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.
Florida officers protected cocaine shipment for cash, feds say
Two South Florida police officers, who liked to pattern themselves after the “Bad Boys” movie franchise, are facing charges that they provided protection for a fake cocaine transfer orchestrated by federal agents.
Two South Florida police officers, who liked to pattern themselves after the “Bad Boys” movie franchise, are facing charges that they provided protection for a fake cocaine transfer orchestrated by federal agents.
Salt Life founder faces manslaughter charge in teen's death
A founder of the Salt Life clothing brand is facing a manslaughter charge in the death of an 18-year-old woman at a Florida hotel.
A founder of the Salt Life clothing brand is facing a manslaughter charge in the death of an 18-year-old woman at a Florida hotel.
Shorebirds watch as alligators wrestle on South Florida golf course
Bystanders for a waterside gator fight included several large birds at a golf course in South Florida this week.
Bystanders for a waterside gator fight included several large birds at a golf course in South Florida this week.
VIDEO: Massive alligator takes a stroll across Florida golf course
Several golfers that were on the green at the time kept their distance as the gator crossed over into a nearby lake.
Several golfers that were on the green at the time kept their distance as the gator crossed over into a nearby lake.
South Florida mom faces death penalty after killing her son with autism: prosecutors
A Florida woman, accused of killing her son with autism, could face the death penalty.
A Florida woman, accused of killing her son with autism, could face the death penalty.
Florida man, 70, accused of sex abuse at home day care center
A 70-year-old owner of a Florida child care business faces a sexual battery charge and was arrested after police found thousands of child porn images on his computer and floppy discs.
A 70-year-old owner of a Florida child care business faces a sexual battery charge and was arrested after police found thousands of child porn images on his computer and floppy discs.
Contrast between presidential campaigns never clearer as candidates hold dueling Tampa rallies
Thousands waited hours outside of Raymond James Stadium – also a polling place and COVID-19 testing center – to attend a rally for President Donald Trump late Thursday afternoon. Some wore masks, but there was little social distancing among his supporters. A few passed out from the heat, officials said.
Thousands waited hours outside of Raymond James Stadium – also a polling place and COVID-19 testing center – to attend a rally for President Donald Trump late Thursday afternoon. Some wore masks, but there was little social distancing among his supporters. A few passed out from the heat, officials said.
Woman in labor stops to vote before giving birth
A woman in labor stopped to vote before heading to the hospital to give birth to her child.
A woman in labor stopped to vote before heading to the hospital to give birth to her child.
VIDEO: Armed robbers ambush Florida woman, force her into home at gunpoint
Security footage shared by the sheriff’s office shows two armed male suspects approach the victim as she stands by her car.
Security footage shared by the sheriff’s office shows two armed male suspects approach the victim as she stands by her car.
Leopard mauls Florida man who paid for 'full-contact experience' with big cat
A Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a captive black leopard, which would allow him to play with the rare cat and rub its belly. Instead, he was attacked as soon as he entered the enclosure and needed multiple surgeries.
A Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a captive black leopard, which would allow him to play with the rare cat and rub its belly. Instead, he was attacked as soon as he entered the enclosure and needed multiple surgeries.
19-year-old man sentenced to 25 years on charges including shooting, killing Florida K-9
The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a Jacksonville K9 named Fang after kidnapping two women and leading officers on a high-speed chase. He'd asked the judge for leniency, but was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a Jacksonville K9 named Fang after kidnapping two women and leading officers on a high-speed chase. He'd asked the judge for leniency, but was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Tampa woman made 42,000 fraudulent Amazon returns in past 5 years, detectives say
Over the course of five years, detectives said the Tampa woman received over $100,000 in reimbursements for 42,000 fraudulent returns to Amazon through 31 different accounts.
Over the course of five years, detectives said the Tampa woman received over $100,000 in reimbursements for 42,000 fraudulent returns to Amazon through 31 different accounts.
Body of aspiring hip-hop artist found in trunk of Virginia man's car after crash in Miami: police
Authorities found the body of an aspiring hip-hop artist inside the trunk of a Virginia man's car after he crashed on a Miami highway, police said.
Authorities found the body of an aspiring hip-hop artist inside the trunk of a Virginia man's car after he crashed on a Miami highway, police said.
Thieves steal $1 million worth of gloves meant for Florida hospitals
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.