South Florida firefighter responds to fire at his own home, finds wife dead
Miami-Dade firefighter Corey Logan was working on Tuesday when he received a Ring doorbell notification on his phone, WSVN reports. The video outside his home showed a neighbor frantically banging on the front door, which made him believe something was wrong.
Miami-Dade firefighter Corey Logan was working on Tuesday when he received a Ring doorbell notification on his phone, WSVN reports. The video outside his home showed a neighbor frantically banging on the front door, which made him believe something was wrong.
Salt Life founder held in jail as 'flight risk' in woman’s death
Prosecutors and police said Hutto admitted to accidentally shooting Duncan while the two were “playing” with a gun inside the hotel room.
Prosecutors and police said Hutto admitted to accidentally shooting Duncan while the two were “playing” with a gun inside the hotel room.
54 years later, fallen Plant City Vietnam soldier gets grave marker, military honor
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
Polk sheriff: 4 teens charged with attempted murder for intentionally running over woman with van
Investigators said 18-year-old Elijah Stansell brought three friends -- ages 14, 15 and 16 -- to the home to "handle" an ongoing romantic dispute with the victim's teenage son. They ended up running her down, leaving her in critical condition.
Investigators said 18-year-old Elijah Stansell brought three friends -- ages 14, 15 and 16 -- to the home to "handle" an ongoing romantic dispute with the victim's teenage son. They ended up running her down, leaving her in critical condition.
Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
South Florida feels wrath of Tropical Storm Eta, storm may linger for days
Florida is bracing for more impacts from Tropical Storm Eta, which has already brought heavy rains and flooded city streets in the state.
Florida is bracing for more impacts from Tropical Storm Eta, which has already brought heavy rains and flooded city streets in the state.
Florida athlete becomes first person with Down syndrome to finish IRONMAN triathlon
Chris Nikic, 21, made history Saturday by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN triathlon.
Chris Nikic, 21, made history Saturday by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN triathlon.
New Mexico woman suspected of killing grandfather, hiding body in tool chest, arrested in Florida
Authorities say a woman sought on suspicion of killing her grandfather in New Mexico has been arrested in Florida.
Authorities say a woman sought on suspicion of killing her grandfather in New Mexico has been arrested in Florida.
One of the smallest, most premature babies in the world finally goes home in Florida
After six months in the neonatal unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the smallest and most premature babies in the world is finally at home.
After six months in the neonatal unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the smallest and most premature babies in the world is finally at home.
SpaceX launches GPS mission for U.S. Space Force
After being scrubbed several times, SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 into orbit on Thursday.
After being scrubbed several times, SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 into orbit on Thursday.
Florida deputies remove alligator from school playground, release it into river
A Florida elementary school got to meet a live version of its mascot after a small alligator was found in the school's playground.
A Florida elementary school got to meet a live version of its mascot after a small alligator was found in the school's playground.
Convicted rapist, kidnapper living under false ID in Clearwater evades sentence for 40 years
A man convicted of rape, kidnapping, and robbery avoided serving time for the crimes for more than 40 years until federal agents caught him living under an assumed identity in Clearwater.
A man convicted of rape, kidnapping, and robbery avoided serving time for the crimes for more than 40 years until federal agents caught him living under an assumed identity in Clearwater.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion to be demolished
A Florida real-estate developer signed a contract to purchase the Palm Beach mansion from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- but it will soon be no more.
A Florida real-estate developer signed a contract to purchase the Palm Beach mansion from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- but it will soon be no more.
Florida man allegedly threatens to kill governor, Republican lawmakers, president's supporters
A Clearwater man is in jail for allegedly making violent online threats. Investigators say the 61-year-old posted he was going to kill Governor Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers, and supporters of President Trump.
A Clearwater man is in jail for allegedly making violent online threats. Investigators say the 61-year-old posted he was going to kill Governor Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers, and supporters of President Trump.
Widow of Parkland massacre victim elected to school board
The widow of a teacher killed in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre has won the election Tuesday to that county’s school board, joining the mother of a slain student.
The widow of a teacher killed in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre has won the election Tuesday to that county’s school board, joining the mother of a slain student.
‘That’s why you should vote’: Man reunites with lost cat on Election Day thanks to local voter
The cat had been missing for the past six weeks, before a local voter recognized him from missing flyers put up by his owner on Election Day.
The cat had been missing for the past six weeks, before a local voter recognized him from missing flyers put up by his owner on Election Day.
Melania Trump casts ballot in Florida on Election Day
The first lady voted in Palm Beach County.
The first lady voted in Palm Beach County.
Florida principal who told parent 'not everyone believes the Holocaust happened' gets fired again
The principal was fired last year after he told a parent he "can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event" and added, "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened." Last month, the district voted to rehire him, but now board members say they've changed their minds.
The principal was fired last year after he told a parent he "can't say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event" and added, "not everyone believes the Holocaust happened." Last month, the district voted to rehire him, but now board members say they've changed their minds.
Large gator blocks road in Myakka River State Park
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.
Fraudster attempts to register dead Americans as Dem voters in Florida
At least 50 new voter applications were sent to the Broward county elections office – and many of the voters had recently died.
At least 50 new voter applications were sent to the Broward county elections office – and many of the voters had recently died.



















