Tampa Bay Bucs' Blaine Gabbert helps rescue passengers after helicopter crash near Davis Islands

After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.

‘Impatient thief’ fumbles clothing heist, kicks store door and pushes employee

The “impatient thief” got away with hundreds of dollars of clothing — but not before fumbling his attempt to dash out of the store’s front door.

Gabby Petito parents' attorney claims in court filing that Roberta Laundrie offered to lend son shovel

The attorney for Gabby Petito’s parents is alleging that the mother of Petito's suspected killer Brian Laundrie offered to lend him a shovel after the slaying in Wyoming — while her legal team says it was written before the young couple left on an ill-fated cross-country road trip.

Some families going into debt to visit Walt Disney World, new study finds

A new study shows that some families are willingly going into debt to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, with dining and ticket prices higher than what many had initially anticipated or budgeted for. However, 71% of those surveyed don't regret incurring debt for their Disney vacations and memories.

Pilot's festive flight path reveals Christmas tree over Central Florida

Flight plans are usually straight-forward, taking a plane and passengers from point A to point B, but for a pilot trying to log hours for a new certification, sometimes you need to get creative.

Watch: Life-sized raptor terrifies kid at Universal Orlando in Florida

Who wouldn't want to meet a dinosaur in real life? A nine-year-old boy seemed excited enough to meet one of the raptors at the Raptor Encounter at Universal's Island of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. But, that excitement quickly turned to terror after the lifelike raptor showed its teeth. Of course, the moment was recorded on video.

Ex-NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching daughter, calls the allegations 'groundless'

Former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after he allegedly hit one of his teenage daughters in the face. He calls the allegations "groundless."

Metal scrapyard fire in Manatee County may burn for hours, officials say

Multiple agencies were battling an "extensive" fire at a Manatee County metal scrapyard on Friday, according to the fire marshal with the North River Fire District. The column of smoke created by the fire could be seen for miles around Tampa Bay.