Motorcyclist flees after dragging Pinellas Park police officer
A FOX 13 News crew was on the way to an interview when they witnessed a Pinellas Park police sergeant being dragged by a motorcyclist near the intersection of 118th Avenue and US 19 N.
A FOX 13 News crew was on the way to an interview when they witnessed a Pinellas Park police sergeant being dragged by a motorcyclist near the intersection of 118th Avenue and US 19 N.
Busch Gardens welcomes 2 new cheetah cubs
Busch Gardens is welcoming two adorable new additions just in time for the holidays.
Busch Gardens is welcoming two adorable new additions just in time for the holidays.
Florida police warn shoppers to check gift cards prior to purchase
Authorities in Florida are warning holiday shoppers about scammers targeting gift cards.
Authorities in Florida are warning holiday shoppers about scammers targeting gift cards.
Brevard County to consider creating animal abuse registry
The registry would be a public database, showing everyone in the county who has been convicted of animal cruelty over the last decade.
The registry would be a public database, showing everyone in the county who has been convicted of animal cruelty over the last decade.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying communications satellite
SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a communications satellite, jointly owned by Japan and Singapore.
SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a communications satellite, jointly owned by Japan and Singapore.
Investigators arrest suspect in 1998 sexual assault cold cases thanks to genealogy DNA
Venice police and Pinellas County deputies used genealogy DNA results to arrest a suspect and bring closure to victims in two rape cases from more than 20 years ago.
Venice police and Pinellas County deputies used genealogy DNA results to arrest a suspect and bring closure to victims in two rape cases from more than 20 years ago.
AMBER Alert search continues for missing 6-year-old boy, 5-year-old girl from Jacksonville
Authorities continue to search for a 5-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy who went missing from the front of their home in Jacksonville.
Authorities continue to search for a 5-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy who went missing from the front of their home in Jacksonville.
Mother charged with child neglect for leaving young children in bus overnight
A mother of three who was arrested in Gulport Saturday made first appearance Sunday morning. Andrea Kerrins is accused of leaving her kids alone on a mini school bus overnight while she partied with a friend.
A mother of three who was arrested in Gulport Saturday made first appearance Sunday morning. Andrea Kerrins is accused of leaving her kids alone on a mini school bus overnight while she partied with a friend.
Winter Haven police arrest man accused of masturbating in front of child at Walmart
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Pinellas Park police horse goes through Starbucks drive-thru line
Even horses need their caffeine fix, apparently!
Even horses need their caffeine fix, apparently!
Florida man sentenced to 20 years after bringing condoms, pink dress to child-sex sting
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Thursday for attempting to entice a child for sex, according to the Department of Justice.
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Thursday for attempting to entice a child for sex, according to the Department of Justice.
Sheriff warns horse owners after several are found slaughtered for meat in Florida
"Although this is the only incident in Sumter County, through the investigation we have learned it is on the rise throughout the state."
"Although this is the only incident in Sumter County, through the investigation we have learned it is on the rise throughout the state."
Minivan becomes submerged in hole in Florida retirement community
A minivan became submerged in a water-filled hole that opened up along a road in The Villages. A couple was pulled from the vehicle by a passer-by.
A minivan became submerged in a water-filled hole that opened up along a road in The Villages. A couple was pulled from the vehicle by a passer-by.
Nursing home worker allegedly stole rings off elderly woman’s finger and pawned them, police say
The victim’s son said the rings were given to his mother by his late father while the family lived in Cuba, according to an affidavit.
The victim’s son said the rings were given to his mother by his late father while the family lived in Cuba, according to an affidavit.
Florida man found eaten by alligator actually died from meth overdose, officials say
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
Michael Vick to still be honored at Pro Bowl in Orlando despite petition
Vick served 18 months in prison in 2007 for involvement with a dogfighting ring at his Bad Newz Kennel in Virginia.
Vick served 18 months in prison in 2007 for involvement with a dogfighting ring at his Bad Newz Kennel in Virginia.
124 arrested by Polk County detectives during ‘Operation Santa’s Naughty List’
More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”
More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”
Bullied fan's T-shirt design helps raise $950K for nonprofit
The young University of Tennessee fan that was bullied last week for a homemade shirt he wore to his school’s collegiate day was shown an outpouring of support that has since inspired the university to make his design into an official piece of apparel. Sales of the shirt have raised nearly $1 million for an anti-bullying organization.
The young University of Tennessee fan that was bullied last week for a homemade shirt he wore to his school’s collegiate day was shown an outpouring of support that has since inspired the university to make his design into an official piece of apparel. Sales of the shirt have raised nearly $1 million for an anti-bullying organization.
Florida bills would require employers to give 3 months of paid leave for new parents
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Victims of Pensacola shooting posthumously awarded Wings of Gold from US Navy
The U.S. Navy posthumously awarded Wings of Gold to all three sailors killed during the Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting.
The U.S. Navy posthumously awarded Wings of Gold to all three sailors killed during the Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting.