Florida officials work to prevent 'catastrophic flood' from leaking reservoir

An uncontrolled breach at the old phosphate plant reservoir in Florida has the potential to spill out 340 million gallons of water in a matter of minutes, risking a 20-foot-high wall of water, officials said.

FHP: 11-year-old girl killed in apparent street race crash

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating after an 11-year-old girl was killed from what witnesses say was a street race.

Possible naval training mine washes up on Florida beach

It's not unusual for some kinds of aquatic creatures to wash up on Florida beaches, but what about a naval mine?

Residents evacuated, US-41 closed, state of emergency declared as water continues flowing from Piney Point

Hundreds of residents around Piney Point have been asked to evacuate as 2-3 million gallons of water per day flow from a leak in a containment wall. Officials say the stack collapsed further despite overnight efforts from state and local crews.

Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director steps down amid federal criminal investigation

Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.

Florida elementary school teacher solicited sex with 2-year-old, investigators say

South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.

Pelosi: Rep. Gaetz should be removed from House Judiciary Committee if alleged sex trafficking claims are true

Rep. Matt Gaetz, facing accusations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, should at a minimum be removed from the House Judiciary Committee if the claims are true, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.

Donald Trump Jr. buys mansion 20 miles from Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, are now Florida homeowners after buying a $10 million mansion about 20 miles away from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

Pasco County’s K9 Shep takes down murder suspect

A K9 team that has been popular for their takedowns captured on body camera footage over the years recently apprehended a murder suspect in Pasco County, officials said.

Missing Lake City children found safe following Amber Alert

Two children from Lake City, who were reported missing, have been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued. No additional details were provided. 

Gaetz keeps seat on House Judiciary panel amid DOJ investigation

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative and a close ally of former President Donald Trump who has been under federal investigation for a former relationship, would lose his House seat if convicted of a felony.

At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis

A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.

Fishermen catch 'monster' tiger shark off Florida coast

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, tiger sharks are second only to the great white shark in the number of bites on humans worldwide.