Polk County teen gets life in prison for rape of 2-year-old
Johnson initially told sheriff's deputies a masked intruder dressed in black hurt the two-year-old girl and that he had chased the intruder.
Johnson initially told sheriff's deputies a masked intruder dressed in black hurt the two-year-old girl and that he had chased the intruder.
State officials: Florida has no testing kits for coronavirus
Around 150 people in Florida are being monitored for the coronavirus at home.
Around 150 people in Florida are being monitored for the coronavirus at home.
Police: Married Haines City man raped two young girls he met online and lured with trip to Legoland
Joshua Tyler Ayers, 38, was arrested Thursday night for allegedly raping two girls under the age of 15 at his home.
Joshua Tyler Ayers, 38, was arrested Thursday night for allegedly raping two girls under the age of 15 at his home.
Critically ill Florida boy saves the day as 'robot superhero'
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
Lee County hospital employee accused of sucking on patient's toes
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
Pasco K-9 bitten by venomous snake while searching for missing baby in Everglades
K9 Phi was assisting the FBI with the continued search for baby Andrew Caballeiro, when he was bitten by the snake in the Everglades.
K9 Phi was assisting the FBI with the continued search for baby Andrew Caballeiro, when he was bitten by the snake in the Everglades.
Suspect turns self in after missing Titusville woman's body found in trunk of car
The body of 36-year-old Anna Primavere was located on Wednesday inside the trunk of a vehicle belonging to a suspect in that case, according to authorities.
The body of 36-year-old Anna Primavere was located on Wednesday inside the trunk of a vehicle belonging to a suspect in that case, according to authorities.
Nationwide search underway for suspect after body of Titusville woman found in trunk of car, police say
A nationwide search is underway for the suspect in the death of a Titusville, Florida woman. The body of Anna Premavere was found inside the trunk of a car belonging to Courtney Dawn Gibson, police say.
A nationwide search is underway for the suspect in the death of a Titusville, Florida woman. The body of Anna Premavere was found inside the trunk of a car belonging to Courtney Dawn Gibson, police say.
Neo-Nazi extremist accused of threatening journalist arrested in Spring Hill as part of nationwide operation
Agents arrested four "racially motivated violent extremists," including a Spring Hill, Florida man, in connection with a coordinated effort to threaten and intimidate journalists and activists, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Agents arrested four "racially motivated violent extremists," including a Spring Hill, Florida man, in connection with a coordinated effort to threaten and intimidate journalists and activists, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Rain didn’t dampen day at ballpark for WWII vet honored by Yankees
It's not every day you see a member of the Greatest Generation chatting with one of the Yankees' greatest. But it's safe to say Reggie Jackson, AKA "Mr. October," was the more starstruck one of the pair.
It's not every day you see a member of the Greatest Generation chatting with one of the Yankees' greatest. But it's safe to say Reggie Jackson, AKA "Mr. October," was the more starstruck one of the pair.
'I think I took it a little too far': Florida boy, 12, beat dog with metal pipes, deputies say
Deputies said they were contacted by Animal Control after the boy's mother told them he had tied up the dog, named Tiny, and beat it with a pipe.
Deputies said they were contacted by Animal Control after the boy's mother told them he had tied up the dog, named Tiny, and beat it with a pipe.
Suspected ax-wielding home intruder shot by Orange County deputy identified
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says one of its own deputies shot a man who allegedly broke into her Apopka home on Tuesday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says one of its own deputies shot a man who allegedly broke into her Apopka home on Tuesday.
Girls take $650 hit after scammers use counterfeit cash to buy cookies
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.
After missing for 12 hours, boater found alive at Millers Bayou in Port Richey
A missing jet skier hunkered down inside a Port Richey stilt house for hours overnight after losing his water scooter. The reason? He wanted to help a distressed bird, he said.
A missing jet skier hunkered down inside a Port Richey stilt house for hours overnight after losing his water scooter. The reason? He wanted to help a distressed bird, he said.
Florida lawsuit seeks to take Sanders off primary ballot -- because he's not a Democrat
In a state where elections and litigation are intertwined, add this to Florida's ballot box saga: A pair of Floridians are asking a court to remove Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Democratic front-runner for president, from the state's March 17 primary ballot.
In a state where elections and litigation are intertwined, add this to Florida's ballot box saga: A pair of Floridians are asking a court to remove Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Democratic front-runner for president, from the state's March 17 primary ballot.
Death penalty sought for Celebration man accused of killing wife and 3 children, state attorney announces
Anthony Todt is facing second-degree murder charges for the killings of his wife and three children.
Anthony Todt is facing second-degree murder charges for the killings of his wife and three children.
Deputies: Winter Park woman faces murder charge after zipping boyfriend in suitcase
A Florida woman has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge after detectives said her boyfriend died after being zipped into a suitcase and left inside for hours.
A Florida woman has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge after detectives said her boyfriend died after being zipped into a suitcase and left inside for hours.
Tampa mom hopes to honor daughter's memory by giving away wedding dress
Breast cancer claimed her daughter at just 30 years old. Now, this Tampa mom is hoping to find a new home for her daughter's special wedding dress.
Breast cancer claimed her daughter at just 30 years old. Now, this Tampa mom is hoping to find a new home for her daughter's special wedding dress.
Police body camera video shows arrest of 6-year-old Orlando girl
Body camera video of a six-year-old student's arrest last year in Orlando has been released to the public.
Body camera video of a six-year-old student's arrest last year in Orlando has been released to the public.
South Florida mother accused of trying to murder baby, 2 children
Hialeah officers arrested 31-year-old Ailenys Carmenate on Saturday after they said she attempted to suffocate a 6-month-old infant and then choke two older children in her home.
Hialeah officers arrested 31-year-old Ailenys Carmenate on Saturday after they said she attempted to suffocate a 6-month-old infant and then choke two older children in her home.



















