3-year-old Florida boy dies in hot car parked outside preschool
A 3-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car outside a South Florida preschool where both of his parents work.
A 3-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car outside a South Florida preschool where both of his parents work.
Five child victims located during Polk County undercover child porn sting
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
'Let me see your hands!': Florida deputies arrested 12-year-old boys who were allegedly playing with handgun
Volusia County deputies arrested two 12-year-old boys on Monday who were allegedly playing with – and shooting – a real handgun in a seemingly vacant field. One of the boys is accused of pointing the weapon at a vehicle that was passing by.
Volusia County deputies arrested two 12-year-old boys on Monday who were allegedly playing with – and shooting – a real handgun in a seemingly vacant field. One of the boys is accused of pointing the weapon at a vehicle that was passing by.
Spirit Airlines flight catches fire on landing at Atlanta airport
Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa to Atlanta Sunday morning are safe after the plane caught fire during the landing process, airport officials said.
Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa to Atlanta Sunday morning are safe after the plane caught fire during the landing process, airport officials said.
Florida man locks daughter’s 3 dogs in hot car for days, leaving them to die, deputies say
A Florida man is accused of killing his daughter’s three dogs by locking them in a hot car for several days.
A Florida man is accused of killing his daughter’s three dogs by locking them in a hot car for several days.
Florida suspect shot by police after allegedly holding therapist hostage
A Florida man was shot in the head by authorities but survived the incident, officials said, after he allegedly took his social worker hostage and sexually assaulted her for 15 hours.
A Florida man was shot in the head by authorities but survived the incident, officials said, after he allegedly took his social worker hostage and sexually assaulted her for 15 hours.
Police: Florida woman hides dead mom in freezer to collect her disability checks
A woman in Florida is accused of concealing her dead mother’s body in a freezer so she could collect her disability checks.
A woman in Florida is accused of concealing her dead mother’s body in a freezer so she could collect her disability checks.
Metro Atlanta brother and sister die during vacation in Florida
Family members said 12-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a lake south of Fort Myers, Florida.
Family members said 12-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a lake south of Fort Myers, Florida.
Video: Man climbs into Orlando Wendy's drive-thru window and steals cash, police say
Police need the community's help in identifying a man they say was caught on camera reaching into an Orlando Wendy's drive-through window and stealing an entire cash drawer from the register.
Police need the community's help in identifying a man they say was caught on camera reaching into an Orlando Wendy's drive-through window and stealing an entire cash drawer from the register.
Florida man tied up with belt after trying to carjack 74-year-old woman, burglarize home, deputies say
A Florida man tried to burglarize a home and later carjack a 74-year-old woman who was sitting in traffic Tuesday morning, but a witness stopped him by tying him up with a belt, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
A Florida man tried to burglarize a home and later carjack a 74-year-old woman who was sitting in traffic Tuesday morning, but a witness stopped him by tying him up with a belt, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
Florida Amber Alert: Suspect arrested in metro Atlanta, teen safe, police say
Oliver Ramos, 19, was charged with statutory rape on Wednesday afternoon.
Oliver Ramos, 19, was charged with statutory rape on Wednesday afternoon.
Alligator netted in Wisconsin lake; search on for reptile's owner
A nearly two-foot-long American alligator was found in Long Lake in Fond du Lac County. Now, officials are seeking to find the owners of the reptile.
A nearly two-foot-long American alligator was found in Long Lake in Fond du Lac County. Now, officials are seeking to find the owners of the reptile.
'Chickens die every day, people': Florida man arrested for killing neighbor's rooster claims self-defense
"Chickens die every day, people — at Church's, Popeyes, Kentucky Fried Chicken, really," the Florida man said. "I didn't know to give it a 21-gun salute. CPR? Mouth-to-mouth? You know, or call the chicken ambulance?"
"Chickens die every day, people — at Church's, Popeyes, Kentucky Fried Chicken, really," the Florida man said. "I didn't know to give it a 21-gun salute. CPR? Mouth-to-mouth? You know, or call the chicken ambulance?"
Lightning striking moving truck in St. Pete caught on camera
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
Teen girl attacked by shark on Florida beach to have leg amputated, hospital says
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
Florida man lifts overturned Jeep to rescue toddler after accident
A baby boy is safe after a Florida driver was in the right place at the right time and saved him from an overturned Jeep!
A baby boy is safe after a Florida driver was in the right place at the right time and saved him from an overturned Jeep!
CDC links Sarasota ice cream maker to deadly listeria outbreak
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Video: Suspect with flamethrower torches flag at Uhuru House in St. Petersburg
St. Pete police are looking for a suspect with a flamethrower who set fire to the African flag raised in front of the St. Pete Uhuru House Black community center Friday.
St. Pete police are looking for a suspect with a flamethrower who set fire to the African flag raised in front of the St. Pete Uhuru House Black community center Friday.
Vegan Florida mother convicted of starving toddler to death with strict raw fruits, vegetables diet
Vegan mother Sheila O'Leary fed her child only raw fruits, vegetables and breast milk.
Vegan mother Sheila O'Leary fed her child only raw fruits, vegetables and breast milk.
Video captures giant gator approaching people at Florida golf course
In the video, golfers can be heard warning each other of the approaching reptile, but one of them said he didn't think anything of it.
In the video, golfers can be heard warning each other of the approaching reptile, but one of them said he didn't think anything of it.