Florida wildfires force 1,600 to evacuate outside Pensacola, interstate closed
Some 1,600 people have been forced to evacuate on Florida's Panhandle after raging wildfires burned several homes and left a portion of Interstate 10 closed on Thursday due to heavy smoke, according to officials.
Some 1,600 people have been forced to evacuate on Florida's Panhandle after raging wildfires burned several homes and left a portion of Interstate 10 closed on Thursday due to heavy smoke, according to officials.
105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
Aerial photos show an empty Walt Disney World as the coronavirus pandemic keeps the parks closed
A pilot and photographer took photos of Walt Disney World from above as theme parks remain closed until further notice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
A pilot and photographer took photos of Walt Disney World from above as theme parks remain closed until further notice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Florida woman arrested after leading police on high-speed chase; child pulled from car's back seat
Police in South Florida arrested a woman after she led them on a high-speed chase, with a child in the back seat.
Police in South Florida arrested a woman after she led them on a high-speed chase, with a child in the back seat.
Family holds medical school graduation ceremony for son in living room amid coronavirus lockdown
Trent Johnson Jr. recently graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and was crushed upon learning that the commencement was canceled.
Trent Johnson Jr. recently graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and was crushed upon learning that the commencement was canceled.
Florida alligator found shot with two arrows in its side
"The gator had two arrows impaled into its side and a rope wrapped around the gators snout and webbed feet," Crime Stoppers wrote on Twitter.
"The gator had two arrows impaled into its side and a rope wrapped around the gators snout and webbed feet," Crime Stoppers wrote on Twitter.
Florida woman arrested after child found covered with fleas, which also infest responding deputies
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies found a 6-year-old child covered with fleas inside a home ridden with dog feces, authorities said Monday.
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies found a 6-year-old child covered with fleas inside a home ridden with dog feces, authorities said Monday.
Whale shark swims right next to boat off Siesta Key
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Walt Disney World will reopen within months, economist predicts
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Fevers of rays spotted in Tampa Bay waters
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Citrus County driver accidentally reverses onto two parked cars
Deputies in Citrus County say a driver accidentally backed up onto two other cars in a bank parking lot.
Deputies in Citrus County say a driver accidentally backed up onto two other cars in a bank parking lot.
K-9 'Titan' helps troopers find 25 pounds of marijuana stuffed in car
Troopers in Pasco County say they found over 25 pounds of marijuana stuffed in the back of a car that had rolled through a stop sign.
Troopers in Pasco County say they found over 25 pounds of marijuana stuffed in the back of a car that had rolled through a stop sign.
Florida man arrested in woman's rape, man's murder 35 years ago in California
DNA found in a suburban Los Angeles motel room 35 years ago has helped crack a cold case — the murder of a man and the rape of a woman.
DNA found in a suburban Los Angeles motel room 35 years ago has helped crack a cold case — the murder of a man and the rape of a woman.
Pasco County elementary teacher arrested on child porn charges, school district says
A third-grade teacher at Watergrass Elementary School was arrested on several child porn possession charges, according to the Pasco County School District.
A third-grade teacher at Watergrass Elementary School was arrested on several child porn possession charges, according to the Pasco County School District.
Florida teens charged with killing 16-year-old over weed
Two Florida teens were arrested this week after authorities said they fatally shot a 16-year-old in the back over a marijuana sale gone bad.
Two Florida teens were arrested this week after authorities said they fatally shot a 16-year-old in the back over a marijuana sale gone bad.
'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flagler County graduates will drive across finish line to receive their diplomas
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
11 arrested in Georgia for stealing guns from Florida store
A total of 11 Georgia residents have been arrested for stealing dozens of guns from a store in Florida’s capital city.
A total of 11 Georgia residents have been arrested for stealing dozens of guns from a store in Florida’s capital city.
Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
Universal Orlando to check temperatures of employees starting Friday
Anyone with a temperature exceeding 99.9°F will not be permitted to enter and must wait 72 hours before coming back.
Anyone with a temperature exceeding 99.9°F will not be permitted to enter and must wait 72 hours before coming back.