Over 1,000 homes evacuated as firefighters battle Florida Panhandle fires

Huge wildfires in the Florida Panhandle forced veterans in a nursing home to evacuate Sunday alongside residents of more than 1,000 homes in an area still recovering from a Category 5 hurricane three years ago.

Hillsborough deputy makes DoorDash delivery after arresting driver

A Hillsborough County deputy went above and beyond to make sure a woman got her food from DoorDash after arresting the delivery driver. 

Missing Florida woman’s body found inside septic tank, handyman charged with murder

A Florida handyman is facing murder charges after the body of 57-year-old Cynthia Cole was found submerged inside the septic tank of her Jensen Beach home, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s office. 

PCSO: Man dies after being crushed by a bulldozer while inside a porta-potty at Polk County landfill

A contract worker assigned to be the spotter for heavy equipment coming in and out of a Polk County landfill was crushed by a bulldozer while using a porta-potty, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Markeith Loyd sentenced to death for murder of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton

Orlando Police Lt. Clayton was killed in 2017 outside an Orlando Walmart as she tried to arrest Loyd for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.

Tampa woman who killed lottery winner backs Florida bill that would keep winners' names secret

A bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would temporarily keep secret the names of lottery winners in Florida has at least one unexpected supporter: the woman in prison for murdering the winner of a $30 million lottery payout.

Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’

As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'

ULA launches GOES-T weather satellite into orbit

An essential piece of forecasting technology launched from Florida's coast in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.

Girlfriend 'smiled' before throwing boyfriend's dog off 7th floor balcony in Clearwater Beach

Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.

Florida man breaks beer bottle over head, deputy shoots thinking sound was gunshot

The sergeant, who was behind the suspect and wasn’t able to see the bottle "heard the popping noise" and thought the man had shot at his deputies, Sheriff Judd said. He fired one shot, hitting the man in the neck.

Curtis Reeves found not guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated battery

After nine days of testimony nearly nine hours of closing arguments Friday in the trial of Curtis Reeves, the jury has reached a verdict.

Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog

A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."

GOES-T weather satellite ready for liftoff next week from Florida

An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.

'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop

A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.

Florida man wanted for shooting deputy killed after breaking into home, exchanging gunfire with owner: sheriff

The suspect who was wanted for shooting and critically injuring a north Florida deputy -- setting off a statewide Blue Alert -- was killed in a shootout with a homeowner after he broke into the man's house.

Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice

Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.