These states have the lowest life expectancies, according to the CDC
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
More than a week later, 9-year-old Central Florida boy still missing
Authorities say the two could be in a silver Mitsubishi Outlander with the Florida license tag IB14FR.
'Dude, I just need you to exit the car, please!': Snake hitches ride, terrifies woman
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
Tow truck driver stabbed while trying to repossess vehicle, police say
A 39-year-old tow truck driver is fighting for his life after police say he was stabbed while trying to repossess a vehicle in Venice.
Kidnapped teen's secret message, father's communication with Florida relative produce new leads
Daphne Westbrook didn't come home from a weekend trip to visit her father back in October 2019. Ever since, law enforcement has been searching for the pair, under the belief Daphne has been drugged or otherwise subdued.
Amber Alert issued for Tennessee girl thought to be with father in Tampa Bay area
An Amber Alert has been issued for a Tennessee girl believed to be in the Tampa Bay area with her father.
Walt Disney World sold out as spring breakers head to Florida
Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.
Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
Police: Inmates attack Florida man accused in adopted daughter's torture death
Five inmates in a South Florida jail beat up an accused child killer as he slept. Jorge Barahona is accused of murdering his 10-year-old adopted daughter after investigators said he tortured her and her twin brother for months.
Sarasota sheriff's office mourns the loss of K-9 Bryx
K9 Bryx was laid to rest Saturday after a nearly 9-year battle with Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics and southern Europe that is transmitted by sand flies.
Police: Naked Cowboy arrested in Daytona Beach during Bike Week
Public records from law enforcement show that Robert Burck was arrested for resisting an officer without violence and aggressive panhandling.
Missing 9-year-old Mount Dora boy may be traveling out of state with 42-year-old man
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the Mount Dora Police Department.
Video appears to show biker jumping over rising drawbridge in Daytona Beach
Video surveillance appears to show a motorcyclist jumping over a rising draw bridge in Daytona Beach, Florida, where the annual Bike Week gathering now is underway.
Spring Break veers toward ‘normal’ – despite coronavirus pandemic
"They did not have masks on," a Miami resident said of partiers in one beachside cafe. "It looked like a dance club. I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re just in week one. I hope this is not how it’s going to be."
WOW! School of blacktip sharks spotted swimming near Florida beach
Photographer Paul Dabill used a drone camera to capture the amazing sight in front of Singer Island on Wednesday.
Florida girl caught singing 'Girl on Fire' while cleaning pool goes viral
The video has racked up over 8 million views on TikTok -- including one from Alicia Keys herself!
Woman walked into home, grabbed child in attempted kidnapping, deputies say
Flagler County sheriff's deputies say a woman walked into a family's home and grabbed a toddler by the arm. The toddler has since been reunited with family.
Clearwater couple charged with manslaughter, neglect after child's death
Investigators said the three children were malnourished, had bedsores, diaper rash, severely matted hair, and were unable to speak or even walk. One of the children was found dead in the couple's home.
Snorkeler finds nearly 70 lbs. of cocaine floating off Florida Keys
A snorkeler off the Florida Keys spotted a large bundle floating in the water and called police. It turned out to be 25 bricks of cocaine -- worth more than $1.5 million.
Brooksville kennel operator charged with animal cruelty after investigators find 11 dead puppies
The operator of a Brooksville kennel has been arrested for animal cruelty after investigators found 11 dead puppies on the property.