Teen girl attacked by shark on Florida beach to have leg amputated, hospital says
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
Florida man lifts overturned Jeep to rescue toddler after accident
A baby boy is safe after a Florida driver was in the right place at the right time and saved him from an overturned Jeep!
A baby boy is safe after a Florida driver was in the right place at the right time and saved him from an overturned Jeep!
CDC links Sarasota ice cream maker to deadly listeria outbreak
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Video: Suspect with flamethrower torches flag at Uhuru House in St. Petersburg
St. Pete police are looking for a suspect with a flamethrower who set fire to the African flag raised in front of the St. Pete Uhuru House Black community center Friday.
St. Pete police are looking for a suspect with a flamethrower who set fire to the African flag raised in front of the St. Pete Uhuru House Black community center Friday.
Vegan Florida mother convicted of starving toddler to death with strict raw fruits, vegetables diet
Vegan mother Sheila O'Leary fed her child only raw fruits, vegetables and breast milk.
Vegan mother Sheila O'Leary fed her child only raw fruits, vegetables and breast milk.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
Florida man poses as Disney World cast member, steals $10K R2-D2 droid, deputies say
A Central Florida man was arrested after deputies said he posed as a Walt Disney World cast member and took a “Star Wars” R2-D2 droid, in the hopes that Disney's security would hire him.
A Central Florida man was arrested after deputies said he posed as a Walt Disney World cast member and took a “Star Wars” R2-D2 droid, in the hopes that Disney's security would hire him.
HCFR: Child critically injured in lightning strike at Riverview park
A child has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning near a boat ramp at a Hillsborough County Park Thursday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A child has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning near a boat ramp at a Hillsborough County Park Thursday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Brian Laundrie’s parents will face jury for allegedly knowing about Gabby Petito's death during search
A Sarasota County judge has decided to move forward with the lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, which claims they knew their son murdered Gabby Petito as authorities were searching for her.
A Sarasota County judge has decided to move forward with the lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, which claims they knew their son murdered Gabby Petito as authorities were searching for her.
Family of mother killed while parasailing in Florida Keys files wrongful death lawsuit
The 33-year-old died and two young children were injured when their parasail was cut loose, dragging them through the ocean and slamming them into the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.
The 33-year-old died and two young children were injured when their parasail was cut loose, dragging them through the ocean and slamming them into the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.
St. Pete man dies trying to save teen in Lake Michigan
Lifeguards recovered the body of a Florida man Monday after he tried to save the life of a teenager, Indiana conservation officers said.
Lifeguards recovered the body of a Florida man Monday after he tried to save the life of a teenager, Indiana conservation officers said.
Florida pastor exposes self at Starbucks in Kissimmee, deputies say
Detectives said Enginio Dali Muniz-Colon is a pastor in Kissimmee and teaches online Ministry classes.
Detectives said Enginio Dali Muniz-Colon is a pastor in Kissimmee and teaches online Ministry classes.
Florida rapper 'SpotemGottem' arrested after Miami jet ski chase
The rapper is accused of speeding on the jet ski and swerving through boats and swimmers in the area.
The rapper is accused of speeding on the jet ski and swerving through boats and swimmers in the area.
Brian Laundrie's notebook confession: Experts weigh in on killer's claims about how he murdered Gabby Petito
Brian Laundrie framed his strangulation of Gabby Petito as an act of mercy and an "unexpected tragedy" in a handwritten confession discovered near his remains in October and just unveiled Friday. Experts moved quick to dissect his story.
Brian Laundrie framed his strangulation of Gabby Petito as an act of mercy and an "unexpected tragedy" in a handwritten confession discovered near his remains in October and just unveiled Friday. Experts moved quick to dissect his story.
Officials: 2 hostages rescued after kidnapping overnight in Central Florida; suspect shot, killed
Law enforcement said two women have been rescued and are being treated for their injuries in Central Florida after they were reportedly kidnapped and held hostage by an armed man late Saturday, who led authorities in pursuit and was ultimately killed in a shoot-out with deputies.
Law enforcement said two women have been rescued and are being treated for their injuries in Central Florida after they were reportedly kidnapped and held hostage by an armed man late Saturday, who led authorities in pursuit and was ultimately killed in a shoot-out with deputies.
Coast Guard: 7 rescued after lighting strikes boat 100 miles off Clearwater
Seven people taking part in a fishing tournament had to be rescued Saturday after their boat was struck by lightning off the coast of Clearwater.
Seven people taking part in a fishing tournament had to be rescued Saturday after their boat was struck by lightning off the coast of Clearwater.
WATCH: Florida driver uses sidewalk to avoid rush hour traffic, deputies say
A Florida driver who reportedly avoided rush hour traffic on a regular basis by taking the sidewalk was finally caught and ticketed by deputies.
A Florida driver who reportedly avoided rush hour traffic on a regular basis by taking the sidewalk was finally caught and ticketed by deputies.
Florida house party: 'key players' identified in break-in of $8 million mansion, authorities
More than 200 teens are accused of breaking into an $8 million Florida mansion and throwing a massive party where they downed a $1500 bottle of champagne and swiped a football signed by former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
More than 200 teens are accused of breaking into an $8 million Florida mansion and throwing a massive party where they downed a $1500 bottle of champagne and swiped a football signed by former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.