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.
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.
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.
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.'
Girlfriend 'smiled' before throwing boyfriend's dog off 7th floor balcony in Clearwater Beach
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
Florida man breaks beer bottle over head, deputy shoots thinking sound was gunshot
The sergeant, who was behind the suspect and wasn’t able to see the bottle "heard the popping noise" and thought the man had shot at his deputies, Sheriff Judd said. He fired one shot, hitting the man in the neck.
MLB negotiations recessed, will resume Monday as deadline looms
The sides held a series of short and more frequent meetings that stretched into Sunday night before saying they would resume in the morning.
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."
'His blood was all over my wedding dress': Family of man shot at wedding wants officers charged
Daniel Knight was shot and killed by a Winter Park police officer at his niece's wedding reception on Saturday night.
'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.
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.
Florida woman allegedly stabbed husband 140 times, fractured skull with meat cleaver: police said
The body of Melvin Weller, 62, was found by the woman's son, who reported it to police.
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.
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.
Allegedly drunken woman on motorized scooter leads officer on chase through Florida airport
An allegedly drunken passenger at a Florida airport led a police officer on a chase, using her motorized suitcase to get away.
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.
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.'"
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.