Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family

A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.

Sean Kingston, mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme in Florida

Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud.

Surrogacy scam: Sarasota couple joins 23 families in suing woman accused of taking $6M for lavish lifestyle

A Sarasota couple thought their money was being paid to the surrogate carrying their child. Instead, attorneys said it was used to fund a lavish lifestyle, fancy cars and an aspiring rap career. 

Florida boy struck by lightning in recovery
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A boy from central Florida is recovering after being struck by lightning after the bolt jumped from a tree he was standing next to.

16 puppies allegedly dumped at gas station saved by Pasco County rescue group

A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.

Video: Smoke seen shooting from plane at Tampa International Airport moments before take-off

Travel plans were thwarted for passengers on board an American Airlines flight in Tampa after the plane experienced mechanical issues moments before taking off on Wednesday morning. 

Man falls 60 feet into creek after branch breaks
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A Florida man plummeted into a creek from what he said was a 60-foot-tall tree and, surprisingly, he only had minor injuries.

Watch: Carjacking suspect leaves victim's baby by side of road

Willio Petioma faces charges that include kidnapping, carjacking, interfering with custody of a minor and illegal use of a credit card.

2 women accused of traveling to Florida, stealing $6,000 worth of merchandise

Two women were arrested in Port Charlotte for their alleged involvement in multiple organized shoplifting thefts throughout Florida, deputies said.

Man flies to Florida to attack gamer with hammer over online dispute, deputies say

A 20-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly flying to Florida to attack a fellow gamer with a hammer following an "online altercation" that the pair had gotten into after meeting in the virtual fantasy world of ArcheAge, police say.

Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title.