Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
Officials in Florida, other states warn about mysterious seed shipments from China
Agriculture officials in multiple states issued warnings Monday about unsolicited shipments of foreign seeds and advised people not to plant them.
Agriculture officials in multiple states issued warnings Monday about unsolicited shipments of foreign seeds and advised people not to plant them.
‘Historic day’: Pence visits hard-hit Florida as final phase of COVID-19 vaccine testing begins
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
9-year-old Florida girl becomes youngest to die from coronavirus in the state, report says
Four other children have reportedly died from the virus, health officials said.
Four other children have reportedly died from the virus, health officials said.
'Keep ur eyes on Fla news': Florida man arrested for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters
Deputies have arrested Alex Bancroft, 30, of Hillsborough County, for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters.
Deputies have arrested Alex Bancroft, 30, of Hillsborough County, for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters.
Manatee High School custodian loses battle with COVID-19
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
Georgia mom brought guns, marijuana in diaper bag to Disney's Epcot, deputies say
Yunique Smith, 27, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was arrested.
Yunique Smith, 27, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was arrested.
Highlands sheriff finds missing 5-year-old in Lake Lelia; 'uncooperative' mom faces charges
Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman was the one who found 5-year-old Chance Peterkin’s body at Lake Lelia. After the boy and his mother were reported missing, Blackman took his own boat out on the lake to help with the search.
Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman was the one who found 5-year-old Chance Peterkin’s body at Lake Lelia. After the boy and his mother were reported missing, Blackman took his own boat out on the lake to help with the search.
Walmart shopper in Florida charged with pulling gun during mask dispute
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
Funeral expenses for Frostproof murder victims covered by 'overwhelming generosity' of donations
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
Mississippi deputy dies after saving 10-year-old son at Florida beach
A deputy sheriff from Mississippi has died after saving his 10-year-old son from a rip current off a beach in Florida.
A deputy sheriff from Mississippi has died after saving his 10-year-old son from a rip current off a beach in Florida.
Eight weeks later, premature twins fly home to St. Petersburg from Utah with help of private jet
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
Fort Meade man arrested after 'homemade' videos showed him sexually abusing children, officials say
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Mote scientists join expedition to investigate gulf's mysterious 'blue holes'
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
'Pure evil in the flesh': Well-known felon 'massacres' three fishing buddies in Frostproof, sheriff says
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
9-year-old girl dies of COVID-19 in Florida
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
Alligator found tangled in soccer net at Braden River Middle School
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
Florida to investigate alleged COVID test result mix-ups
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking people to come forward who have received wrong test results, so the State can investigate what went wrong.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking people to come forward who have received wrong test results, so the State can investigate what went wrong.
Florida senior citizen calls 911 when refrigerator breaks down; deputies deliver a new one
Down in South Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual 911 call, that turned into an act of kindness among law enforcement officers.
Down in South Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual 911 call, that turned into an act of kindness among law enforcement officers.