Black bear rips porch screen, takes a dip in Florida pool
A black bear ripped open a patio screen in Naples and made himself at home in the owner's pool.
A black bear ripped open a patio screen in Naples and made himself at home in the owner's pool.
'We're going to protect our girls": Governor to sign transgender sports bill
The bill would ban transgender females from playing in women's sports.
The bill would ban transgender females from playing in women's sports.
Inmate ran drug trafficking ring out of Atlanta prison, detectives say
An inmate at Atlanta's federal penitentiary is accused of being a mastermind of a multimillion-dollar drug trafficking organization with ties to Mexican drug cartels.
An inmate at Atlanta's federal penitentiary is accused of being a mastermind of a multimillion-dollar drug trafficking organization with ties to Mexican drug cartels.
Police: Sanford man held pent-up rage, 'snapped' before sword attack on family
A man accused of attacking a family with a samurai sword faced a Seminole County judge on Thursday.
A man accused of attacking a family with a samurai sword faced a Seminole County judge on Thursday.
Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator
Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.
Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.
‘Mastermind’ behind largest meth seizure in Polk history was operating from federal prison, sheriff says
A major drug bust led deputies to 120 gallons of liquid meth being transported in buckets by suspects from Georgia to Florida, overseen by a "mastermind" who ran the operation from federal prison, officials said Thursday.
A major drug bust led deputies to 120 gallons of liquid meth being transported in buckets by suspects from Georgia to Florida, overseen by a "mastermind" who ran the operation from federal prison, officials said Thursday.
CDC says U.S. cruises could resume in mid-July
It has been more than a year since cruises stopped sailing in U.S. waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It has been more than a year since cruises stopped sailing in U.S. waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
Shark-scarred rare white dolphin needs its space, Clearwater marine biologists warn
A young white dolphin has been spotted swimming close to mom in Clearwater, getting attention on social media as well as out on the water. Now, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is appealing to the public to just let the animal be.
A young white dolphin has been spotted swimming close to mom in Clearwater, getting attention on social media as well as out on the water. Now, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is appealing to the public to just let the animal be.
DOJ: Man arrested in Tampa for multi-state sex-trafficking of a child
A Texas man was arrested in Tampa for allegedly trafficking a minor across six states over the course of two months.
A Texas man was arrested in Tampa for allegedly trafficking a minor across six states over the course of two months.
Judge nixes plea deal for accused Super Bowl streaker
A Tampa judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.
A Tampa judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.
New venomous species of tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida
A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.
A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.
Largo PD: Double-murder suspect broke into home, stabbed victims with ‘sharpest kitchen knife he could find’
The arrest report for a 19-year-old suspect revealed the steps he took Monday to violently murder two women in their Largo home apparently at random, according to police.
The arrest report for a 19-year-old suspect revealed the steps he took Monday to violently murder two women in their Largo home apparently at random, according to police.
Disney adding finishing touches to Cinderella Castle for 50th anniversary
The Magic Kingdom's iconic centerpiece has been undergoing a transformation ahead of "The World’s Most Magical Celebration," which is planned to begin on October 1.
The Magic Kingdom's iconic centerpiece has been undergoing a transformation ahead of "The World’s Most Magical Celebration," which is planned to begin on October 1.
'She is wanted:' Caseworker becomes mother to 19-year-old who spent years in foster care
A Manatee County teen finally received what she's longed for -- a mother. And while she's 19 years old, she's proving you're never too old to find the love of a family.
A Manatee County teen finally received what she's longed for -- a mother. And while she's 19 years old, she's proving you're never too old to find the love of a family.
Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
More patrols, fewer boaters for SpaceX splashdown off Florida Saturday
The astronauts flying SpaceX back to Earth this weekend urged boaters to stay safe by staying away from their capsule’s splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
The astronauts flying SpaceX back to Earth this weekend urged boaters to stay safe by staying away from their capsule’s splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
Treasure Island installs sea turtle-friendly lights in time for hatchling season
This weekend marks the start of sea turtle nesting season along the beaches in the Sunshine State. Thanks to new lights being installed in Treasure Island, hatchlings should have an easier time finding their way around the beach in Pinellas County.
This weekend marks the start of sea turtle nesting season along the beaches in the Sunshine State. Thanks to new lights being installed in Treasure Island, hatchlings should have an easier time finding their way around the beach in Pinellas County.
Video shows rare albino dolphin baby in Clearwater
Caitlin Mackey was at the Clearwater Basin Marina when she spotted three dolphins swimming next to the seawall -- including an extremely rare, all-white calf.
Caitlin Mackey was at the Clearwater Basin Marina when she spotted three dolphins swimming next to the seawall -- including an extremely rare, all-white calf.
Census 2020 results: Texas, Florida gain congressional seats, California loses one for first time
The U.S. Census Bureau numbers are state population counts that show how many residents each state has gained or lost over the past decade, which is used to determine congressional seats and Electoral College votes.
The U.S. Census Bureau numbers are state population counts that show how many residents each state has gained or lost over the past decade, which is used to determine congressional seats and Electoral College votes.