Fort Meade man arrested after 'homemade' videos showed him sexually abusing children, officials say
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
Polk County detectives arrested a 36-year-old man from Fort Meade for engaging in sexual activities with children and possession child pornography, they said.
'Pure evil in the flesh': Well-known felon 'massacres' three fishing buddies in Frostproof, sheriff says
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.
Suspects in Frostproof triple-murder appear in court
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
The first court appearance for three people charged in the deaths of three fishing buddies in Frostproof took place Thursday afternoon.
9-year-old girl dies of COVID-19 in Florida
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the first time that a 'G'-named storm has formed this early in hurricane season. But it’s still too early to say what, if any, impact the system could have on the U.S.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the first time that a 'G'-named storm has formed this early in hurricane season. But it’s still too early to say what, if any, impact the system could have on the U.S.
Florida senior citizen calls 911 when refrigerator breaks down; deputies deliver a new one
Down in South Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual 911 call, that turned into an act of kindness among law enforcement officers.
Down in South Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual 911 call, that turned into an act of kindness among law enforcement officers.
$30,000 reward offered for information in murder of 3 fishing buddies in Frostproof
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
Governments around world eye tougher steps to fight COVID-19
Signs of governments reassessing their coronavirus response are scattered around the world.
Signs of governments reassessing their coronavirus response are scattered around the world.
Golfer Jack Nicklaus, 80, says he and his wife both survived coronavirus: 'We were lucky'
'THE LUCKY ONES': Golfer Jack Nicklaus says he and his wife Barbara caught COVID-19 in March. He says they were among "the lucky ones" -- she never had any symptoms, and he just had a sore throat and a cough.
'THE LUCKY ONES': Golfer Jack Nicklaus says he and his wife Barbara caught COVID-19 in March. He says they were among "the lucky ones" -- she never had any symptoms, and he just had a sore throat and a cough.
Three friends out fishing beaten, shot and killed in 'horrific... massacre'
Investigators in Florida say three men were beaten and shot to death when they went catfishing. "This is a horrific scene," said the sheriff, calling the deaths of Damion Tillman, 23; Keven Springfield, 30; and Brandon Rollins, 27, a "massacre."
Investigators in Florida say three men were beaten and shot to death when they went catfishing. "This is a horrific scene," said the sheriff, calling the deaths of Damion Tillman, 23; Keven Springfield, 30; and Brandon Rollins, 27, a "massacre."
'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Florida reports more than 10,000 confirmed new cases of coronavirus Saturday
Florida reported more than 10,000 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, as intensive care units in Miami reached 118% of capacity.
Florida reported more than 10,000 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, as intensive care units in Miami reached 118% of capacity.
Family rescues sea turtle tangled in crab trap rope in Tampa Bay
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Some anti-maskers are wearing facial coverings made of mesh that offer no protection from COVID-19
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
‘Florida is already Wuhan, China’: Doctors sound alarm as Miami-Dade ICUs reach 118 percent of capacity
A doctor at one of the state’s largest hospitals is sounding an alarm, comparing the current spike in cases in the county to the first known outbreak in Wuhan, China.
A doctor at one of the state’s largest hospitals is sounding an alarm, comparing the current spike in cases in the county to the first known outbreak in Wuhan, China.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Florida Department of Health says some labs have not reported negative COVID-19 results
The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 News investigated and quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates.
The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 News investigated and quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates.
After months apart, 90-year-old Lakeland man wears full PPE to say final goodbye to wife with dementia
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
Florida officer beaten unconscious by suspect needs facial reconstructive surgery, police say
A Florida police officer needs facial reconstructive surgery after he was beaten unconscious by a suspect early Thursday morning.
A Florida police officer needs facial reconstructive surgery after he was beaten unconscious by a suspect early Thursday morning.
Miami-Dade to issue $100 fines for people not wearing masks in public
Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
3 women attacked airline workers over flight delay at Fort Lauderdale airport, deputies say
Several Spirit Airlines employees were injured Tuesday night when they were attacked by three women who were apparently upset that their flight from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia had been delayed, sheriff's officials said.
Several Spirit Airlines employees were injured Tuesday night when they were attacked by three women who were apparently upset that their flight from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia had been delayed, sheriff's officials said.