U.S. Navy denies Bucs rookie Cameron Kinley’s request to delay service
Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.
Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.
Woman arrested after accidentally firing gun inside car, leaving sister on life support
Police in South Florida say four women were recording videos of themselves with the gun inside the car when one of them accidentally shot her teenage sister in the face. The 18-year-old is now on life support, but doctors say she's not expected to survive.
Police in South Florida say four women were recording videos of themselves with the gun inside the car when one of them accidentally shot her teenage sister in the face. The 18-year-old is now on life support, but doctors say she's not expected to survive.
Police: Georgia woman accidentally shoots sister in car
A Georgia woman visiting South Florida accidentally shot her teenage sister in the face while handing her a gun inside a car, police said.
A Georgia woman visiting South Florida accidentally shot her teenage sister in the face while handing her a gun inside a car, police said.
Baby sloth given special care after mom loses interest, Florida zoo officials say
The zoo said that sloth's was not interested in looking after the little one. Attempts to reunite them were made but were unsuccessful.
The zoo said that sloth's was not interested in looking after the little one. Attempts to reunite them were made but were unsuccessful.
Teen checks pool noodle on Southwest flight, video goes viral
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Hillsborough teen invites deputy to graduation after rear-ending patrol car on I-4
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
FHP: Weeki Wachee man hits, kills pedestrian, dumps body behind bait shop before fleeing
Joseph Charles Strickland, 28, of Weeki Wachee, is facing several charges after hitting and killing a pedestrian, dumping their remains and fleeing the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Joseph Charles Strickland, 28, of Weeki Wachee, is facing several charges after hitting and killing a pedestrian, dumping their remains and fleeing the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man in custody after shooting at deputies doing welfare check on child
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducting a welfare check on a child were met with gunfire Sunday afternoon.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducting a welfare check on a child were met with gunfire Sunday afternoon.
Florida school honors 92-year-old crossing guard on retirement
Robert "Mr. Bob" Frew, 92, got a huge sendoff on the last day of his job as a school crossing guard.
Robert "Mr. Bob" Frew, 92, got a huge sendoff on the last day of his job as a school crossing guard.
Police: 86-year-old Florida sugar mill worker kills boss after firing
An 86-year-old sugar mill worker with 31 years on the job fatally shot his boss after he was refused another year at the mill, authorities said Saturday.
An 86-year-old sugar mill worker with 31 years on the job fatally shot his boss after he was refused another year at the mill, authorities said Saturday.
Police: Child caught in roll-up parking garage gate has died
Orlando police announced on Saturday that the 6-year-old boy who got caught in a roll-up parking garage in Downtown Orlando last weekend has died.
Orlando police announced on Saturday that the 6-year-old boy who got caught in a roll-up parking garage in Downtown Orlando last weekend has died.
Mother of Florida teen accused of stabbing classmate 114 times arrested for evidence tampering
Crystal Smith, 35, the mother of Aiden Fucci, the 14-year-old accused of stabbing his 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey to death, has been arrested for evidence tampering.
Crystal Smith, 35, the mother of Aiden Fucci, the 14-year-old accused of stabbing his 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey to death, has been arrested for evidence tampering.
Drone captures stunning views of Carnival's 'Mardi Gras' arriving at Port Canaveral
It features the first-ever roller coaster at sea and there are 6 themed areas for eating and drinking and a 2-deck tiki bar.
It features the first-ever roller coaster at sea and there are 6 themed areas for eating and drinking and a 2-deck tiki bar.
Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
Food, experiments, and tardigrades headed to International Space Station
A gleaming new Dragon cargo capsule packed with solar panels, food, and some of the toughest creatures on Earth is headed to the International Space Station after a Thursday afternoon launch from Kennedy Space Center.
A gleaming new Dragon cargo capsule packed with solar panels, food, and some of the toughest creatures on Earth is headed to the International Space Station after a Thursday afternoon launch from Kennedy Space Center.
Alligator bites down on Florida man's head
"It’s very scary when you ask someone, ‘am I going to be ok?’ and they hesitate."
"It’s very scary when you ask someone, ‘am I going to be ok?’ and they hesitate."
PD: Florida dad charged after driving 10-year-old son to participate in drive-by shooting with paintball gun
Thinking his home was under attack, a Florida homeowner shot and wounded a 10-year-old whose father had driven him to participate in a drive-by shooting with a paintball gun, police said.
Thinking his home was under attack, a Florida homeowner shot and wounded a 10-year-old whose father had driven him to participate in a drive-by shooting with a paintball gun, police said.
Man, diving for prehistoric shark teeth, bitten by alligator in Myakka River
Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.
Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.
Sheriff: Body camera video shows shootout between juveniles, Florida deputies
Deputies said that there was a shootout between two juveniles who ran away from a Central Florida children's group home and the deputies who found them.
Deputies said that there was a shootout between two juveniles who ran away from a Central Florida children's group home and the deputies who found them.
Sheriff: 12 and 14-year-old open fire on deputies after breaking into home
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said deputies were met with gunfire on multiple occasions as they pursued two juveniles -- a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl – early Tuesday evening.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said deputies were met with gunfire on multiple occasions as they pursued two juveniles -- a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl – early Tuesday evening.