Texas-based restoration project takes bite out of climate’s impacts on centuries-old cannons in Florida
The cast-iron cannons that once protected the nation’s oldest city from invasion now have a new claim on life, thanks to researchers at Texas A&M University.
The cast-iron cannons that once protected the nation’s oldest city from invasion now have a new claim on life, thanks to researchers at Texas A&M University.
Miami couple accused of kidnapping, torturing man for 3 days
Police in Miami say the couple kidnapped a man, then chained him and tortured him for three days in their apartment. At one point, investigators said the suspects forced the victim to drink a mixture of rum and bleach. When a good Samaritan found him, they initially thought he had been shot or stabbed.
Police in Miami say the couple kidnapped a man, then chained him and tortured him for three days in their apartment. At one point, investigators said the suspects forced the victim to drink a mixture of rum and bleach. When a good Samaritan found him, they initially thought he had been shot or stabbed.
Convicted sex offender rapes disabled woman in Sarasota parking lot, deputies say
A convicted sex offender is accused of raping a non-verbal woman with autism in a Sarasota parking lot while her mother was inside a store, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A convicted sex offender is accused of raping a non-verbal woman with autism in a Sarasota parking lot while her mother was inside a store, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida abortion laws: GOP's proposed bill would ban abortions after 15 weeks
Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.
Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.
Father of girl, 4, found dead in Florida hotel mourning loss of daughter
The father of the 4-year-old girl found dead in a Kissimmee hotel room on Monday said she was the best thing in his life.
The father of the 4-year-old girl found dead in a Kissimmee hotel room on Monday said she was the best thing in his life.
Teen who received life-saving transplant reacts to medical breakthroughs using pig organs
A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.
A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.
'I'm sorry' note left in room where 4-year-old girl was found dead in Kissimmee, deputies say
Deputies in Florida are investigating the death of a 4-year-old girl at an Orlando-area resort that they are calling suspicious.
Deputies in Florida are investigating the death of a 4-year-old girl at an Orlando-area resort that they are calling suspicious.
Clearwater women arrested after throwing glitter at man while breaking into his apartment, police say
Clearwater police say the women broke into the man's apartment during an argument and threw multiple containers of glitter at him. They both are now facing felony charges.
Clearwater police say the women broke into the man's apartment during an argument and threw multiple containers of glitter at him. They both are now facing felony charges.
Bob Saget: 911 call notes actor was unresponsive when found in Orlando hotel room
The "Full House" star was found in bed in his room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes hotel on Sunday, law enforcement said.
The "Full House" star was found in bed in his room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes hotel on Sunday, law enforcement said.
Hillsborough sheriff: Female body found in plastic trash bag was victim of domestic violence
A welfare check at a home in Hillsborough County led to the discovery of a woman's remains and a man who appears to have died by suicide after a 12-hour standoff with deputies.
A welfare check at a home in Hillsborough County led to the discovery of a woman's remains and a man who appears to have died by suicide after a 12-hour standoff with deputies.
Bartender's tip leads to arrest in Key West's Southernmost Point landmark burning
The bartender recognized one of the suspects in the video because he ordered multiple drinks on New Year's Eve without leaving a tip. They watched the bar's security cameras to match the credit card receipts and confirm it was him: “We could see them getting rejected from all the girls they were trying to hit on.”
The bartender recognized one of the suspects in the video because he ordered multiple drinks on New Year's Eve without leaving a tip. They watched the bar's security cameras to match the credit card receipts and confirm it was him: “We could see them getting rejected from all the girls they were trying to hit on.”
Bob Saget: 911 call, new details revealed in actor's death in Orlando
Authorities released redacted audio of the 911 call made to police after actor Bob Saget was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, January 9.
Authorities released redacted audio of the 911 call made to police after actor Bob Saget was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, January 9.
Bob Saget found dead: Timeline of actor's weekend in Florida
Saget, 65, was found dead in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida.
Saget, 65, was found dead in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida.
'We just want her home': Uncle of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery reported abuse
Harmony Montgomery’s uncle, who now lives in New Port Richey, says he reported abuse of the missing seven-year-old after seeing her with a black eye and hearing her father order her to scrub a toilet with her toothbrush.
Harmony Montgomery’s uncle, who now lives in New Port Richey, says he reported abuse of the missing seven-year-old after seeing her with a black eye and hearing her father order her to scrub a toilet with her toothbrush.
Comedian and actor Bob Saget, known for "Full House," dead at age 65
Bob Saget was best known for playing “Danny Tanner” in “Full House.” He was found dead in a hotel room in Florida on Sunday afternoon, with no sign of foul play or drug use present.
Bob Saget was best known for playing “Danny Tanner” in “Full House.” He was found dead in a hotel room in Florida on Sunday afternoon, with no sign of foul play or drug use present.
7-year-old Palmetto girl found safe following Amber Alert
A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a Manatee County 7-year-old, Ashley Ordaz, who has been missing since December 10.
A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a Manatee County 7-year-old, Ashley Ordaz, who has been missing since December 10.
Hungry gator nabs food 'to go,' takes stroll across Florida golf course
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
Pasco deputies save woman from burning car along Suncoast Parkway
Pasco County deputies had some tense moments along the Suncoast Parkway just after midnight on December 29, after they responded to a fiery car crash.
Pasco County deputies had some tense moments along the Suncoast Parkway just after midnight on December 29, after they responded to a fiery car crash.
Florida deputies who share 1-month-old son commit suicide within days of each other
St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced the deaths of Deputy Clayton Osteen and Deputy Victoria Pacheco.
St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced the deaths of Deputy Clayton Osteen and Deputy Victoria Pacheco.
SpaceX has successful first launch of 2022 with new Starlink mission
SpaceX has successfully launched its first mission of 2022. A Falcon 9 rocket carried a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center's pad 39A at 4:49 p.m. on Thursday.
SpaceX has successfully launched its first mission of 2022. A Falcon 9 rocket carried a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center's pad 39A at 4:49 p.m. on Thursday.