Florida police search for hit-and-run driver who killed 2 children, injured 4 others
Police are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who drove onto a sidewalk to pass a bus and crashed into six children, killing two of them and leaving four with severe injuries. He then fled the scene. They've found the car but the driver is still on the run. Investigators said the little girls killed were just 5 and 6 years old.
Police are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who drove onto a sidewalk to pass a bus and crashed into six children, killing two of them and leaving four with severe injuries. He then fled the scene. They've found the car but the driver is still on the run. Investigators said the little girls killed were just 5 and 6 years old.
1 eaglet hatches, 1 more expected soon in southwest Florida
One baby eagle has hatched in southwest Florida, and one more is expected soon -- and anyone can get a live look from home.
One baby eagle has hatched in southwest Florida, and one more is expected soon -- and anyone can get a live look from home.
Allegiant planes collide on tarmac at Punta Gorda airport, no injures reported
A company spokesperson said the pilot backed into an empty, parked plane which damaged the auxiliary power unit on the wing.
A company spokesperson said the pilot backed into an empty, parked plane which damaged the auxiliary power unit on the wing.
Woman in FBI custody after allegedly injuring passengers, employees on Delta flight
Police said an unruly passenger injured several people on Thursday during a "disturbance" on a Delta Air Lines flight from Tampa to Atlanta.
Police said an unruly passenger injured several people on Thursday during a "disturbance" on a Delta Air Lines flight from Tampa to Atlanta.
Florida hits all-time daily COVID-19 case record
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Surfing Santas returns to Cocoa Beach with large crowds
The annual tradition supports Grind For Life, which helps to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.
The annual tradition supports Grind For Life, which helps to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.
Florida woman, Georgia man fly 12-year-old Texas girl out of state for sex, police say
A Florida woman and Georgia man have been arrested after police said they flew a 12-year-old girl from Texas for sex.
A Florida woman and Georgia man have been arrested after police said they flew a 12-year-old girl from Texas for sex.
FHP: Children tried to save their mother from Pinellas gas station fire
The daughter and son of a woman who died in a gas station fire in Pinellas County tried to control the blaze when it occurred and save their mother, troopers revealed Thursday.
The daughter and son of a woman who died in a gas station fire in Pinellas County tried to control the blaze when it occurred and save their mother, troopers revealed Thursday.
Fire erupts after driver backs into gas pump, killing woman pumping gas
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a driver backed into a Pinellas County gas pump, setting off a blaze that killed another person who was pumping gas on the other side.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a driver backed into a Pinellas County gas pump, setting off a blaze that killed another person who was pumping gas on the other side.
Tampa police: Porsche driver punched teen girl after she accidentally cut him off
A teen driver was punched in the face by a Tampa man after she accidentally cut him off while he was driving his Porsche, police said. The 16-year-old was able to describe his vehicle -- a black and white convertible with "911" printed on the side.
A teen driver was punched in the face by a Tampa man after she accidentally cut him off while he was driving his Porsche, police said. The 16-year-old was able to describe his vehicle -- a black and white convertible with "911" printed on the side.
Bodycam video shows 12-year-old student being handcuffed after shoving deputy
A Manatee County mother wants to know why a deputy used handcuffs instead of de-escalation tactics when her daughter became uncooperative at school.
A Manatee County mother wants to know why a deputy used handcuffs instead of de-escalation tactics when her daughter became uncooperative at school.
56 years later, Vietnam War veteran gets to thank the man who saved him
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Massive brawl breaks out at Miami airport, suspects nabbed after biting cop's head
Two suspects were arrested and charged in the case
Two suspects were arrested and charged in the case
Florida Army veteran pays off past-due utility bills for families ahead of Christmas
A Florida Army veteran who once spent a Christmas without electricity is continuing to pay it forward for his neighbors in need for the holidays. This is the third year he's paid off all of the past-due utility bills in his city ahead of Christmas.
A Florida Army veteran who once spent a Christmas without electricity is continuing to pay it forward for his neighbors in need for the holidays. This is the third year he's paid off all of the past-due utility bills in his city ahead of Christmas.
Family searches for bone marrow donor to cure daughter's cancer
When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville.
When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
It's a girl! 3rd baby white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 13 months
A female baby white rhino was born last month to mother Lola.
A female baby white rhino was born last month to mother Lola.
Arrests made amid TikTok challenge on Dec. 17
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor arrested in Florida on sex offender violation charge
His Hall of Fame career was marred by drug offenses off the field, resulting in multiple arrests
His Hall of Fame career was marred by drug offenses off the field, resulting in multiple arrests
18-year-old suspect strangled, stomped on Polk deputy's head after threatening to kill him, officials say
A Polk County man is accused of threatening to kill a deputy before an altercation occurred where he stomped on the deputy's head several times and strangled him.
A Polk County man is accused of threatening to kill a deputy before an altercation occurred where he stomped on the deputy's head several times and strangled him.