George Zimmerman's attorney to represent Florida school shooting threat suspect

Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.

Medical marijuana user hospitalized after turning to synthetic 'spice' due to cost

A bad batch of synthetic marijuana, also known as ‘spice,’ is making its way around Hillsborough County. Two people have died after using the drug and another 40 have been hospitalized, as of Tuesday.

Acting as own attorney, Tampa rape suspect tries to blame teenage girl

A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.

Tunnel to Towers to build, donate entire village for families of fallen veterans and first responders

Construction is now underway on a first-of-its-kind neighborhood that'll be home to families of injured service members, families of fallen first responders killed in the line of duty and gold star families. It's all thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow

In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.

Drugged geese drown, landing Florida homeowners association in hot water

Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry. 

New details released about Florida teen accused of threatening mass school shooting

Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins, of North Miami, plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break. 

College student fatally shot by officer was experiencing mental health crisis, family says

Alhaji Sow, 18, was killed after police claimed he lunged at them with a knife. Family members say they believe Sow was having a mental health crisis and don’t believe lethal force should have been used.

Dog abandoned at Tampa airport now a 'very happy guy' in new home

Groomers removed two whole pounds of excess hair from a dog that was abandoned last month by his owner at Tampa International Airport, and ‘Bama’ is now settling into his new home.

Deputy shoots, kills armed elderly Riverview man during in-home welfare check

When a deputy walked into a Riverview home, she believed someone inside needed medical attention. Instead, she encountered a retired officer armed with a gun and was forced to fire her own weapon – killing him, according to the sheriff.

Hillsborough deputy shoots, kills armed elderly man during in-home welfare check

A deputy thought she was walking into a Riverview home to conduct a welfare check, but encountered an armed elderly man. The sheriff says she was forced to shoot him after repeatedly asking him to drop his weapon. The 88-year-old man was a retired Tampa police sergeant.

Clearwater man calls police after finding 5-foot snake hiding inside couch

A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.

One-armed high school basketball star beating the odds

Life Christian Academy senior guard Hansel-Emmanuel Donato has to dribble, shoot, and pass with his right hand. That’s because he doesn’t have a left arm.

Recently-discovered comet visible from Earth for a short time

The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.

U.S. Capitol 'Lectern Guy' gets permission to travel for holidays

Adam Johnson is facing up to six months in prison and a $500 fine. His sentencing is set for February, but he asked a judge for permission to travel for the Christmas holiday.