PHOTOS: Saharan dust brings beautiful skies to Florida

Skywatchers were treated to some gorgeous hues during sunset as the Saharan dust cloud made its way over the state of Florida.

Woman who accidentally shot sister in car now charged with manslaughter after teen dies

A woman who Florida police say accidentally shot her teenage sister in the face while handing her a gun inside a car has now been charged with manslaughter after the teen succumbed to her injuries. Investigators say four women had been recording videos of themselves in the car at the time.

‘Housewarming gift’: New Jersey couple wins $1 million in Florida lottery after recently moving to state

They are living as renters in South Florida, but now, their recent move to the Sunshine State will likely become more permanent after the New Jersey couple won a million dollars in the Florida Lottery.

Massive alligator shows up at front door of Manatee County home

A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.

'You stabbed me:' Ronnie Oneal's young son recalls witnessing murders of mom and sister

The boy was just 8 years old when he said Ronnie Oneal, his father, attacked him after murdering his mom and 9-year-old sister. Now 11, he bravely faced his father, recalling the night his family was killed and he barely survived.

South Florida Pride crosswalk vandalized days after ribbon-cutting ceremony

On Saturday, a South Florida city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling its rainbow-colored Pride crosswalk. But by Monday, vandals had had already defaced the intersection with skid marks.

Royal Caribbean postpones 1st US cruise after crew members test positive for COVID-19

Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.

Nearly 70 pounds of cocaine found hidden on cruise ship off Florida coast

Security officers aboard a cruise ship found nearly 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in one of the ship's voids during an inspection while it was off the coast of South Florida.

ZooTampa stingray deaths blamed on 'supersaturation;' tank will be redesigned and rebuilt

ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Lakewood man accused of shooting suspected catalytic converter thief and dragging body with his truck

A Lakewood man who's reportedly been living in his truck for the past two years is accused of shooting a suspected catalytic converter thief, then dragging him with his truck before leaving him in a field to die. 

Pasco County deputies buy pair of flip-flops, sandwich for shoeless citizen

Pasco County deputies responded to a report of loitering at a Trinity gas station. When they arrived, they noticed the man in question was walking around barefoot. The deputies decided to buy him flip-flops and even a hoagie.

Face masks now optional for vaccinated visitors at Disney World

All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.

Clearwater's female firefighters hope to inspire next generation

Clearwater Fire & Rescue recently highlighted their 10 female fire personnel – or “firemedics,” as they call themselves.

Apollo Beach 'hero' who jumped in water to save father, son still missing

The search for a man being hailed hero is still underway at Apollo Beach as of Saturday night after Sheriff Chad Chronister said the man jumped in the water to try and save a father and son who were swept away by the current.

'Hallowed ground’: President Biden to name Pulse nightclub as national memorial

President Joe Biden says on the fifth anniversary of a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando that he will sign a bill naming the site as a national memorial.