Long lines build as crowds flock to the theme parks for New Year’s Eve
Theme park goers will ring in the New Year tonight with fireworks, rides, and fun.
Theme park goers will ring in the New Year tonight with fireworks, rides, and fun.
Florida paramedics revive infant who overdosed while left unattended
A 10-month-old girl had to be revived by South Florida paramedics after she overdosed on a drug she found on a bed, authorities said.
A 10-month-old girl had to be revived by South Florida paramedics after she overdosed on a drug she found on a bed, authorities said.
Florida man's hand partially severed after lighting firework inside truck, deputies say
Authorities believe that the victim lit the firework while holding it inside the truck. It exploded in the victim's hand, causing significant injury. Hospital staff reportedly said that his hand may be amputated.
Authorities believe that the victim lit the firework while holding it inside the truck. It exploded in the victim's hand, causing significant injury. Hospital staff reportedly said that his hand may be amputated.
Coroner: Ex-Florida judge drowns in hot tub at Georgia home
A former Florida circuit judge accidentally drowned in a hot tub at her vacation home in north Georgia, according to a coroner.
A former Florida circuit judge accidentally drowned in a hot tub at her vacation home in north Georgia, according to a coroner.
ATM swapping out $20 bills for $50 bills during New Year’s Eve celebration
A Sanibel Captiva Community Bank ATM located in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, is expected to issue an undetermined number of $50 bills in place of $20 bills.
A Sanibel Captiva Community Bank ATM located in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, is expected to issue an undetermined number of $50 bills in place of $20 bills.
U.S. Coast Guard plans to remove massive buoy that washed ashore on New Smyrna Beach
The buoy, which could be compared to the size of an SUV, went missing from South Carolina in 2017.
The buoy, which could be compared to the size of an SUV, went missing from South Carolina in 2017.
Florida charity will use your Christmas tree to make canes for veterans
Do you have a Christmas tree that you need to dispose of?
Do you have a Christmas tree that you need to dispose of?
FHP: Fatal pedestrian crash in Holiday leaves grandmother dead
A 23-year-old man ran over his grandmother in Holiday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 23-year-old man ran over his grandmother in Holiday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deputies search for accused child molester in Hillsborough County
Deputies are searching for a man who is wanted for sexually molesting a child in Hillsborough County.
Deputies are searching for a man who is wanted for sexually molesting a child in Hillsborough County.
Legislation would make abandoning your dog outside during a hurricane a crime in Florida
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
Deputies arrest Amazon driver for delivering package, then stealing it from Davenport home
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.
Woman, 26, arrested for trying to cash $1M check from husband, 77, of just 4 months
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
Don't leave pricey gift boxes by curb after Christmas, police warn
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
Couple tips Clearwater server $2,000 after learning she spent Christmas money on car repairs
Working on Christmas Eve can be tough, but it paid off in a big way for a waitress in Clearwater Beach.
Working on Christmas Eve can be tough, but it paid off in a big way for a waitress in Clearwater Beach.
Vietnam veteran given gift of snow in Tampa after being told this Christmas would be his last
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
SeaWorld Orlando ends 'One Ocean' killer-whale show, will add 'Orca Encounter'
SeaWorld Orlando's "One Ocean" show was developed after the 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. It was the first show that did not include trainers in the water with the killer whales. "Orca Encounter" will kick off on Jan.1 at Shamu Stadium.
SeaWorld Orlando's "One Ocean" show was developed after the 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. It was the first show that did not include trainers in the water with the killer whales. "Orca Encounter" will kick off on Jan.1 at Shamu Stadium.
Witnesses stop Florida man from killing dog, police say
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Hillsborough deputies search for suspect who blew up bank ATM
Deputies are investigating an ATM explosion that happened Sunday morning at a bank in the Westchase area.
Deputies are investigating an ATM explosion that happened Sunday morning at a bank in the Westchase area.
South Florida hairstylist gives free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas
A hairstylist in Miami is in the spirit of giving for the holidays by offering free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas.
A hairstylist in Miami is in the spirit of giving for the holidays by offering free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas.
Semi crashes into historic Desert Inn Motel in Osceola County
A semi-truck crashed into a historical Osceola County motel early Sunday Morning.
A semi-truck crashed into a historical Osceola County motel early Sunday Morning.