‘Historic day’: Pence visits hard-hit Florida as final phase of COVID-19 vaccine testing begins
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
9-year-old Florida girl becomes youngest to die from coronavirus in the state, report says
Four other children have reportedly died from the virus, health officials said.
Four other children have reportedly died from the virus, health officials said.
'Keep ur eyes on Fla news': Florida man arrested for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters
Deputies have arrested Alex Bancroft, 30, of Hillsborough County, for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters.
Deputies have arrested Alex Bancroft, 30, of Hillsborough County, for allegedly making online threats to shoot protesters.
Manatee High School custodian loses battle with COVID-19
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
As father and a best friend, you could always count on Ramon Morales.
Orphaned manatee on the mend after being spotted by good Samaritans
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Highlands sheriff finds missing 5-year-old in Lake Lelia; 'uncooperative' mom faces charges
Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman was the one who found 5-year-old Chance Peterkin’s body at Lake Lelia. After the boy and his mother were reported missing, Blackman took his own boat out on the lake to help with the search.
Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman was the one who found 5-year-old Chance Peterkin’s body at Lake Lelia. After the boy and his mother were reported missing, Blackman took his own boat out on the lake to help with the search.
Walmart shopper in Florida charged with pulling gun during mask dispute
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.
Funeral expenses for Frostproof murder victims covered by 'overwhelming generosity' of donations
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced they will no longer accept any donations since they received an overwhelming amount of support to help pay for the funeral expenses for the three friends killed in Frostproof one week ago.
On Opening Day, Tampa Bay Rays tweet 'it's a great day' to arrest Breonna Taylor's 'killers'
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
Mississippi deputy dies after saving 10-year-old son at Florida beach
A deputy sheriff from Mississippi has died after saving his 10-year-old son from a rip current off a beach in Florida.
A deputy sheriff from Mississippi has died after saving his 10-year-old son from a rip current off a beach in Florida.
Eight weeks later, premature twins fly home to St. Petersburg from Utah with help of private jet
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
It's been a long road, but some precious cargo -- a pair of premature twins -- were finally able to spend their first night at home in St. Petersburg.
Fort Meade man arrested after 'homemade' videos showed him sexually abusing children, officials say
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Mote scientists join expedition to investigate gulf's mysterious 'blue holes'
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
'Pure evil in the flesh': Well-known felon 'massacres' three fishing buddies in Frostproof, sheriff says
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
9-year-old girl dies of COVID-19 in Florida
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
NBA 'Black Lives Matter' court display, socially distanced layout unveiled
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Alligator found tangled in soccer net at Braden River Middle School
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
Fort Hood soldier’s body found near post; 3rd death in month
Pvt. Mejhor Morta, 26, was found unresponsive July 17 in the vicinity of Stillhouse Hollow Lake, according to Fort Hood officials. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is a reservoir located in Bell County and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District.
Pvt. Mejhor Morta, 26, was found unresponsive July 17 in the vicinity of Stillhouse Hollow Lake, according to Fort Hood officials. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is a reservoir located in Bell County and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District.
Florida to investigate alleged COVID test result mix-ups
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking people to come forward who have received wrong test results, so the State can investigate what went wrong.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is asking people to come forward who have received wrong test results, so the State can investigate what went wrong.
Florida senior citizen calls 911 when refrigerator breaks down; deputies deliver a new one
Down in South Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual 911 call, that turned into an act of kindness among law enforcement officers.
Down in South Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual 911 call, that turned into an act of kindness among law enforcement officers.