Orlando FreeFall ride death: Operator made 'manual adjustments' to Tyre Sampson's seat, report says
The investigation into a teen's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park concluded that one of the ride's harness sensors had been manually adjusted, falsely providing a safety OK.
The investigation into a teen's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park concluded that one of the ride's harness sensors had been manually adjusted, falsely providing a safety OK.
Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager fired over viral TikTok's on difficult hours, staff shortages
A Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager went viral after posting TikTok videos meant to show how difficult it is to lead a store when hours and employees are limited.
A Tampa Bay Dollar General store manager went viral after posting TikTok videos meant to show how difficult it is to lead a store when hours and employees are limited.
NASA to roll Artemis moon rocket back to assembly building after technical issues halt dress rehearsal
The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft have been at Launch Pad 39B since March 19, but crews have been unable to successfully conduct a full dress rehearsal because of technical issues.
The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft have been at Launch Pad 39B since March 19, but crews have been unable to successfully conduct a full dress rehearsal because of technical issues.
Police: Tampa Bay area mom made 'no attempt' to rescue 5-year-old after deadly chase ends with crash in pond
Police say the woman kidnapped her 5-year-old daughter at knifepoint, then led officers on a high-speed chase before she crashed her SUV into a retention pond off the highway. Investigators said she managed to get herself out of the vehicle, but made "no attempt" to rescue the little girl, who drowned in the water. She's now been charged in her daughter's death.
Police say the woman kidnapped her 5-year-old daughter at knifepoint, then led officers on a high-speed chase before she crashed her SUV into a retention pond off the highway. Investigators said she managed to get herself out of the vehicle, but made "no attempt" to rescue the little girl, who drowned in the water. She's now been charged in her daughter's death.
Orlando FreeFall: Florida lawmaker calls for 'loophole' in law to be closed after teenager died on ride
Tyre Sampson, 14, died after falling off of the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, March 24.
Tyre Sampson, 14, died after falling off of the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, March 24.
You can stay at this 'Friends' themed Airbnb in Tampa, and the attention to detail is amazing
This Friends-themed Airbnb in Tampa is part Monica and Rachel’s Manhattan apartment, part Central Perk cafe and part Chandler and Joey’s man cave. From the foosball table to the bright blue kitchen, complete with a copy of "The Shining" in the freezer, there are plenty of details and Easter eggs for eagle-eyed fans to appreciate!
This Friends-themed Airbnb in Tampa is part Monica and Rachel’s Manhattan apartment, part Central Perk cafe and part Chandler and Joey’s man cave. From the foosball table to the bright blue kitchen, complete with a copy of "The Shining" in the freezer, there are plenty of details and Easter eggs for eagle-eyed fans to appreciate!
Dolphin found dead after being impaled on Florida beach, law enforcement says
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.
Florida dad chases after man recording girls in Walmart dressing room
A Florida man was charged with recording young girls in a Walmart dressing room. When the children told their father, the dad and store security chased after the suspect, who was taken into custody near a bus station.
A Florida man was charged with recording young girls in a Walmart dressing room. When the children told their father, the dad and store security chased after the suspect, who was taken into custody near a bus station.
Gabby Petito family's lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to jury trial in 2023, courts say
The lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to a jury trial next year, according to the Sarasota Clerk of Courts. A jury trial was ordered in the lawsuit and has been set for August 14, 2023, the Clerk of Courts confirmed.
The lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to a jury trial next year, according to the Sarasota Clerk of Courts. A jury trial was ordered in the lawsuit and has been set for August 14, 2023, the Clerk of Courts confirmed.
Florida mother arrested for murder after police find 2 children dead in Miami apartment
Police in South Florida arrested a mother accused of murdering her two young children in their apartment after officers responded to repeated 911 hang-up calls coming from the home and found the bodies of both children tied up on a bed.
Police in South Florida arrested a mother accused of murdering her two young children in their apartment after officers responded to repeated 911 hang-up calls coming from the home and found the bodies of both children tied up on a bed.
Florida woman says she will pay off her mother's house after winning $1M from lotto scratch-off
When asked what she wanted to do with her $1 million lottery prize, the Florida woman said the first thing she wanted to do was pay off her mother's house: "She's done so much for me growing up, this is the least I can do for her."
When asked what she wanted to do with her $1 million lottery prize, the Florida woman said the first thing she wanted to do was pay off her mother's house: "She's done so much for me growing up, this is the least I can do for her."
Florida babysitter put child in dryer, spun him around, deputies say
The boy told investigators that Amber Chapman put him in a dryer, closed the door and he “went around and round," according to the arrest affidavit.
The boy told investigators that Amber Chapman put him in a dryer, closed the door and he “went around and round," according to the arrest affidavit.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Stacey Abrams win in governor's race would create Florida-Georgia 'cold war'
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said a Stacey Abrams victory in Georgia's gubernatorial race would cause a "cold war" between neighboring states.
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said a Stacey Abrams victory in Georgia's gubernatorial race would cause a "cold war" between neighboring states.
'Look at this beast!': Gator with missing foot walks under driver's truck in Venice, shakes it from beneath
Between the rain and an alligator crossing a street, Thursday was just another regular day in Florida.
Between the rain and an alligator crossing a street, Thursday was just another regular day in Florida.
Teen killed while friends were taking turns shooting one another in bulletproof vest, police say
A 16-year-old boy was killed this week after he and at least two others took turns shooting one another while wearing body armor, officials said. The incident was reportedly captured on video.
A 16-year-old boy was killed this week after he and at least two others took turns shooting one another while wearing body armor, officials said. The incident was reportedly captured on video.
Father, daughter speak out after surviving lightning strike at spring training in Florida
Ashley and her father, John Moberg, were in the parking lot outside Steinbrenner Field when they saw a flash, heard a bang and the next moments became a blur.
Ashley and her father, John Moberg, were in the parking lot outside Steinbrenner Field when they saw a flash, heard a bang and the next moments became a blur.
Daytona Beach hosts national cheer competition
Cheer squads from all over the country are in Daytona Beach for the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate National Championship.
Cheer squads from all over the country are in Daytona Beach for the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate National Championship.
Hero detective speaks about fiery rescue on I-95
When an off-duty Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective came across a fiery crash on Interstate, he jumped into action.
When an off-duty Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective came across a fiery crash on Interstate, he jumped into action.
Florida man facing battery charge after throwing beer bottle, threatening Muslim man, deputies say
A 72-year-old man was arrested and booked into jail after he allegedly threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man and made comments about his religion, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
A 72-year-old man was arrested and booked into jail after he allegedly threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man and made comments about his religion, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Florida man accused of punching boy with cognitive disability unconscious
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly beating up a 17-year-old boy who has a cognitive disability because he was texting the man's younger sister, according to the Volusia County charging affidavit.
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly beating up a 17-year-old boy who has a cognitive disability because he was texting the man's younger sister, according to the Volusia County charging affidavit.