Coast Guard offloads nearly $86 million in cocaine, other narcotics in South Florida

The Coast Guard offloaded 3,250 pounds of cocaine, 440 pounds of liquid cocaine, and 7,700 pounds of marijuana -- all with an estimated street value of $85.9 million.

Miami postal carrier accused of stealing mail-in ballot, gift cards

A South Florida mail carrier accused of stealing a mail-in ballot and other pieces of mail admitted to stealing mail sporadically for nearly two years, a federal complaint says.

Tropical Storm Epsilon forms in Atlantic Ocean

The 2020 hurricane season is not over yet. Tropical Depression 27 formed in the Atlantic Ocean this morning and has already strengthened into a tropical storm.

Florida wildlife investigators bust million-dollar flying squirrel trafficking ring

A group of flying squirrel smugglers has been grounded after a 19-month-long investigation that stretched across the country and as far as Asia, Florida wildlife officials say.

Florida man charged with setting Planned Parenthood on fire

Security video showed the suspect pouring gasoline into bottles and then throwing them at a Planned Parenthood building in Fort Myers.

Cruise ship rescues 24 people from sinking boat off Florida coast

A Carnival Cruise Line ship rescued two dozen people, including two children, from a sinking boat 37 miles off the coast of Palm Beach. 

Arozarena, Rays top Astros in Game 7 to reach World Series

Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series for the second time, silencing the Houston Astros 4-2 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.

Opening date set for Snowcat Ridge, Florida's first 'snow park'

The operators of Snowcat Ridge, Florida's frst snow park, say the snowflakes will be flying in Dade City on November 20.

Tampa man accused of killing pregnant woman, baby

Tampa police arrested Jay Leonard Rodriguez after he allegedly killed a pregnant woman and her baby early Saturday morning.

Jaguars working remotely following positive COVID-19 test

The Jaguars said Saturday that a practice squad player has tested positive for the coronavirus. The initial result was confirmed by a second test Friday evening.

One player infected 14 others during recreational hockey game in Tampa Bay area, report shows

A recreational hockey game played at a Tampa Bay area rink is to blame for a COVID-19 outbreak. It happened back in June, but was detailed in a report released this week by the CDC.

Florida man turns giant Home Depot skeleton into puppet

Home Depot’s 12-foot skeletons were a hot commodity this Halloween season, and Steven Levy knew just what to do with his $300 decoration: make it into a humongous wearable puppet.

Married for 60 years, couple's seven-month COVID separation ends with tearful reunion

For one elderly couple, COVID-19 restrictions meant spending the last seven months apart. But now they're together again, and their emotional reunion will bring you to tears.

John Cena marries Shay Shariatzadeh in Tampa

John Cena is officially off the market, tying the knot with his bride, Shay Shariatzadeh, in Tampa.