Florida girl who fended off attempted kidnapper credits slime, ‘Law & Order’ with helping catch suspect
An 11-year-old Florida girl seen on viral video fending off a man who allegedly tried to kidnap her from a bus stop earlier this week has credited toy slime and "Law & Order: SVU" with helping to catch the suspect.
An 11-year-old Florida girl seen on viral video fending off a man who allegedly tried to kidnap her from a bus stop earlier this week has credited toy slime and "Law & Order: SVU" with helping to catch the suspect.
Judge sets $1.5M bond for Florida man accused of trying to kidnap girl from school bus stop
A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
Video: Wild Florida police chase ends with 5 juvenile suspects in custody after attempted home invasion
Five juveniles fled police after trying to break into a house in South Florida, then led officers on a high-speed chase -- striking a bicyclist and another vehicle before violently crashing and rolling over on I-95.
Five juveniles fled police after trying to break into a house in South Florida, then led officers on a high-speed chase -- striking a bicyclist and another vehicle before violently crashing and rolling over on I-95.
PHOTOS: Florida diver comes face-to-face with massive bull shark
“A fish had grabbed the chunk of bait and run toward me for cover, before getting scared and dropping the chunk. This set me up for a shot that’s even too close for my 20mm lens.”
“A fish had grabbed the chunk of bait and run toward me for cover, before getting scared and dropping the chunk. This set me up for a shot that’s even too close for my 20mm lens.”
Serious monkey business: Researchers find origins of Florida colony
A colony of monkeys has lived for about 70 years in urban South Florida, near jets taking off from a nearby airport and fuel storage tanks. No one was quite sure where they came from -- until now.
A colony of monkeys has lived for about 70 years in urban South Florida, near jets taking off from a nearby airport and fuel storage tanks. No one was quite sure where they came from -- until now.
Florida woman accused of raping teen at child's birthday party
Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.
Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.
Orlando man coaxes pup onto paddleboard in Lake Highland rescue
An Orlando architect can now be considered a type of local superhero, at least to his Lake Highland Park neighbors.
An Orlando architect can now be considered a type of local superhero, at least to his Lake Highland Park neighbors.
Attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl caught by surveillance camera in West Pensacola
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted kidnapper who tried to snatch a girl at her bus stop in West Pensacola Tuesday morning.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted kidnapper who tried to snatch a girl at her bus stop in West Pensacola Tuesday morning.
Tampa doctor's collection of rare baseball cards could break auction records
Outside of his day job as a neurologist in Tampa, Dr. Thomas Newman had a secret passion. He was a baseball card collector, owning some of the rarest cards on Earth. Soon, new collectors will be able to share in it as well -- for a price.
Outside of his day job as a neurologist in Tampa, Dr. Thomas Newman had a secret passion. He was a baseball card collector, owning some of the rarest cards on Earth. Soon, new collectors will be able to share in it as well -- for a price.
Success! ULA launches U.S. Space Force satellite
This was ULA's 144th mission and the 91st dedicated to U.S. national security.
This was ULA's 144th mission and the 91st dedicated to U.S. national security.
It's a boy! Baby zebra born at Disney's Animal Kingdom
It's the first zebra born at Walt Disney World this year.
It's the first zebra born at Walt Disney World this year.
Missing teen who disappeared after going for a run found dead in Miami
16-year-old Diani Gomez Sanchez went for an early morning run in Miami and never came home. Her body was found just feet away from missing person fliers posted by her family.
16-year-old Diani Gomez Sanchez went for an early morning run in Miami and never came home. Her body was found just feet away from missing person fliers posted by her family.
Cars fall off same Florida highway ramp for 2nd time in 2 days
A driver in South Florida drove her car off a highway entrance ramp -- in the exact same spot where another driver's SUV fell off the road the previous day.
A driver in South Florida drove her car off a highway entrance ramp -- in the exact same spot where another driver's SUV fell off the road the previous day.
CBP: Authorities bust boat with over $21 million worth of cocaine
It was reportedly a Jacksonville-based aircraft that located the vessel with the cocaine.
It was reportedly a Jacksonville-based aircraft that located the vessel with the cocaine.
400-pound loggerhead turtle killed on Florida roadway
Brevard County sheriff's deputies say a 400-pound loggerhead turtle was run over by a car on State Road A1A in Indialantic. Deputies received a call at 5:16 a.m. on Wednesday reporting a traffic obstruction on the roadway.
Brevard County sheriff's deputies say a 400-pound loggerhead turtle was run over by a car on State Road A1A in Indialantic. Deputies received a call at 5:16 a.m. on Wednesday reporting a traffic obstruction on the roadway.
Friendly manatee surprises 2 women in canoes at Fort DeSoto Park
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Sarasota officer breaks window to rescue dog left in hot car
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in federal investigation
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.