‘We will bring this man to justice’: Lakeland High School teacher arrested on 408 counts of child porn
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Children rescued from sinking car after suspect flees Pasco deputies, crashes into water
A car chase in Pasco County turned into a rescue after the driver crashed into a pond, leading to the rescue of two young children from the car.
A car chase in Pasco County turned into a rescue after the driver crashed into a pond, leading to the rescue of two young children from the car.
After homeless man passes ‘call the police’ note at McDonald’s, deputy buys him new shoes
A deputy went above and beyond when he responded to a call involving a homeless man who passed a note to a McDonald’s employee in Collier County, Florida.
A deputy went above and beyond when he responded to a call involving a homeless man who passed a note to a McDonald’s employee in Collier County, Florida.
World's largest White Castle breaks ground in Central Florida
Construction is expected to wrap up in 2021.
Construction is expected to wrap up in 2021.
Florida mom accused of giving toddler son THC through vaping pen
A Florida mom has been arrested, accused of forcing her toddler son to smoke tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil through a vaping pen.
A Florida mom has been arrested, accused of forcing her toddler son to smoke tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil through a vaping pen.
DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
Florida man sentenced to death for murdering woman and her 11-year-old daughter
Police said he shot the mother numerous times and as she begged for help, shot her twice in the head. He then chased the woman's 11-year-old daughter outside as she fled and shot her five times.
Police said he shot the mother numerous times and as she begged for help, shot her twice in the head. He then chased the woman's 11-year-old daughter outside as she fled and shot her five times.
Mom abandons 3-month-old with scabies on doorstep, police say
A Deltona woman is facing several charges after deputies say she abandoned her 3-month-old baby on the doorstep of a home.
A Deltona woman is facing several charges after deputies say she abandoned her 3-month-old baby on the doorstep of a home.
'Robodogs' to patrol Florida Air Force Base
The new technology is part of a project carried out with Ghost Robotics.
The new technology is part of a project carried out with Ghost Robotics.
Foster moms team up to buy Christmas presents for 275 foster children
Though foster parents receive a stipend from the state of Florida, it’s not enough money to buy Christmas presents.
Though foster parents receive a stipend from the state of Florida, it’s not enough money to buy Christmas presents.
Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
Orlando couple honors COVID-19 victims with 220k Christmas light display
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
St. Pete man struggling to care for family wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket
A 67-year-old St. Pete man says he was struggling to take care of his family when he received an early Christmas present: a winning $1 million scratch-off ticket he purchased from Publix.
A 67-year-old St. Pete man says he was struggling to take care of his family when he received an early Christmas present: a winning $1 million scratch-off ticket he purchased from Publix.
Rapper Lil Wayne faces federal gun charges in Florida, could get up to 10 years in prison
Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
'Giant' Florida wolfdog that went viral has died at 13
"We are absolutely heartbroken and we will all miss him dearly, especially Bella and his harem of volunteers. Rest easy sweet Yuki, we love you forever."
"We are absolutely heartbroken and we will all miss him dearly, especially Bella and his harem of volunteers. Rest easy sweet Yuki, we love you forever."
178 arrested in child sex trafficking operation in north Florida
Police in north Florida announced the arrests of 178 people in a "large-scale" human trafficking investigation, with charges including production of child pornography and sex trafficking of a minor.
Police in north Florida announced the arrests of 178 people in a "large-scale" human trafficking investigation, with charges including production of child pornography and sex trafficking of a minor.
Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus
Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.
Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.
Border Patrol agents arrested 15 on Florida shore
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 15 people who made shore in Palm Beach in what authorities called a “maritime smuggling event.”
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 15 people who made shore in Palm Beach in what authorities called a “maritime smuggling event.”
SpaceX launches four astronauts to the International Space Station
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on the first full-fledged taxi flight for NASA by a private company.
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on the first full-fledged taxi flight for NASA by a private company.
With ‘Resilience’ launch, astronauts hope to set positive tone for country
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.