Video shows missing Florida woman swimming in Wekiva River, deputies say

Investigators said a video and two photographs taken by hikers in mid-December show missing 31-year-old Paola Marie Miranda-Rosa swimming in the Wekiva River.

New Hillsborough sheriff's K9 named after sergeant killed in line of duty

K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.

Florida man charged with attempted murder after allegedly strangling woman at bus stop

A Florida man was charged with attempted felony murder after allegedly trying to strangle a female at a bus stop, police said. Warning: The story contains graphic video.

Dade City man's dog dies soon after scare from neighborhood fireworks

A Dade City family says their 3-year-old border collie became so panicked amid New Year's Eve fireworks that his heart stopped.

Florida man charged with killing realtor he mistook for landlord who evicted him

A South Florida real estate agent was shot and killed by a recently-evicted man who mistakenly thought she was his former landlord, authorities said.

Coast Guard recovers body of Florida boater, 1 still missing

The Coast Guard recovered the body of David Savioe, 33, Sunday morning and is still searching for Michael Sedor, 39, who disappeared after their boat, "Dog House," sank near Cedar Key. 

Famous Key West Southernmost Point buoy burned after 2 set tree on fire

Police in Key West are searching for two people who burned a part of Key West's famous Southernmost Point buoy early New Year's Day after setting a fire near the tourist attraction. 

Doorbell camera shows mama bear and cub trying to enter Florida home

A Florida resident was shocked to see a mama bear and her cub at the door of her home on Christmas. Even more shocking? Her Ring camera caught the curious pair trying to push the front door open.

Florida deputies: Tiger shot, killed following attack after man entered 'unauthorized area' near enclosure

A man who was part of a cleaning crew at the Naples Zoo entered an unauthorized area near a tiger's enclosure and was attacked, officials say. When deputies arrived, they were forced to shoot the animal, which later passed away.

University of Miami to start next semester remotely amid COVID surge

The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.

Florida police officer dies in motorcycle crash, officials say

Troopers said a 24-year-old woman was driving a motorcycle on Pineda Causeway when she, for an unknown reason, struck the concrete barrier wall.

Second eaglet emerges from egg in southwest Florida

One day after an eaglet hatched at a well-known nest in southwest Florida, its sibling also emerged from its egg, making bald eagles Harriet and M-15 the proud parents of two tiny new eaglets.

Florida police search for hit-and-run driver who killed 2 children, injured 4 others

Police are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who drove onto a sidewalk to pass a bus and crashed into six children, killing two of them and leaving four with severe injuries. He then fled the scene. They've found the car but the driver is still on the run. Investigators said the little girls killed were just 5 and 6 years old.