Sheriff: Man dressed as woman robs bank, steals deputy's car

Authorities say a man wearing women's clothing robbed a Chase Bank branch in Casselbery, Florida on Wednesday before stealing a patrol car belonging to a sheriff's deputy as a means of escape.

Delta: Woman without ticket boards plane at Florida airport

Delta Airlines says a woman was able to board one of its planes at a Florida airport without a ticket and was removed, delaying the flight.

Florida veteran who was buried with honors had kin after all

More than 2,000 people packed into Patriots Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Each person came to say ‘goodbye’ and salute Edward Pearson. It was reported that the Naples, Florida resident had no immediate family, but it turns out, he had two sons.

Police: Man beats, rapes pregnant girlfriend to kill fetus

"I can't let you have my son," the man told his pregnant girlfriend before beating her, threatening to slit her through, and raping her.

Endangered baby ape born at Florida animal park

Lion Country Safari in South Florida just welcomed their newest resident: an endangered siamang gibbon baby!

Couple injured in possible bobcat attack in South Florida

A woman out for an early morning walk with her husband was attacked by an animal believed to be a bobcat. Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the attack happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday near the couple's apartment.

Man oversleeps jury duty, goes to jail for 10 days

Deandre Somerville, 21, was sworn-in as a juror on a civil case in South Florida in August. He understood he was to return the next day for the continuation of the trial, but he overslept. He also failed to report to the jury office why he was absent. A judge ordered Somerville to serve 10 days in jail, and he must complete 150 hours of community service while on probation.

Florida man accidentally shoots, kills son-in-law amid birthday surprise

A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.

21-year-old oversleeps jury duty, goes to jail for 10 days

For 21-year-old Deandre Somerville, the nightmare came after he overslept for jury service in a Florida courtroom.

'The devil can't hurt you': Mom tries to kill kids by driving into tree, police say

A Florida mother is facing attempted murder charges after police say she intentionally rammed her minivan into a tree in an effort to kill her children.