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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Origin space flight delayed for Michael Strahan, 5 others due to high wind
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After multiple delays, ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida man tortured by fiancé's cult-like 'Bath & Body Works' Christmas candle sale
When asked what motivated him to tag along, Bateman cited the age-old maxim: Happy wife, happy life
When asked what motivated him to tag along, Bateman cited the age-old maxim: Happy wife, happy life
Florida man arrested for 1983 cold case murder after new fingerprint tech links him to slaying, police say
A Florida man was arrested this week for the death of a woman who was found badly beaten and run over at a train station nearly four decades ago after new fingerprint technology linked him to the slaying, authorities said this week.
A Florida man was arrested this week for the death of a woman who was found badly beaten and run over at a train station nearly four decades ago after new fingerprint technology linked him to the slaying, authorities said this week.
Florida Tech student from Clayton County shot and killed by police on campus
Melbourne police say Alhaji M. Sow, 18, of Riverdale, Georgia was shot and killed by officers after assaulting students on campus armed with a knife.
Melbourne police say Alhaji M. Sow, 18, of Riverdale, Georgia was shot and killed by officers after assaulting students on campus armed with a knife.
SpaceX Starlink launch lights up Florida's sky
Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.
Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.
Wrong number in high school team's group chat leads to FaceTime call with Tampa Bay Bucs
When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.
When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.
Workers rescued from scaffolding collapse in South Florida
Rescue crews were bringing two workers back to safety after their scaffolding partially collapsed Wednesday on the side of a South Florida condo.
Rescue crews were bringing two workers back to safety after their scaffolding partially collapsed Wednesday on the side of a South Florida condo.
Marion County man arrested for murder of retired Citrus deputy
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says Steve Smolensky, a retired 25-year department veteran, was shot and killed while working as a propane delivery driver. The suspect told detectives he thought Smolensky was going to "fill the home with propane."
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says Steve Smolensky, a retired 25-year department veteran, was shot and killed while working as a propane delivery driver. The suspect told detectives he thought Smolensky was going to "fill the home with propane."
Suspect arrested in rape of 18-year-old woman delivering pizza, deputies say
Osceola County deputies arrested a rape suspect, accused of attacking a female pizza delivery driver.
Osceola County deputies arrested a rape suspect, accused of attacking a female pizza delivery driver.
Family plans to file civil suit after daughter with Down syndrome had face mask tied to head in school
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.