Florida mom finds 2-year-old daughter locked inside South Florida day care
A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"
A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"
Florida firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into bay
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
Mother, boyfriend charged with kidnapping 4-year-old Tampa boy at center of Amber Alert
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
Coast Guard offloads $1 billion worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Thursday, one of its largest seizures to date.
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Thursday, one of its largest seizures to date.
FDLE: 4-year-old boy from West Tampa area found safe in north Florida; charges could be filed
A Florida Amber Alert was issued for a 4-year-old boy who investigators say was kidnapped in the West Tampa area, but he has since been found safe.
A Florida Amber Alert was issued for a 4-year-old boy who investigators say was kidnapped in the West Tampa area, but he has since been found safe.
Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate
Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
Florida judge blocks release of Bob Saget's death records
Saget's family filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
Saget's family filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
Deputies: Father accused of beating 9-year-old son over iPad app purchases
A Palm Coast man is accused of beating his nine-year-old son after he and his younger brother made several iPad app purchases.
A Palm Coast man is accused of beating his nine-year-old son after he and his younger brother made several iPad app purchases.
Parkland shooting father led away by police after climbing crane near White House marking killings
The father of a student killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has been led away by police after climbing a construction crane near the White House in Washington, D.C. to mark four years since the shooting.
The father of a student killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has been led away by police after climbing a construction crane near the White House in Washington, D.C. to mark four years since the shooting.
Florida firefighters rescue dog stuck in 15-foot hole
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.
Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy, forensic reports released by medical examiner
Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy and forensic reports were released by the medical examiner, revealing new details about the circumstances around his death.
Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy and forensic reports were released by the medical examiner, revealing new details about the circumstances around his death.
Puppies rescued from Puerto Rico spread love to dolphins in Clearwater
Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
St. Pete man arrested after permanently blinding puppy by throwing it against a wall, police say
St. Petersburg police have arrested Willie Earl Capehart, 62, after they say he threw a 14-week-old puppy against a wall while he was supposed to be babysitting.
St. Petersburg police have arrested Willie Earl Capehart, 62, after they say he threw a 14-week-old puppy against a wall while he was supposed to be babysitting.
Motorcycle crash kills man, injures child passenger in Bradenton
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
Anclote High School teacher dies after being hit by SUV in school parking lot
Beloved Anclote High School teacher Ciara McKeon, 28, has died of her injuries, one day after she was hit by an SUV in the school's parking lot.
Beloved Anclote High School teacher Ciara McKeon, 28, has died of her injuries, one day after she was hit by an SUV in the school's parking lot.
Police: Florida parents locked adopted son in box inside their garage for 5 years
Police say the Florida couple locked their 13-year-old adopted son in a box in their garage for up to 18 hours a day, and made him use a bucket to go to the bathroom. The boy told police he ran away from home "because I feel like no one loves me" -- then pleaded with officers to arrest him because he "would rather be in prison than back at home."
Police say the Florida couple locked their 13-year-old adopted son in a box in their garage for up to 18 hours a day, and made him use a bucket to go to the bathroom. The boy told police he ran away from home "because I feel like no one loves me" -- then pleaded with officers to arrest him because he "would rather be in prison than back at home."
Signs and symptoms: Death of Bob Saget highlights dangers of head injuries and sleep
Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.
Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.
Florida school bus driver arrested for driving 40 kids home while drunk, deputies say
In body cam video released by the sheriff's office, McNeil is heard saying ‘don’t hit me' multiple times as deputies are arresting him.
In body cam video released by the sheriff's office, McNeil is heard saying ‘don’t hit me' multiple times as deputies are arresting him.
Astra: Payloads failed to reach orbit following company's first Florida launch
Astra Space, Inc. launched its first rocket from Florida on Thursday marking a historic milestone for the Alameda, California-based company. However, just minutes into its flight, Astra announced that an issue prevented the payloads from being delivered into orbit.
Astra Space, Inc. launched its first rocket from Florida on Thursday marking a historic milestone for the Alameda, California-based company. However, just minutes into its flight, Astra announced that an issue prevented the payloads from being delivered into orbit.
War trophy from George Washington’s army discovered amid British shipwreck
The simple sight of a button is usually something people take for granted, but to maritime archeologists in Florida, a recent discovery is nothing short of a historical treasure- a rare war trophy claimed by a British soldier on American soil.
The simple sight of a button is usually something people take for granted, but to maritime archeologists in Florida, a recent discovery is nothing short of a historical treasure- a rare war trophy claimed by a British soldier on American soil.