Florida deputy rescues missing girl from motel room with man she met online
A Florida deputy searched from motel to motel until finding the girl in a dark motel room with Tyler Thompson, 22, from Orlando.
A Florida deputy searched from motel to motel until finding the girl in a dark motel room with Tyler Thompson, 22, from Orlando.
Report: Flood insurance could see drastic increase with debut of new risk calculator
In Florida, researchers found on average homeowners are paying about $1,600 a year in flood insurance when they should be paying more like $8,200.
In Florida, researchers found on average homeowners are paying about $1,600 a year in flood insurance when they should be paying more like $8,200.
Second high court hearing for Florida-Georgia water war
The Supreme Court tried Monday to inject some mystery into its second consideration of a long-running dispute between Georgia and Florida over water that flows from the Atlanta suburbs to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Supreme Court tried Monday to inject some mystery into its second consideration of a long-running dispute between Georgia and Florida over water that flows from the Atlanta suburbs to the Gulf of Mexico.
St. Pete man arrested after 5-year-old found injured, covered in bite marks
Police say a 22-year-old man abused a 5-year-old child to the point that she needed emergency surgery.
Police say a 22-year-old man abused a 5-year-old child to the point that she needed emergency surgery.
Coast Guard rescues five Cuban men near Florida coast after 16 days at sea
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five Cuban men who said they had been floating at sea in a small raft for 16 days.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five Cuban men who said they had been floating at sea in a small raft for 16 days.
Brothers bust out celebratory 'worm' after being surprised with trip to Disney World
A pair of brothers from Avoca, Pennsylvania, excitedly showed some impressive dance moves after they were surprised with a trip to Disney World.
A pair of brothers from Avoca, Pennsylvania, excitedly showed some impressive dance moves after they were surprised with a trip to Disney World.
Tampa cancels annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition of dyeing the river green
Tampa will not turn the Hillsborough River green this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tampa will not turn the Hillsborough River green this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former MLB player Johnny Damon arrested for DUI in Central Florida
Damon played in the MLB from 1995 to 2012.
Damon played in the MLB from 1995 to 2012.
Walt Disney World unveils plans for 50th anniversary celebration
Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971.
Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971.
Women, 34 and 44, dressed up as seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
WATCH: Orlando officer buys all of street vendor’s flowers after complaint
An Orlando officer has gone viral after buying all of the flowers from a street vendor who got complained about before Valentine's Day.
An Orlando officer has gone viral after buying all of the flowers from a street vendor who got complained about before Valentine's Day.
Florida father wins $2 million from $10 scratch-off ticket
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,760,000.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,760,000.
Report: 2 arrested after video shows illegal C-section performed on dog
Two men have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said they performed an illegal C-section on a French Bulldog.
Two men have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said they performed an illegal C-section on a French Bulldog.
Sheriff: Suspect who hit, killed deputy was drunk, driving on suspended license
The Pinellas County Sheriff says a deputy has died after a crash at East Lake Road near Forelock Road.
The Pinellas County Sheriff says a deputy has died after a crash at East Lake Road near Forelock Road.
'She was our hero': Prada the dog alerts owners of fire using Ring camera
A dog is being hailed a four-legged hero after alerting her owners of a fire in their home through a Ring doorbell camera.
A dog is being hailed a four-legged hero after alerting her owners of a fire in their home through a Ring doorbell camera.
CROWN Act would protect workers, students from discrimination based on hairstyle
Several states have already adopted similar bills into law and a lawmaker from Orlando hopes Florida will be next.
Several states have already adopted similar bills into law and a lawmaker from Orlando hopes Florida will be next.
Winter storm instead of tropical storm: 90 TECO lineworkers head to Louisiana to restore power
TECO crews will face a different kind of response this time around as they prepare to deal with winter storms instead of tropical storms.
TECO crews will face a different kind of response this time around as they prepare to deal with winter storms instead of tropical storms.
FWC looking for tips regarding scalped pelicans near Skyway pier
Rescue groups say someone is deliberately scalping pelicans by the Skyway fishing pier, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the crime.
Rescue groups say someone is deliberately scalping pelicans by the Skyway fishing pier, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the crime.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson found dead in Brandon hotel room
Deputies are investigating the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson, who was found dead in a Brandon hotel room on Monday.
Deputies are investigating the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson, who was found dead in a Brandon hotel room on Monday.
Confederate flags banned at Daytona 500
"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry."
"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry."