21-year-old oversleeps jury duty, goes to jail for 10 days
For 21-year-old Deandre Somerville, the nightmare came after he overslept for jury service in a Florida courtroom.
For 21-year-old Deandre Somerville, the nightmare came after he overslept for jury service in a Florida courtroom.
Sheriff: Parents called Florida deputies after finding two dozen pipe bombs in daughter's room
A Wimauma woman was arrested early Friday morning after her parents found a "significant" amount of pipe bomb in her bedroom, the sheriff announced Friday morning.
A Wimauma woman was arrested early Friday morning after her parents found a "significant" amount of pipe bomb in her bedroom, the sheriff announced Friday morning.
Florida bar with nearly $15,000 stuck to walls donates money for hurricane victims in Bahamas
Staff members at a Florida bar have taken nearly $15,000 in bills from the walls to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Staff members at a Florida bar have taken nearly $15,000 in bills from the walls to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
Sea turtle dies after eating over 100 pieces of plastic, South Florida nature center says
A tiny sea turtle that died after washing ashore in South Florida had 104 pieces of plastic in its stomach.
A tiny sea turtle that died after washing ashore in South Florida had 104 pieces of plastic in its stomach.
'The devil can't hurt you': Mom tries to kill kids by driving into tree, police say
A Florida mother is facing attempted murder charges after police say she intentionally rammed her minivan into a tree in an effort to kill her children.
A Florida mother is facing attempted murder charges after police say she intentionally rammed her minivan into a tree in an effort to kill her children.
South Florida teen dies after saving mother and son from drowning in ocean
A teenager in South Florida has died several days after he saved a mother and her son from drowning in the ocean.
A teenager in South Florida has died several days after he saved a mother and her son from drowning in the ocean.
Mother charged with murder of 5-month-old son
When Burgandie Marquez's 5-month-old boy started having seizures the morning of Friday, Sept. 27, she tried to console him. Later that day, during a trip from Palm Harbor to see the baby's father in Pasco County, she said the baby's condition got worse, so she stopped to call 911.
When Burgandie Marquez's 5-month-old boy started having seizures the morning of Friday, Sept. 27, she tried to console him. Later that day, during a trip from Palm Harbor to see the baby's father in Pasco County, she said the baby's condition got worse, so she stopped to call 911.
Universal Orlando actor fired for making racist hand gesture in photo
A Universal Orlando actor who was dressed as movie character “Gru” has been fired for making an “OK” hand gesture that has been designated a hate symbol used by white supremacists in a photo with a biracial girl.
A Universal Orlando actor who was dressed as movie character “Gru” has been fired for making an “OK” hand gesture that has been designated a hate symbol used by white supremacists in a photo with a biracial girl.
Florida deputy delivers baby after pulling over car speeding to hospital
A Florida deputy helped deliver a baby after he pulled a car over for speeding Tuesday morning.
A Florida deputy helped deliver a baby after he pulled a car over for speeding Tuesday morning.
2,000 attend funeral of Florida veteran who died alone
Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.
Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.
'We are going to protect our children:' Internet predator sting operation yields 11 arrests
An internet predator sting operation has yielded 11 arrests in Central Florida.
An internet predator sting operation has yielded 11 arrests in Central Florida.
93-year-old Florida man goes to the beach for the first time -- and soaks in every moment
Howard Fisher has been living in Florida for 20 years – but never went into the Gulf waters. For his birthday, he finally decided to see what the hype was all about it.
Howard Fisher has been living in Florida for 20 years – but never went into the Gulf waters. For his birthday, he finally decided to see what the hype was all about it.
Florida teen dies while protecting his 5-year-old sister from home intruder
Khyler Edman teen died while protecting his 5-year-old sister from a home invader, authorities in Florida said.
Khyler Edman teen died while protecting his 5-year-old sister from a home invader, authorities in Florida said.
Walt Disney World opened on this day in 1971
Walt Disney World opened for the public on October 1st, 1971.
Walt Disney World opened for the public on October 1st, 1971.
Fan pays $724 for 2 beers at NFL stadium, police say, vendor arrested
A vendor at the Miami Dolphins' stadium was arrested Sunday after charging an unsuspecting fan $724 for two beers, police said.
A vendor at the Miami Dolphins' stadium was arrested Sunday after charging an unsuspecting fan $724 for two beers, police said.
5-year-old boy with rare form of MD becomes Pinellas Park firefighter
A five-year-old boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy had his dream of becoming a firefighter come true thanks to the Pinellas Park Fire Department.
A five-year-old boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy had his dream of becoming a firefighter come true thanks to the Pinellas Park Fire Department.
Large gator captured next to alligator warning sign at Tampa park
On Sunday, one large gator decided to hang out right next to one of those signs at Rowlett Park in Tampa.
On Sunday, one large gator decided to hang out right next to one of those signs at Rowlett Park in Tampa.
Public invited to Sarasota funeral of veteran with no family
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
Florida mother arrested after baby critically injured with severe brain bleed
A Palm Harbor, Florida mother faces felony child abuse charges after her 5-month-old baby boy ended up in critical condition with a severe brain bleed, investigators said.
A Palm Harbor, Florida mother faces felony child abuse charges after her 5-month-old baby boy ended up in critical condition with a severe brain bleed, investigators said.
Tampa woman goes missing from Dallas airport after ominous phone call to relative
Paulino Del Mundo, or Paula, has been planning a trip to Mexico for more than a year. However, Paula's relaxing vacation to Mexico has turned into a nightmare for her family.
Paulino Del Mundo, or Paula, has been planning a trip to Mexico for more than a year. However, Paula's relaxing vacation to Mexico has turned into a nightmare for her family.