Woman who burned down 3,500-year-old tree while smoking meth arrested on drug charges
A Florida woman who was previously arrested for burning down a 3,500-year-old tree while smoking methamphetamine was arrested last week on charges of trafficking meth, authorities said.
A Florida woman who was previously arrested for burning down a 3,500-year-old tree while smoking methamphetamine was arrested last week on charges of trafficking meth, authorities said.
Man once accused of putting toddler in oven now charged with pouring boiling water on child
The man allegedly poured boiling water onto the three-year-old boy after he accidentally urinated on the floor.
The man allegedly poured boiling water onto the three-year-old boy after he accidentally urinated on the floor.
Police arrest Florida man in death of disabled dog
Jephthe Jean Francois is facing 15 charges, including animal cruelty and grand theft auto.
Jephthe Jean Francois is facing 15 charges, including animal cruelty and grand theft auto.
Sheriff: Man dressed as woman robs bank, steals deputy's car
Authorities say a man wearing women's clothing robbed a Chase Bank branch in Casselbery, Florida on Wednesday before stealing a patrol car belonging to a sheriff's deputy as a means of escape.
Authorities say a man wearing women's clothing robbed a Chase Bank branch in Casselbery, Florida on Wednesday before stealing a patrol car belonging to a sheriff's deputy as a means of escape.
Deputies search for missing Florida teen and her 11-month-old baby
The teen left home with her 11-month-old daughter.
The teen left home with her 11-month-old daughter.
FBI: Inmate is the deadliest serial killer in US history
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says the man who claims to have killed more than 90 women across the country is the deadliest serial killer in U.S. history.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says the man who claims to have killed more than 90 women across the country is the deadliest serial killer in U.S. history.
Discovery of 20 new moons around Saturn puts the ringed giant ahead of Jupiter
Twenty new moons have been found around Saturn, giving the ringed planet a total of 82, scientists said Monday. That beats Jupiter and its 79 moons.
Twenty new moons have been found around Saturn, giving the ringed planet a total of 82, scientists said Monday. That beats Jupiter and its 79 moons.
Florida veteran who was buried with honors had kin after all
More than 2,000 people packed into Patriots Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Each person came to say ‘goodbye’ and salute Edward Pearson. It was reported that the Naples, Florida resident had no immediate family, but it turns out, he had two sons.
More than 2,000 people packed into Patriots Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Each person came to say ‘goodbye’ and salute Edward Pearson. It was reported that the Naples, Florida resident had no immediate family, but it turns out, he had two sons.
Teen denied entry into homecoming dance for wearing jumpsuit instead of dress
When 17-year-old Darcy Krueger arrived to the Tampa Bay Homeschool homecoming dance, she wasn't allowed in due to her outfit.
When 17-year-old Darcy Krueger arrived to the Tampa Bay Homeschool homecoming dance, she wasn't allowed in due to her outfit.
Police: Man beats, rapes pregnant girlfriend to kill fetus
"I can't let you have my son," the man told his pregnant girlfriend before beating her, threatening to slit her through, and raping her.
"I can't let you have my son," the man told his pregnant girlfriend before beating her, threatening to slit her through, and raping her.
Former lifeguard rescues groom on his wedding day
A former lifeguard rescued a groom and his friends on the man's wedding day.
A former lifeguard rescued a groom and his friends on the man's wedding day.
New Tampa woman celebrates 107th birthday, says her secret is drinking Coca-Cola every day
Happy 107th birthday to Frances Brassey!
Happy 107th birthday to Frances Brassey!
Endangered baby ape born at Florida animal park
Lion Country Safari in South Florida just welcomed their newest resident: an endangered siamang gibbon baby!
Lion Country Safari in South Florida just welcomed their newest resident: an endangered siamang gibbon baby!
Emaciated dog found alive under debris 3 weeks after Hurricane Dorian
A search and rescue team found a dog buried under debris in the Bahamas, over three weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the islands.
A search and rescue team found a dog buried under debris in the Bahamas, over three weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the islands.
Disabled dog missing after car stolen with pet inside in South Florida
Florida animal rescue groups are helping a woman find her beloved disabled dog after her car was stolen with the husky mix inside.
Florida animal rescue groups are helping a woman find her beloved disabled dog after her car was stolen with the husky mix inside.
Couple injured in possible bobcat attack in South Florida
A woman out for an early morning walk with her husband was attacked by an animal believed to be a bobcat. Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the attack happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday near the couple's apartment.
A woman out for an early morning walk with her husband was attacked by an animal believed to be a bobcat. Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the attack happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday near the couple's apartment.
Record-breaking catch: Hunters capture 18-foot Burmese python in South Florida
Python hunters in South Florida have snagged a record-breaking catch.
Python hunters in South Florida have snagged a record-breaking catch.
Man oversleeps jury duty, goes to jail for 10 days
Deandre Somerville, 21, was sworn-in as a juror on a civil case in South Florida in August. He understood he was to return the next day for the continuation of the trial, but he overslept. He also failed to report to the jury office why he was absent. A judge ordered Somerville to serve 10 days in jail, and he must complete 150 hours of community service while on probation.
Deandre Somerville, 21, was sworn-in as a juror on a civil case in South Florida in August. He understood he was to return the next day for the continuation of the trial, but he overslept. He also failed to report to the jury office why he was absent. A judge ordered Somerville to serve 10 days in jail, and he must complete 150 hours of community service while on probation.
Florida man accidentally shoots, kills son-in-law amid birthday surprise
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
21-year-old man gets 10 days in jail after oversleeping for jury duty
After the familiar nightmare about oversleeping and missing a final exam or a big job interview, waking up usually brings relief. But for 21-year-old Deandre Somerville the nightmare came after he actually overslept for jury service in a Florida courtroom. A judge later punished him with a 10 day jail sentence.
After the familiar nightmare about oversleeping and missing a final exam or a big job interview, waking up usually brings relief. But for 21-year-old Deandre Somerville the nightmare came after he actually overslept for jury service in a Florida courtroom. A judge later punished him with a 10 day jail sentence.