Florida stepdad convicted of abusing boy rescued by keen waitress at Mrs. Potato restaurant
The stepfather of an abused boy who was rescued by an attentive waitress at a Florida restaurant on New Year's Day 2021 has been convicted of false imprisonment, child abuse, and child neglect.
The stepfather of an abused boy who was rescued by an attentive waitress at a Florida restaurant on New Year's Day 2021 has been convicted of false imprisonment, child abuse, and child neglect.
6 Special Olympic Games participants from Haiti reported missing in Florida, deputies say
Six members of the Haiti delegation participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando have been reported missing, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Six members of the Haiti delegation participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando have been reported missing, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Parkland school shooter's defense attorneys try to withdraw from case
The public defenders representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial, only to have the judge refuse their motion. They also tried – and failed – to delay the trial due to the Uvalde, Texas shooting, arguing that the recent massacre makes it impossible for Cruz to get a fair trial.
The public defenders representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial, only to have the judge refuse their motion. They also tried – and failed – to delay the trial due to the Uvalde, Texas shooting, arguing that the recent massacre makes it impossible for Cruz to get a fair trial.
Florida police snipers cover rescue divers searching in alligator-infested pond
As dive teams searched the murky Florida pond for survivors of a car crash, police snipers had to have their rifles trained on the water to protect the divers from alligators.
As dive teams searched the murky Florida pond for survivors of a car crash, police snipers had to have their rifles trained on the water to protect the divers from alligators.
Original Gerber baby Ann Turner Cook dies at 95
Ann Turner Cook, whose cherubic baby face was known the world over as the original Gerber baby, has died at 95.
Ann Turner Cook, whose cherubic baby face was known the world over as the original Gerber baby, has died at 95.
Tropical Storm Alex forms after dropping more than a foot of rain over Florida
Tropical Storm Alex is the first named cyclone of the 2022 Atlantic basin hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Alex is the first named cyclone of the 2022 Atlantic basin hurricane season.
Box of loaded guns found in Florida school near 2018 Parkland shooting site belong to principal, police say
A school resource officer found the weapons, but the school reportedly didn't notify parents until 24 hours later.
A school resource officer found the weapons, but the school reportedly didn't notify parents until 24 hours later.
Tropical Storm Warnings issued in Central, South Florida as heavy rain, gusty winds spread onshore
As of Friday afternoon, this developing system located less than 400 miles southwest of Fort Myers, Florida, was producing clusters of showers and thunderstorms.
As of Friday afternoon, this developing system located less than 400 miles southwest of Fort Myers, Florida, was producing clusters of showers and thunderstorms.
Destructive grasshoppers invading Bay Area gardens
An invasion of mighty munchers is descending on the Bay Area as the population of Florida’s biggest and most voracious grasshopper is growing right now.
An invasion of mighty munchers is descending on the Bay Area as the population of Florida’s biggest and most voracious grasshopper is growing right now.
Tropical Storm Watches issued for parts of Florida ahead of heavy rain, gusty winds
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for portions of the Florida Peninsula, the Keys and Cuba ahead of a developing tropical cyclone.
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for portions of the Florida Peninsula, the Keys and Cuba ahead of a developing tropical cyclone.
'I will hit you:' Florida man, 77, punches friend, 84, over golf etiquette at The Villages, deputies say
An argument between two men on the green at The Villages over golf etiquette led to one of them facing a battery charge, according to Sumter County deputies.
An argument between two men on the green at The Villages over golf etiquette led to one of them facing a battery charge, according to Sumter County deputies.
Gabby Petito family's lawsuit against Laundrie family lists potential witnesses
Lawyers representing the family of Gabby Petito in their civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie have released a list of witnesses they expect to testify in the case. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino described it as a "wish list" and said it was "not likely" that Brian's parents would testify.
Lawyers representing the family of Gabby Petito in their civil lawsuit against the family of Brian Laundrie have released a list of witnesses they expect to testify in the case. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino described it as a "wish list" and said it was "not likely" that Brian's parents would testify.
Mom killed, 2 kids injured parasailing in Florida Keys
A mother from Illinois was killed and her 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. One of the boys had to be resuscitated with CPR and airlifted to a Miami hospital.
A mother from Illinois was killed and her 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. One of the boys had to be resuscitated with CPR and airlifted to a Miami hospital.
Lynyrd Skynyrd legend Ronnie Van Zant's childhood home put up for sale
The childhood home of Lynyrd Skynyrd rock legend Ronnie Van Zant and his brothers is on the market for $629,000 in Florida.
The childhood home of Lynyrd Skynyrd rock legend Ronnie Van Zant and his brothers is on the market for $629,000 in Florida.
‘Sick joke’: Florida man posts photo posing with weapons, asking directions to nearest school
A social media post that appeared to threaten a mass shooting landed a Lutz man behind bars on Sunday.
A social media post that appeared to threaten a mass shooting landed a Lutz man behind bars on Sunday.
‘This student’s behavior is sickening’: Florida 5th grader arrested for mass shooting threat
A 10-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after deputies say he sent a text message threatening a mass shooting.
A 10-year-old Florida boy has been arrested after deputies say he sent a text message threatening a mass shooting.
‘This is the real deal’: Kennedy Space Center's new immersive journey into future of spaceflight
Walking into the new experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is like a gateway to the future of space exploration.
Walking into the new experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is like a gateway to the future of space exploration.
Woman accused of leaving 4 dogs to die in car in Florida
A woman has been charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty after authorities said that four dogs in her care died after being left inside a vehicle.
A woman has been charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty after authorities said that four dogs in her care died after being left inside a vehicle.
Police: Woman left 4 dogs to die in hot car while she ate lunch at Florida restaurant
Police said the woman left her four dogs to die in a hot car with no air conditioning and the windows rolled up while she went to eat lunch. When she returned an hour later, investigators said the 4-year-old Goldendoodle, 2-year-old Boxer, and two 12-week-old Goldendoodle puppies were all dead.
Police said the woman left her four dogs to die in a hot car with no air conditioning and the windows rolled up while she went to eat lunch. When she returned an hour later, investigators said the 4-year-old Goldendoodle, 2-year-old Boxer, and two 12-week-old Goldendoodle puppies were all dead.
Carnival Freedom Fire: Part of cruise ship catches fire while docked at Grand Turk
Part of Carnival's Freedom cruise ship caught fire Thursday morning while docked at Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the cruise line said, sending dark black smoke into the air.
Part of Carnival's Freedom cruise ship caught fire Thursday morning while docked at Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the cruise line said, sending dark black smoke into the air.