Pennsylvania girl survives shark attack while swimming at Central Florida beach
A 12-year-girl is recovering after a shark bit her while swimming in Cocoa Beach earlier this week.
A 12-year-girl is recovering after a shark bit her while swimming in Cocoa Beach earlier this week.
Ryan Mallett drowning: No rip currents present when former NFL player died in ‘tragic accident’, sheriff says
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the drowning of former NFL player Ryan Mallett.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the drowning of former NFL player Ryan Mallett.
Sitters take Florida kids to Wisconsin, leave them in park, police say
A woman was supposed to watch her friend's kids but took them to another state. Police found a 1-year-old and 2-year-old left alone at a public park in Milwaukee.
A woman was supposed to watch her friend's kids but took them to another state. Police found a 1-year-old and 2-year-old left alone at a public park in Milwaukee.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett dead after drowning in Florida: report
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has reportedly died at 35 after tragically drowning in Florida.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has reportedly died at 35 after tragically drowning in Florida.
Walt Nauta: Court date postponed for Trump aide in classified documents case
A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.
A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.
Florida man convicted of double murder slams elbow into attorney's head: 'I've taken a lot better shots'
A Florida man convicted in a double murder case elbowed his attorney in the head during a court appearance on Monday.
A Florida man convicted in a double murder case elbowed his attorney in the head during a court appearance on Monday.
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida man and stepson die after hiking in extreme heat in Big Bend park in Texas
Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Park Service.
Temperatures at the time were 119 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Park Service.
Pregnant deer in Florida delivers baby while neck, leg trapped in trash can lid for months
Florida neighbors jumped in to help a pregnant doe trapped in a trash can lid for months.
Florida neighbors jumped in to help a pregnant doe trapped in a trash can lid for months.
Beloved Banks County firefighter hailed 'true hero,' laid to rest
Friends, family and the Banks County community said their goodbyes to former fire Captain Richie Alford.
Friends, family and the Banks County community said their goodbyes to former fire Captain Richie Alford.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Florida man swallows cocaine during traffic stop, deputies say | 'Could have died'
A Florida man desperate to hide drugs chose to swallow cocaine he had in his possession during a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to deputies.
A Florida man desperate to hide drugs chose to swallow cocaine he had in his possession during a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to deputies.
Florida community ordered to quarantine after giant invasive snail sighting
The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers the giant African snail to be destructive to many plants and can cause structural damage to certain building materials. The agency reports that the snail species was problematic in the Sunshine State during the 1960s and took nearly a decade to eradicate.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers the giant African snail to be destructive to many plants and can cause structural damage to certain building materials. The agency reports that the snail species was problematic in the Sunshine State during the 1960s and took nearly a decade to eradicate.
Squatters take over Florida ‘meth island,’ build elaborate treehouse and install trampoline
Florida law enforcement officials are working to remove squatters from an island they outfitted with an elaborate treehouse, a "welcome center" and a trampoline.
Florida law enforcement officials are working to remove squatters from an island they outfitted with an elaborate treehouse, a "welcome center" and a trampoline.
VIDEO: Waterspout sweeps through Clearwater beach sending equipment, debris flying into the air
A video taken of a waterspout in Clearwater Beach on Friday afternoon shows beachgoers running as equipment goes flying in the air in just a matter of seconds.
A video taken of a waterspout in Clearwater Beach on Friday afternoon shows beachgoers running as equipment goes flying in the air in just a matter of seconds.
Florida deputy sucked into storm drain trying to rescue stranded driver
A Florida deputy walked through a flooded street to help a stuck driver before both of them were pulled down into a storm drain, where they traveled some 100 feet in 30 seconds, and remarkably came out the other side seemingly unscathed.
A Florida deputy walked through a flooded street to help a stuck driver before both of them were pulled down into a storm drain, where they traveled some 100 feet in 30 seconds, and remarkably came out the other side seemingly unscathed.
Watch parts of ceiling cave in during severe weather at a Florida grocery store
Shoppers at a Florida Winn-Dixie were surprised to see ceiling tiles collapse on Thursday during a severe storm that moved through South Florida.
Shoppers at a Florida Winn-Dixie were surprised to see ceiling tiles collapse on Thursday during a severe storm that moved through South Florida.
Florida police officers rescue American flag blown down during storms
After a strong storm made its way through Crestview on Monday, many things were left array on the street. One of them was an American flag found at the Okaloosa County Courthouse.
After a strong storm made its way through Crestview on Monday, many things were left array on the street. One of them was an American flag found at the Okaloosa County Courthouse.
Former firefighter killed trying to rescue swimmers in Florida
A former firefighter and pillar of the Banks County community for several years has died attempting to save the lives of two swimmers in Florida on Thursday.
A former firefighter and pillar of the Banks County community for several years has died attempting to save the lives of two swimmers in Florida on Thursday.
Black bear seen walking across tennis court near Florida resort
This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.
This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.