Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months

A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.

Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar accused of child molestation

A former reality television star from the TLC series "19 Kids and Counting" is facing charges after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.

Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed

A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.

Sesame Street vs. SeaWorld: Sesame Workshop files lawsuit to end deal

Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.

See the photos: Florida inmate twists handcuff off

Deputies at the Martin County Sheriff's Office shared photos of damaged handcuffs after an inmate who was experiencing mental health issues twisted one of the cuffs off.

Video surfaces of 'dancing mattress' along Florida roadway

Video of a “dancing mattress" has come to light after a Florida man stumbled upon it while trying to free up some space on his phone.

Who is Ivanna Lisette Ortiz? Orlando woman allegedly fired shots at Rihanna's LA home

An Orlando, Florida woman has been arrested in California under suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple bullets into the singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

'We are exhausted’: Tampa rescue races to save accidental litter, begs community to foster

A Tampa rescue founder is pleading for fosters and volunteers after what she calls an "overwhelming" surge of owner surrenders, stray dogs and urgent cases. The influx includes 10 puppies from an accidental litter found living in a backyard kennel in Dover.

Florida man records truck flying above cars during wild crash in Melbourne

A high-speed collision in Melbourne on Saturday resulted in a vehicle being launched into the air after a driver failed to brake for stopped traffic.

DOJ: Florida man pleads guilty to sharing videos depicting torture of monkeys

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a Florida man faces up to seven years in prison after he plead guilty Monday to distributing videos depicting the torture of monkeys.

Volusia County deputy shot twice in Deltona, body camera also shot: Sheriff

A Volusia County deputy was shot twice on Monday afternoon while investigating a call in Deltona, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. That deputy was treated at the hospital and is expected to be OK, the sheriff said.

Cuban Coast Guard kills 4, injures 6 in gunfire with Florida-based boat

A violent confrontation in Cuban territorial waters on Wednesday morning left four people dead and several others injured after a Florida-registered speedboat reportedly opened fire on Cuban authorities.