Health officials investigate major meningococcal disease in Florida
A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.
A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.
Nearly $5M worth of drugs seized during traffic stops in Arizona; 2 arrested
During one of the traffic stops, authorities seized over 124 pounds of methamphetamine, the largest meth seizure in the history of the sheriff's office.
During one of the traffic stops, authorities seized over 124 pounds of methamphetamine, the largest meth seizure in the history of the sheriff's office.
How the Johnny Depp verdict could impact Petito family's lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s parents
The Florida judge overseeing a lawsuit between the parents of Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito referenced the recent trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
The Florida judge overseeing a lawsuit between the parents of Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito referenced the recent trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
Florida man slashed wife's throat because she allegedly burned his passport, documents say
A woman was found dead by officers at a home on Ballard Street in Altamonte Springs Tuesday during a well-being check, according to police.
A woman was found dead by officers at a home on Ballard Street in Altamonte Springs Tuesday during a well-being check, according to police.
DOJ: Andrew Gillum, former candidate for Florida governor, indicted on wire fraud charges
Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor who nearly defeated Gov. Ron DeSantis in a run for Florida governor in 2018, has been indicted on wire fraud charges, according to the Department of Justice.
Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor who nearly defeated Gov. Ron DeSantis in a run for Florida governor in 2018, has been indicted on wire fraud charges, according to the Department of Justice.
Plane catches fire after landing at Miami International Airport; 3 injured
A passenger plane carrying 126 people caught fire after landing Tuesday at Miami International Airport when landing gear collapsed, though no serious injuries were reported, authorities said.
A passenger plane carrying 126 people caught fire after landing Tuesday at Miami International Airport when landing gear collapsed, though no serious injuries were reported, authorities said.
Clearwater woman fatally shoots man who broke into her bedroom, police say
Clearwater police say so far, their preliminary investigation points to a case of self-defense after the woman said she woke up to find an intruder in her bedroom. When the man began attacking her, she grabbed her gun and fatally shot him.
Clearwater police say so far, their preliminary investigation points to a case of self-defense after the woman said she woke up to find an intruder in her bedroom. When the man began attacking her, she grabbed her gun and fatally shot him.
Dave & Buster's is turning an arcade into a B&B for one night only
The luxury suite features king-size beds, a snack bar, and a personal chef and bartender.
The luxury suite features king-size beds, a snack bar, and a personal chef and bartender.
Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish, Pasco Fire Rescue says
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
SWAT team arrests man suspected of shooting, killing JBLM soldier in Parkland
The Pierce County SWAT Team arrested a man accused of shooting and killed an active-duty soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord earlier this month.
The Pierce County SWAT Team arrested a man accused of shooting and killed an active-duty soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord earlier this month.
Watch: SpaceX's first successful launch of Globalstar satellite into space from Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a spare satellite for Globalstar’s messaging and data relay network early Sunday.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a spare satellite for Globalstar’s messaging and data relay network early Sunday.
Florida man helped distribute $230 million of tampered HIV medicine to patients
Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.
Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.
Florida man in cow pajamas among 6 arrested on drug charges
A Florida man is trading his ‘udderly’ impressive cow-print jammies for a jailhouse jumpsuit after being arrested on drug and ammunition charges earlier this week.
A Florida man is trading his ‘udderly’ impressive cow-print jammies for a jailhouse jumpsuit after being arrested on drug and ammunition charges earlier this week.
Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
Florida woman spots 'fire rainbow' in sky
Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.
Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.
Authorities: Man gets 9 years for stealing nude images
A California man accused of breaking into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stealing private photos and videos of nude young women has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
A California man accused of breaking into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stealing private photos and videos of nude young women has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
Tampa inmate foils escape plan, helps save deputy from jail attack for second time
An inmate at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is being hailed as a hero after she came to the aid of a deputy who was being attacked by an inmate for the second time in five months.
An inmate at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is being hailed as a hero after she came to the aid of a deputy who was being attacked by an inmate for the second time in five months.
DNA retest concludes acquitted man was the likely killer after all, Florida prosecutor says
A man acquitted at retrial after his conviction and death sentence for raping and murdering a woman was overturned was almost certainly the actual killer according to new DNA tests, a Florida prosecutor announced Wednesday.
A man acquitted at retrial after his conviction and death sentence for raping and murdering a woman was overturned was almost certainly the actual killer according to new DNA tests, a Florida prosecutor announced Wednesday.
'It really hurts:' Florida K9 Deputy Drago dies following heat-related injury
Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler.
Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler.
Florida surgeon general disagrees with FDA on COVID vaccines for kids under 5; state does not pre-order doses
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.