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.

Newlywed Florida deputies pause wedding photos to help man hit by car

Two Marion County Sheriff's deputies had just tied the knot and were taking wedding photos when a pedestrian was hit by a car. The entire bridal party, who were all law enforcement officers as well, immediately stopped to help the injured man while the bride directed traffic.

DOJ: Man in custody in Orlando for Capitol riot involvement

A mob objecting to the victory of Joe Biden broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6 as members of Congress met to certify the election results.

Man arrested after 12-year-old boy kidnapped, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami

Police said the man kidnapped the 12-year-old boy after he snuck out of his home to walk to a friend's house. The boy told investigators the suspect sexually assaulted him and then shot him before dumping him on the side of the road. “This child has suffered physical and emotional trauma that will take years to overcome.”

Florida governor to forbid COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.

Video: Florida deputy breaks door window to help dog escape house fire

The Florida sheriff's office said that the deputy heard scratching from behind the front door and broke it open, allowing a dog to escape the home.

Man who fired gun at Everglades National Park rangers in custody

Officials said a man who fired a gun Sunday at Everglades National Park rangers had been involved in a domestic violence situation at the park earlier in the day.