3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland

A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.

'Despicable and horrific’: Florida man accused of starving dogs, drinks detergent to avoid going to jail

The Brevard County Sheriff said he would like to put a man under the jail instead of inside it after deputies discovered two emaciated dogs lying paralyzed next to a bag of unopened dog food inside the man’s home. 

Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.

DeSantis: Newsom's hair gel is 'interfering with his brain function' over immigration stance

The public feud between governors Gavin Newsom, of California, and Florida's Ron DeSantis continues to make headlines. This time, the issue stems from their two conflicting stances on immigration.

4 kidnapped siblings from Michigan recovered in Florida by US Marshals

Members of the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force observed Braxton exiting a Walmart near that location and took him into custody. All four missing children were found in the cab of Braxton’s semi-truck in the parking lot.

Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids

Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.

Florida Chick-fil-A worker who tackled alleged carjacker honored by county sheriff

A Florida Chick-fil-A worker who stepped in to rescue a woman and her baby from a carjacker was gifted a "special coin" by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO). 

U-Haul repossesses couple's rental believing it was abandoned at Clearwater hotel, dumps all belongings inside

A St. Louis couple was in the process of moving to Riverview when their U-Haul, carrying all their belongings, disappeared from a Clearwater hotel parking lot. Now they say it turned out U-Haul took it, believing it was abandoned, and dumped all their belongings that were inside.

Parkland shooter trial: Defense suddenly rests case, leading to shouting match with judge in courtroom

Attorneys for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz abruptly rested their case, triggering a shouting match with the judge after she called the move "the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case."

Disney World 'enthusiasts' say trip costs too much for average families, survey shows

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is known as "the most magical place on Earth," but even its most die-hard, loyal fans say the rising costs to take a family to the parks is becoming out of reach.

Grill left under vehicle blamed for blaze destroying 11 vehicles outside Dolphins game

Nearly a dozen vehicles went up in flames in the parking lot of Hard Rock Stadium during a Miami Dolphins game this weekend. Investigators think the blaze started in the area of a pre-game tailgate party, according to WSVN 7News.

US, Trump team propose names for arbiter in Mar-a-Lago probe

The Justice Department and Donald Trump's legal team each proposed candidates Friday for the role of an independent arbiter in the investigation into top-secret documents found at the former president's Florida home, but the two sides differed on the scope of duties the person would have.

Polk sheriff: 160 suspects arrested in sex sting, sex trafficking victims found

"Operation Fall Haul 2" lasted one week, and investigators tracked down 16 suspects in Polk County. The sheriff's office said two victims of sex trafficking were also found and their may be more.

Florida man who replaced teen's medication with laxatives found guilty

A Florida man has been found guilty after a woman reported that her 14-year-old son's medication had been tampered with back in 2019.