Florida teacher accused of biting 2 students over jar of pickles
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
Streets flood at Disney's Hollywood Studios after rare March downpour in Central Florida
Like much of Central Florida, the rain came pouring down at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday night.
Like much of Central Florida, the rain came pouring down at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday night.
Dashcam video shows Florida trooper drive into speeding DUI suspect's path to protect Skyway 10K runners
Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
Auschwitz survivor turns 100 despite being forced to dig his own grave by Nazis
If you told 20-year-old Nat Ross that he’d live to be 100 years-old, he would have never believed you. He was one of the millions of Polish Jews that Adolf Hitler planned to murder during his Final Solution.
If you told 20-year-old Nat Ross that he’d live to be 100 years-old, he would have never believed you. He was one of the millions of Polish Jews that Adolf Hitler planned to murder during his Final Solution.
Police ID couple stabbed with throats slashed while riding bikes in Daytona Beach
The Daytona Beach Police Department has identified two victims found deceased with multiple stab wounds and lacerations to their throats.
The Daytona Beach Police Department has identified two victims found deceased with multiple stab wounds and lacerations to their throats.
South Florida teacher hospitalized after 5-year-old attacked her in classroom, police say
Police say a South Florida elementary school teacher had to be carried out of the classroom on a stretcher and hospitalized after a 5-year-old student attacked and beat her, leaving her unresponsive.
Police say a South Florida elementary school teacher had to be carried out of the classroom on a stretcher and hospitalized after a 5-year-old student attacked and beat her, leaving her unresponsive.
Over 1,000 homes evacuated as firefighters battle Florida Panhandle fires
Huge wildfires in the Florida Panhandle forced veterans in a nursing home to evacuate Sunday alongside residents of more than 1,000 homes in an area still recovering from a Category 5 hurricane three years ago.
Huge wildfires in the Florida Panhandle forced veterans in a nursing home to evacuate Sunday alongside residents of more than 1,000 homes in an area still recovering from a Category 5 hurricane three years ago.
Hillsborough deputy makes DoorDash delivery after arresting driver
A Hillsborough County deputy went above and beyond to make sure a woman got her food from DoorDash after arresting the delivery driver.
A Hillsborough County deputy went above and beyond to make sure a woman got her food from DoorDash after arresting the delivery driver.
Missing Florida woman’s body found inside septic tank, handyman charged with murder
A Florida handyman is facing murder charges after the body of 57-year-old Cynthia Cole was found submerged inside the septic tank of her Jensen Beach home, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s office.
A Florida handyman is facing murder charges after the body of 57-year-old Cynthia Cole was found submerged inside the septic tank of her Jensen Beach home, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s office.
PCSO: Man dies after being crushed by a bulldozer while inside a porta-potty at Polk County landfill
A contract worker assigned to be the spotter for heavy equipment coming in and out of a Polk County landfill was crushed by a bulldozer while using a porta-potty, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A contract worker assigned to be the spotter for heavy equipment coming in and out of a Polk County landfill was crushed by a bulldozer while using a porta-potty, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff promises free meal at Polk County jail for group of 14 that 'dined and dashed' at Davenport restaurant
On a busy Friday night, a large group of people just got up and left a Polk County restaurant. And they also left behind a hefty bill. Their hasty exit was caught on camera.
On a busy Friday night, a large group of people just got up and left a Polk County restaurant. And they also left behind a hefty bill. Their hasty exit was caught on camera.
Markeith Loyd sentenced to death for murder of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton
Orlando Police Lt. Clayton was killed in 2017 outside an Orlando Walmart as she tried to arrest Loyd for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.
Orlando Police Lt. Clayton was killed in 2017 outside an Orlando Walmart as she tried to arrest Loyd for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.
Tampa woman who killed lottery winner backs Florida bill that would keep winners' names secret
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would temporarily keep secret the names of lottery winners in Florida has at least one unexpected supporter: the woman in prison for murdering the winner of a $30 million lottery payout.
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would temporarily keep secret the names of lottery winners in Florida has at least one unexpected supporter: the woman in prison for murdering the winner of a $30 million lottery payout.
Publix to remove Russian vodka from shelves
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
Launch stalemate: Russia holding UK satellites made in Florida hostage
Russia orders OneWeb to cut out UK government as an investor before launch.
Russia orders OneWeb to cut out UK government as an investor before launch.
Florida family's adoption of Ukraine children put on hold, worried for boys' safety
Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.
Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
'Miya's Law,' named for murdered Orlando teen, passed by Florida Senate
Police say 19-year-old Miya Marcano was killed by a maintenance worker who had a key to her apartment.
Police say 19-year-old Miya Marcano was killed by a maintenance worker who had a key to her apartment.
GOES-T weather satellite launches, carrying hope of better forecasts
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
ULA launches GOES-T weather satellite into orbit
An essential piece of forecasting technology launched from Florida's coast in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
An essential piece of forecasting technology launched from Florida's coast in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.