Florida man's murder plot against wife backfires after he's left paralyzed

A Virginia judge on Wednesday denied bond to a Florida man whose alleged plot to murder his wife went awry earlier this month when he was shot and paralyzed.

Heartwarming video shows Florida boy asking girlfriend, both with Down syndrome, to homecoming

The video, which has racked up over 35,000 views, shows David walking up to Saris with balloons, flowers and a sign in hand that asks "Will you be my sunshine to homecoming?"

Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’

A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.

Florida sheriff warns parents about more apps following arrest of 23 suspected child predators

The sheriff's office had previously released a list of 15 apps parents should watch out for, noting the apps can be used by predators targeting children. Following the latest series of arrests, investigators updated the list to include six additional apps.

Sheriff: Intoxicated mother carried child into deep waters where he drowned

Nearly two months after the drowning death of 9-year-old Bentley Long, his mother has been accused of carrying him into the deep waters that took his life, the sheriff announced.

Deputies: Florida mother of 4 beaten to death with baseball bat

Marion County deputies say a Florida mother who was found dead along with her four young children was beaten to death by her husband with a baseball bat.

Deputies: Florida teen attacks grandparents after being denied more tomatoes at dinner

A Florida teenager is facing assault charges after police say she attacked her grandparents and chased one of them with a knife after her request for more tomatoes during dinner was denied.

Grandma near death kills disabled grandson, worried that no one could take care of him, police say

An 87-year-old Florida woman told police she gave her disabled 30-year-old grandson a fatal dose of drugs because she fears she's near death and there will be no one else who can take care of him.

'I make mom cry': Woman poses with dissertation in 'baby' photo shoot to celebrate doctorate

Our social media feeds have become flooded with cute images of newborn babies and proud parents, but one Ph.D. student in Florida decided to take photos with her five-chapter dissertation instead.

Disney theme parks to begin offering more vegan food options

Vegan guests visiting Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels will soon have more food options to choose from.

Florida school resource officer fired for arresting children

Charges are being dropped against a 6-year-old girl at an Orange County, Florida school after a school resource officer arrested her and another child last week.

Survey: 8,000 turtle nests washed out by Dorian in Florida

Scientists say Hurricane Dorian washed out to sea more than 8,000 sea turtle nests from a Florida wildlife refuge.

Florida girl, 6, arrested for battery by school resource officer for temper tantrum: report

A Florida grandmother claims her 6-year-old granddaughter was arrested by a resource officer after throwing a temper tantrum at school — which she says happened because the child suffers from sleep apnea.