Woman falls to her death from rising Florida drawbridge
"The woman tried to hang on. There was a bystander nearby who tried to help her, but tragically she fell five or six stories below where she died landing on concrete," West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles said.
"The woman tried to hang on. There was a bystander nearby who tried to help her, but tragically she fell five or six stories below where she died landing on concrete," West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles said.
Good Samaritan struck by car, killed after stopping to help motorists involved in I-75 crash in Gibsonton
A Tampa man stopped to help after coming across a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Gibsonton. While assisting, a semi-truck crashed into one of the cars involved causing it to strike the good Samaritan, killing him.
A Tampa man stopped to help after coming across a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Gibsonton. While assisting, a semi-truck crashed into one of the cars involved causing it to strike the good Samaritan, killing him.
‘If we could have, we would have’: Man whose ‘irresponsible’ acts led to tiger’s death won’t face charges
Investigators say a man who was attacked by a tiger after he entered an unauthorized area of a southwest Florida zoo, forcing authorities to shoot and kill the animal, will not face any charges in the animal's death.
Investigators say a man who was attacked by a tiger after he entered an unauthorized area of a southwest Florida zoo, forcing authorities to shoot and kill the animal, will not face any charges in the animal's death.
Winter Park Police investigates cat poisoning report; neighbors say several animals have died
Neighbors on Carver Street in Winter Park have posted flyers all over the block warning people about animal poisonings.
Neighbors on Carver Street in Winter Park have posted flyers all over the block warning people about animal poisonings.
Detectives detail timeline of 78-year-old Orlando man's murder
Early Thursday morning Orange County sheriff's deputies escorted 25-year-old Jasmine Munro and her boyfriend, 19-year-old Javonne White, out of their headquarters and off to jail.
Early Thursday morning Orange County sheriff's deputies escorted 25-year-old Jasmine Munro and her boyfriend, 19-year-old Javonne White, out of their headquarters and off to jail.
2 arrested for murder of 78-year-old man at CVS in Orlando, deputies say
Orange County deputies say they carjacked and then killed Uken Cummings on Sunday afternoon as he was leaving the CVS on Powers and Silver Star Road after picking up his prescriptions.
Orange County deputies say they carjacked and then killed Uken Cummings on Sunday afternoon as he was leaving the CVS on Powers and Silver Star Road after picking up his prescriptions.
Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches latest Starlink mission
The satellites help provide internet services and affordable internet across the world. So far the company has launched around 2,000 into space.
The satellites help provide internet services and affordable internet across the world. So far the company has launched around 2,000 into space.
Florida boy hauls in two .50-caliber Barrett sniper rifles on fishing trip
Allen Cadwalader reeled in two .50-caliber M82A1 Barrett sniper rifles from a canal in Miami-Dade County.
Allen Cadwalader reeled in two .50-caliber M82A1 Barrett sniper rifles from a canal in Miami-Dade County.
Man jumped barrier fence before being attacked by tiger at Florida zoo, FWC report shows
A tiger at the Naples Zoo was killed and an employee of the zoo's cleaning company nearly lost his arm after the man apparently jumped a safety barrier and stuck his arm through the internal fence in the tiger's enclosure, according to a newly released report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A tiger at the Naples Zoo was killed and an employee of the zoo's cleaning company nearly lost his arm after the man apparently jumped a safety barrier and stuck his arm through the internal fence in the tiger's enclosure, according to a newly released report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Polk County firefighter arrested after double depositing paycheck to pay for bills, vacation, deputies say
Deputies arrested a Polk County firefighter on fraud charges after they say he electronically deposited his payroll check into his bank account, then tried to cash the check at an Amscot store.
Deputies arrested a Polk County firefighter on fraud charges after they say he electronically deposited his payroll check into his bank account, then tried to cash the check at an Amscot store.
‘They will not leave this world alone’: Woman creates hospice homes for terminally ill dogs
For the past 20 years Devilyn Saunders and her team of foster families have given love and companionship to terminally ill dogs who were set to be euthanized at shelters.
For the past 20 years Devilyn Saunders and her team of foster families have given love and companionship to terminally ill dogs who were set to be euthanized at shelters.
Brian Laundrie protests inspire Florida bill that would make demonstrations outside homes illegal
Protesters picketed for weeks outside the North Port home belonging to Brian Laundrie's parents, even after his remains were found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. A new bill in the Florida Legislature aims to make such protests outside of homes illegal.
Protesters picketed for weeks outside the North Port home belonging to Brian Laundrie's parents, even after his remains were found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. A new bill in the Florida Legislature aims to make such protests outside of homes illegal.
Dashcam video shows South Florida driver opening fire during road rage incident on I-95
Dashcam footage from a June 2021 road rage incident in South Florida shows the moments when a driver fired multiple shots, striking another vehicle several times. But his lawyer says the shooting was justified because his client believed he had been shot at first.
Dashcam footage from a June 2021 road rage incident in South Florida shows the moments when a driver fired multiple shots, striking another vehicle several times. But his lawyer says the shooting was justified because his client believed he had been shot at first.
After 4 days of delays, SpaceX satellite launch sets Florida twilight sky aglow
A SpaceX satellite launch lit up the Florida coast Monday evening, leaving a pulsing, swirling exhaust plume glowing in the sky before sonic booms announced the booster’s safe return to land.
A SpaceX satellite launch lit up the Florida coast Monday evening, leaving a pulsing, swirling exhaust plume glowing in the sky before sonic booms announced the booster’s safe return to land.
Hunter kills 900-pound alligator blamed in disappearance of livestock near Florida lake
A professional hunter said he killed the culprit responsible for the sudden disappearance of livestock on a South Florida property: a massive alligator over 13 feet long and weighing in at a hulking 905 pounds.
A professional hunter said he killed the culprit responsible for the sudden disappearance of livestock on a South Florida property: a massive alligator over 13 feet long and weighing in at a hulking 905 pounds.
Tampa teen wins right to abortion without parental consent
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
Sole survivor says others tried to cling to capsized vessel
The sole survivor of a capsized boat found near Florida’s coast says at least 15 other migrants tried to cling to the overturned vessel but couldn’t hold on, some desperately tired and hungry when they let go.
The sole survivor of a capsized boat found near Florida’s coast says at least 15 other migrants tried to cling to the overturned vessel but couldn’t hold on, some desperately tired and hungry when they let go.
It got so cold in Florida, iguanas fell from trees
It got so cold in Florida this weekend that iguanas indeed fall from trees. The invasive species are called cold-blooded for a reason.
It got so cold in Florida this weekend that iguanas indeed fall from trees. The invasive species are called cold-blooded for a reason.
St. Pete woman born with heart condition faces amputation after COVID-19 infection
Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.
Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.
SpaceX scrubs second attempt to launch Italian Earth observation satellite
SpaceX had to halt its second attempt at launching an Italian satellite into low Earth orbit Friday, due to unfavorable weather conditions. SpaceX also abandoned the original schedule on Thursday due to weather.
SpaceX had to halt its second attempt at launching an Italian satellite into low Earth orbit Friday, due to unfavorable weather conditions. SpaceX also abandoned the original schedule on Thursday due to weather.