that left a moped rider with a fractured spine, TMZ reports.

Hollywood Florida shooting: 9 hurt after 'dispute' between groups near beach boardwalk, police say

Police are responding to a mass shooting incident near the beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida. According to a police spokesperson, nine people were injured in the shooting. One person was detained by police while another is still being sought.