Deputies: Florida caregiver stole $14K from victim, says she 'wasn't getting paid enough'
Donnitta Jean Vaughn, 56, is facing several charges.
Donnitta Jean Vaughn, 56, is facing several charges.
Florida senator fights back over nude images stolen from her; introduces bill to strengthen revenge porn law
Florida State. Sen. Lauren Book says someone is trying to extort her by threatening to reveal nude images that were stolen from her. Worse, she found out the images have been bought and traded online since 2020. Now she's fighting back by introducing a new bill to toughen Florida's revenge porn law to keep others from becoming victims.
Florida State. Sen. Lauren Book says someone is trying to extort her by threatening to reveal nude images that were stolen from her. Worse, she found out the images have been bought and traded online since 2020. Now she's fighting back by introducing a new bill to toughen Florida's revenge porn law to keep others from becoming victims.
Winter weather spreads across Eastern US, freezing parts of Florida, Virginia and the Carolinas
Parts of Florida were colder than parts of Alaska on Monday morning as freeze alerts were issued across the Sunshine State.
Parts of Florida were colder than parts of Alaska on Monday morning as freeze alerts were issued across the Sunshine State.
Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared
Monday marks 16 years since the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse.
Monday marks 16 years since the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse.
FBI: Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death in notebook found near his body
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
Florida high school student's Super Bowl petition calls for Saturday game or Monday holiday
A Florida high schooler’s petition is calling for two options: move the Super Bowl from Sunday to Saturday or create a Monday holiday. So far, tens of thousands of people agreed and signed the online petition.
A Florida high schooler’s petition is calling for two options: move the Super Bowl from Sunday to Saturday or create a Monday holiday. So far, tens of thousands of people agreed and signed the online petition.
Gabby Petito's family back in Florida 4 months later; parents reach agreement regarding couple's property
Gabby Petito's family returned to the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, roughly four months after their daughter was found strangled to death in Wyoming. The Laundrie family's attorney says they have reached an agreement with the Petitos about how the couple's property will be split once it's released by law enforcement.
Gabby Petito's family returned to the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, roughly four months after their daughter was found strangled to death in Wyoming. The Laundrie family's attorney says they have reached an agreement with the Petitos about how the couple's property will be split once it's released by law enforcement.
Florida police block 12-foot alligator from walking across highway
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
WATCH: Disney World guest yells at cast member for moving stroller in TikTok video
Viewers praised the cast member for keeping his cool under the circumstances.
Viewers praised the cast member for keeping his cool under the circumstances.
Police ID suspect in shooting at Seminole High School in Sanford
Seminole High School began the dismissal process for the main campus in Sanford just before 3 p.m. following a shooting incident that prompted the school to be placed on a lockdown. Earlier in the day, a student was shot inside the school and a suspect was taken into custody, authorities said. Investigators are calling this an isolated incident.
Seminole High School began the dismissal process for the main campus in Sanford just before 3 p.m. following a shooting incident that prompted the school to be placed on a lockdown. Earlier in the day, a student was shot inside the school and a suspect was taken into custody, authorities said. Investigators are calling this an isolated incident.
Pasco jail nurse exposed inmates to HIV and other viruses, lawsuit says
Attorneys say a nurse reused syringes and vials of insulin while treating diabetic inmates, one of which was known to be HIV-positive, potentially exposing multiple inmates to the virus.
Attorneys say a nurse reused syringes and vials of insulin while treating diabetic inmates, one of which was known to be HIV-positive, potentially exposing multiple inmates to the virus.
Teen planned to kill jogger, keep victim's body in closet 'to play with,' deputies say
A Florida teenager has been arrested after deputies said he concocted a scheme to kill a man and keep possession of his body in a closet "to fulfill his sexual fantasies.”
A Florida teenager has been arrested after deputies said he concocted a scheme to kill a man and keep possession of his body in a closet "to fulfill his sexual fantasies.”
Video shows Cleveland Browns player Malik McDowell's arrest in Florida
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested in Florida on Monday after allegedly exposing himself near a learning center and violently attacking an officer, according to a report and police records.
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested in Florida on Monday after allegedly exposing himself near a learning center and violently attacking an officer, according to a report and police records.
FHP: Sebring woman charged with DUI in wrong-way crash that killed man, 4-year-old
A 45-year-old Sebring woman hit a car head-on, killing the man who was driving and a 4-year-old girl, according to FHP. A female passenger and two other children in the car were also seriously injured.
A 45-year-old Sebring woman hit a car head-on, killing the man who was driving and a 4-year-old girl, according to FHP. A female passenger and two other children in the car were also seriously injured.
Man leads Orange County deputies to body after slashing, carjacking another victim, officials say
Alexander Acs, 33, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Monday on a first degree murder charge and is expected to have attempted murder and robbery/carjacking charges added as well.
Alexander Acs, 33, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Monday on a first degree murder charge and is expected to have attempted murder and robbery/carjacking charges added as well.
‘Where turning 5 is a pleasure’: Lakeland boy celebrates birthday with Publix-themed party
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
Artist auctions lipstick painting of Betty White to benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
'I built a house and she built a home': Sun City Center couple reflects on 80 years of marriage
Both a few years shy of their 100th birthdays, David and Gretchen Meixner are celebrating a milestone anniversary few ever reach.
Both a few years shy of their 100th birthdays, David and Gretchen Meixner are celebrating a milestone anniversary few ever reach.
Diana Ross, Khalid headline Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras 2022 concerts
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras returns next month and the resort promises “star-studded live concerts, a spectacular Mardi Gras parade, and savory cuisine inspired by diverse flavors from around the world.”
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras returns next month and the resort promises “star-studded live concerts, a spectacular Mardi Gras parade, and savory cuisine inspired by diverse flavors from around the world.”
Winter makes final return home as CMA staff release ashes into Gulf of Mexico
Passing an urn made of Himalayan Sea salt one to the next, staff from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium said their final goodbyes as the cremated remains of Winter the dolphin were released into the Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning.
Passing an urn made of Himalayan Sea salt one to the next, staff from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium said their final goodbyes as the cremated remains of Winter the dolphin were released into the Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning.