Hurricane Ian could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane near Tampa Bay
If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
Armed man in Florida claims 'I'm from Chicago, bro' — then leaves store when this happens
Surveillance video shows the man walk into the Florida convenience store armed with a shotgun, and then he tells the clerk he's "from Chicago, bro." Here's what happened next:
Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 2 in Caribbean; Tampa Bay, Florida braces for major threat
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Tampa Bay area as mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of the region.
Tropical Storm Ian forecast to rapidly intensify into hurricane today, significant threat eyes Florida
Ian is expected to become a hurricane Sunday night or early Monday, then reach major-hurricane strength by Monday night.
Weather deteriorates in Canada as powerful Hurricane Fiona approaches
Widespread, potentially prolonged power outages, numerous downed trees, structural damage, washed-out roads and significant coastal erosion due to battering waves and storm surge are all potential impacts of Fiona in Atlantic Canada, regardless if it has become a post-tropical cyclone or if it is still a hurricane.
NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
Florida boat captain charged with manslaughter in parasailing accident that killed Illinois mother
A boat captain has been charged with manslaughter in a Memorial Day parasailing crash in the Florida Keys that killed a 33-year-old Illinois woman and injured her young son and nephew.
Dog rescued after being tossed over bridge from moving car, Orange County shelter says
A Florida woman rescued an abandoned dog while she was walking her own dog on Wednesday.
Viral video claims to show family sneaking older child into Disney World using baby stroller
The video was posted by TikToker @myfrienditsmebarbie and has racked up over 7 million views.
Florida deputies find enough fentanyl to kill 1.5 million people during search of Jacksonville home
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said its narcotics unit recently found enough fentanyl inside a home that could reportedly kill up to 1.5 million people.
3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.
University of Tampa student shot, killed getting into wrong car identified as New Yorker
A University of Tampa student who lost his life early Saturday morning as he tried to enter a man’s car has been identified as Carson Senfield.
Florida woman accused of attempting to murder her roommates after stabbing them, and then going shopping
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested for attempted first-degree murder after deputies found two people who were stabbed Friday morning.
Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
'Heroes': Florida girls use toys, hair dryer to fight off man attacking their mother, police say
The twin girls are being called 'little heroes.'
WATCH: Chick-fil-A worker in Florida tackles carjacker outside restaurant in viral video
A Florida Chick-fil-A employee is being hailed a hero after tackling a carjacker outside the restaurant and rescuing a woman and her baby.
Florida man accused of crushing truck with excavator, assaults woman for not having drug money, deputies say
A Florida man is accused of assaulting a woman for not having drug money and crushing her truck with an excavator, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said.
Grill left under vehicle blamed for blaze destroying 11 vehicles outside Dolphins game
Nearly a dozen vehicles went up in flames in the parking lot of Hard Rock Stadium during a Miami Dolphins game this weekend. Investigators think the blaze started in the area of a pre-game tailgate party, according to WSVN 7News.
Florida man who replaced teen's medication with laxatives found guilty
A Florida man has been found guilty after a woman reported that her 14-year-old son's medication had been tampered with back in 2019.
Florida father, son stomped on victim 'until he’s unconscious' at wedding reception, sheriff says
Volusia County deputies are looking for Joel O'Grady, 38, and Julian Falkinburg, 21, who both live in Sanford.