Residents evacuated, US-41 closed, state of emergency declared as water continues flowing from Piney Point
Hundreds of residents around Piney Point have been asked to evacuate as 2-3 million gallons of water per day flow from a leak in a containment wall. Officials say the stack collapsed further despite overnight efforts from state and local crews.
Hundreds of residents around Piney Point have been asked to evacuate as 2-3 million gallons of water per day flow from a leak in a containment wall. Officials say the stack collapsed further despite overnight efforts from state and local crews.
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director steps down amid federal criminal investigation
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.
Nearly 100 guests forced to leave Florida hotel after being told it was sold
Many of them say they got a call in their rooms saying that the hotel had been sold and they had to get out of their rooms by 4 p.m.
Many of them say they got a call in their rooms saying that the hotel had been sold and they had to get out of their rooms by 4 p.m.
Gov. DeSantis to ask Pres. Biden to continue Trump administration's immigration policies
Governor DeSantis said he will send President Biden a letter asking him to continue policies set in place by the Trump administration.
Governor DeSantis said he will send President Biden a letter asking him to continue policies set in place by the Trump administration.
Florida elementary school teacher solicited sex with 2-year-old, investigators say
South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.
South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.
Feds: Man arrested, allegedly hit officer with skateboard during Capitol riot
The Department of Justice reported on Thursday that Grady Douglas Owens has been arrested and is in custody in Orlando.
The Department of Justice reported on Thursday that Grady Douglas Owens has been arrested and is in custody in Orlando.
Pelosi: Rep. Gaetz should be removed from House Judiciary Committee if alleged sex trafficking claims are true
Rep. Matt Gaetz, facing accusations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, should at a minimum be removed from the House Judiciary Committee if the claims are true, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, facing accusations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, should at a minimum be removed from the House Judiciary Committee if the claims are true, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.
Donald Trump Jr. buys mansion 20 miles from Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, are now Florida homeowners after buying a $10 million mansion about 20 miles away from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, are now Florida homeowners after buying a $10 million mansion about 20 miles away from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Pasco County’s K9 Shep takes down murder suspect
A K9 team that has been popular for their takedowns captured on body camera footage over the years recently apprehended a murder suspect in Pasco County, officials said.
A K9 team that has been popular for their takedowns captured on body camera footage over the years recently apprehended a murder suspect in Pasco County, officials said.
Missing Lake City children found safe following Amber Alert
Two children from Lake City, who were reported missing, have been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued. No additional details were provided.
Two children from Lake City, who were reported missing, have been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued. No additional details were provided.
No prison time for transgender ex-neo-Nazi in journalist threat case
A federal judge in Seattle has sentenced a transgender ex-Neo-Nazi to time served, following his involvement in a hate group operation in 2019 to threaten journalists.
A federal judge in Seattle has sentenced a transgender ex-Neo-Nazi to time served, following his involvement in a hate group operation in 2019 to threaten journalists.
St. Pete police search for suspect who fatally shot young mother in front of children
St. Pete police are continuing to search for the gunman who shot and killed a young mother while she was in a car with her children Tuesday.
St. Pete police are continuing to search for the gunman who shot and killed a young mother while she was in a car with her children Tuesday.
Fishermen catch 'monster' tiger shark off Florida coast
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, tiger sharks are second only to the great white shark in the number of bites on humans worldwide.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, tiger sharks are second only to the great white shark in the number of bites on humans worldwide.
Tampa man pleads guilty to intentionally setting fire to Champs Sports store during 2020 riot
The man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a Champs store in Tampa last year has pleaded guilty and faces up to 20 years in prison.
The man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a Champs store in Tampa last year has pleaded guilty and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Newlywed Florida deputies pause wedding photos to help man hit by car
Two Marion County Sheriff's deputies had just tied the knot and were taking wedding photos when a pedestrian was hit by a car. The entire bridal party, who were all law enforcement officers as well, immediately stopped to help the injured man while the bride directed traffic.
Two Marion County Sheriff's deputies had just tied the knot and were taking wedding photos when a pedestrian was hit by a car. The entire bridal party, who were all law enforcement officers as well, immediately stopped to help the injured man while the bride directed traffic.
Rep. Matt Gaetz denies wrongdoing amid report he's being investigated over alleged relationship with teen girl
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.
DOJ: Man in custody in Orlando for Capitol riot involvement
A mob objecting to the victory of Joe Biden broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6 as members of Congress met to certify the election results.
A mob objecting to the victory of Joe Biden broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6 as members of Congress met to certify the election results.
Man arrested after 12-year-old boy kidnapped, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami
Police said the man kidnapped the 12-year-old boy after he snuck out of his home to walk to a friend's house. The boy told investigators the suspect sexually assaulted him and then shot him before dumping him on the side of the road. “This child has suffered physical and emotional trauma that will take years to overcome.”
Police said the man kidnapped the 12-year-old boy after he snuck out of his home to walk to a friend's house. The boy told investigators the suspect sexually assaulted him and then shot him before dumping him on the side of the road. “This child has suffered physical and emotional trauma that will take years to overcome.”
Study shows asymptomatic spread drops 98% when everyone is vaccinated
The results of a newly-released study show asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is nearly zero among vaccinated individuals.
The results of a newly-released study show asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is nearly zero among vaccinated individuals.
Fever, headache, fatigue are all signs the vaccine is working, doctors say
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.