Police say woman on Zoom call fatally shot by toddler
A woman on a Zoom call is believed to have been fatally shot by a toddler who found a loaded handgun, which was left unsecured, police say.
A woman on a Zoom call is believed to have been fatally shot by a toddler who found a loaded handgun, which was left unsecured, police say.
Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Polk sheriff: Murder suspect, wife illegally towed vehicles belonging to 'poor, hardworking' residents
The owners of a Mulberry towing company – a husband and wife – are facing charges after illegally towing vehicles from a mobile home park, according to Polk County detectives. One of those owners was previously charged with murder.
The owners of a Mulberry towing company – a husband and wife – are facing charges after illegally towing vehicles from a mobile home park, according to Polk County detectives. One of those owners was previously charged with murder.
10-week-old puppy found in hot car 'screaming in pain' now recovering
According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.
According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.
Sheriff: Florida couple arrested for leaving puppy in hot car at mall
Deputies say the temperature inside the car had reached over 100-degrees and the puppy was crying in pain and 'near death.'
Deputies say the temperature inside the car had reached over 100-degrees and the puppy was crying in pain and 'near death.'
Some ambulances forced to wait outside as Florida hospitals deal with rising number of patients
Pinellas County officials say some hospitals have so many COVID-19 cases that patients in ambulances may have to wait for up to an hour before the hospital can admit them. Although the most serious cases, like heart attacks and strokes, still take priority, the situation is putting a strain on fire departments and hospitals alike.
Pinellas County officials say some hospitals have so many COVID-19 cases that patients in ambulances may have to wait for up to an hour before the hospital can admit them. Although the most serious cases, like heart attacks and strokes, still take priority, the situation is putting a strain on fire departments and hospitals alike.
Surfside first responders among first to receive $1,000 bonuses in Florida
Back in March, discussions began to include $1,000 bonuses to Florida’s first responders in the state budget. This week, some of those checks were hand-delivered to them.
Back in March, discussions began to include $1,000 bonuses to Florida’s first responders in the state budget. This week, some of those checks were hand-delivered to them.
Tampa boy had nightmare in middle of the night, but wasn't scared when real gator arrived at home
A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.
A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.
5 injured, including 1 child, after truck crashes into Tampa Waffle House
Five people were injured Sunday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into a Tampa Waffle House.
Five people were injured Sunday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into a Tampa Waffle House.
More Cubans attempt dangerous trip to US across Florida Straits
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Over 15-foot python nabbed during 2021 Florida Python Challenge
The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.
The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.
40% of all COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana, CDC says
New cases of COVID-19 as well as the current hospitalizations from the virus continue to climb in Georgia, according to state health officials, and some medical centers have started turning people away for lack of space.
New cases of COVID-19 as well as the current hospitalizations from the virus continue to climb in Georgia, according to state health officials, and some medical centers have started turning people away for lack of space.
Historic haul: Coast Guard offloads $1.4 billion worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida – the largest illegal narcotic offload in Coast Guard history.
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida – the largest illegal narcotic offload in Coast Guard history.
COVID-19 spike: In Florida hospitals, 'there are only so many beds'
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
Polk sheriff: Disney employees, nurse and California man among 17 arrested in undercover child predator sting
Seventeen suspects thought they were speaking to young teens online, but it turned out they were speaking to undercover detectives across several agencies in central Florida. Among those arrested include Disney employees, a registered nurse, and a married man visiting from California, officials say.
Seventeen suspects thought they were speaking to young teens online, but it turned out they were speaking to undercover detectives across several agencies in central Florida. Among those arrested include Disney employees, a registered nurse, and a married man visiting from California, officials say.
Mother found shot to death in car alongside her 2 unharmed, ‘terrified’ children, police say
St. Pete police are investigating after a mother was found dead in a car from an apparent gunshot wound alongside her two unharmed, but terrified children.
St. Pete police are investigating after a mother was found dead in a car from an apparent gunshot wound alongside her two unharmed, but terrified children.
PHOTOS: Kids swim in flooded streets at Disney's Magic Kingdom
"That’s really cool. Disney be like 'that’s an extra 50.00 for water park entrance.'"
"That’s really cool. Disney be like 'that’s an extra 50.00 for water park entrance.'"
Orlando woman finds large python on bathroom counter - but that's not the terrifying part
"There is a snake in my 2nd story bathroom!!!" she wrote on Facebook. "Who do we call? I'm freaking out!!!"
"There is a snake in my 2nd story bathroom!!!" she wrote on Facebook. "Who do we call? I'm freaking out!!!"