Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' sentenced to 75 days in prison, $5K fine

A federal judge has sentenced a Tampa Bay area man known as "lectern guy" to 75 days in prison for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog

A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."

GOES-T weather satellite ready for liftoff next week from Florida

An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.

'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop

A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.

Florida man wanted for shooting deputy killed after breaking into home, exchanging gunfire with owner: sheriff

The suspect who was wanted for shooting and critically injuring a north Florida deputy -- setting off a statewide Blue Alert -- was killed in a shootout with a homeowner after he broke into the man's house.

Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice

Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.

Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel's cause of death revealed

"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.

MLB lockout talks resume in Florida as season openers threatened

The lockout enters its 82nd day Monday as negotiations resume in Florida. MLB on Friday canceled spring training games from Feb. 26 through March 4.

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day

The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff's sister, husband found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Florida

The sister of Wall Street fraudster Bernie Madoff and her husband were found dead in what investigators said was an apparent murder-suicide in Florida, according to news reports.

NASCAR revs up at Daytona with new car, new teams, new look

The 64th Daytona 500 is set for Sunday, Feb. 20 and NASCAR is bringing in new cars, new looks and new teams.

Police: Helicopter crashes into ocean off Miami Beach

Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon.

One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island

The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.

Brian Flores, former Dolphins coach, joins Steelers as senior defensive assistant

The hiring comes less than three weeks after Flores, who is Black, sued the NFL and three teams over alleged racist hiring practices following his dismissal by Miami.

Florida man arrested for DUI told police he was 'high and happy'

"Evans’ eyes were bloodshot and watery. He behaved erratically, speaking quickly and nonsensically about how high and happy he was due to his use of a vape pen," the sheriff's office said.