Drug suspect agrees to come retrieve lost wallet filled with cash -- not realizing who had it
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
First ever all-female crew makes history at Florida fire department
“It is beyond empowering to stand alongside these strong women."
Frustrated Marion County teacher posts tearful video on Facebook, goes viral
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
COVID-19 treatment underway in Florida has near-perfect success rate
Since April, they have seen a 96.4 percent survival rate for COVID-19 patients admitted at AdventHealth Ocala.
30 former circus elephants find new home at Florida wildlife refuge
Most of the animals previously traveled with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus until they were retired in 2016.
Florida high school bans football team's police flag after critics deem it "openly racist"
The team's use of the symbol received swift backlash online, with some calling the move 'openly racist.'
Pregnant woman pulls husband to safety after shark attack in Florida Keys
When a shark attacked her husband during a snorkeling trip in the Florida Keys, his pregnant wife didn't think twice, jumping out of a boat to pull him to safety, a sheriff's deputy said.
Florida’s first snow park on track to open in November
The first day of Fall arrived on Tuesday and the website for Snowcat Ridge Snow Park still has November 2020 as its debut month.
Don Lewis' family sues Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin for defamation: TMZ
The family of Don Lewis, the missing and presumed dead ex-husband of Carole Baskin, is suing the Big Cat Rescue CEO for defamation.
Rep. Gaetz calls for election bribery probe of Bloomberg over pledge to pay Florida felons' fines
House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., told "Hannity" Tuesday that he has spoken with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody about potentially launching a bribery investigation into former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Florida's diverse and growing population will uphold its crucial swing state status in 2020, experts say
Florida has become one of the most important U.S. swing states over the last several decades. Experts say it’s remains a key and unpredictable state for November.
NFL, Tampa officials make COVID-19 contingency plans for Super Bowl
Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium will be the site of the Super Bowl next February 7 during uncertain times.
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote
Just days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a court victory to keep felons from voting until they've paid off fines, restitution and court fees, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has stepped in to help them pay off the debts.
Florida governor introduces legislation with harsh penalties for disorderly assemblies
Florida's governor, surrounded by sheriffs, police chiefs and state legislative leaders, announced a new bill that will increase penalties against protesters involved in looting and violence. The proposal will also cut state funding to cities that "defund the police."
Jacksonville strip club owners want to lower dancer age to 18
Some Florida strip club owners are lobbying to lower the age limit for dancers from 21 to 18-years-old, calling the current age requirement unconstitutional.
Coast Guard unloads several tons of seized cocaine and marijuana in Fort Lauderdale
The Coast Guard crew removed some of the 12,100 pounds of cocaine and 5,759 pounds of marijuana worth more than $2 million from a boat at Port Everglades.
Disney World reveals early December hours
The theme park will be making changes from November.
Georgia snorkeler attacked by shark in Florida Keys
A 30-year-old snorkeler from Atlanta, Georgia was attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys on Sunday.
Florida man survives alligator attack while walking dog, gets 65 stitches
A Florida man out walking his dog was attacked by an alligator and nearly dragged into a canal behind his home.