'They may be living next to you': Over 1,400 charges filed against 16 child porn suspects in Polk County

While describing the 16 child porn suspects arrested in a recent operation, the Polk County sheriff had a warning for the public, saying those types of suspects can be someone you wouldn't expect.

Key West installs new permanent rainbow crosswalks

Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare.

Florida researchers track COVID mutation that suggests virus is adapting to humans

The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious. 

Roller coaster tests show that masks stay on, even on the craziest rides

As amusement parks slowly open with new COVID-19 rules, roller coaster experts say that tests show masks DO stay on, even on the craziest rides.

Trump flotilla on Tampa Bay to celebrate president's birthday, Flag Day

President Donald Trump is back in Washington after spending part of his birthday here in Florida, where his supporters wanted to wish him well.In Hillsborough County, a flotilla of boaters took part in the Trump 2020 birthday boat rally, which sailed from Beer Can Island to Apollo Beach.

Florida women charged after 6-month-old baby found dead in plastic container, deputies say

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tanya Galvin, 41, and Ricky Nicole Tubbs, 25, in connection with the death of a 6-month-old baby found in a plastic container.

President to accept Republican nomination in Jacksonville: RNC

The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.

Florida mayor calls for Confederate statues to be removed

A Florida city is removing all Confederate monuments in the region in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests spurred in part by the police death of Minnesota man George Floyd, officials announced Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Cristobal to bring heavy rains to Gulf Coast Sunday

Tropical Storm Cristobal is expected to hit the Gulf Coast on Sunday night, bringing heavy rains that have already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico.

3 Chinese nationals sentenced for illegally taking photos of Florida Navy base

Three Chinese citizens were sentenced to prison terms this week for illegally taking photographs of sensitive areas inside a Florida naval base.

Florida troopers help deliver baby on side of road

Together, the troopers shielded the car with raincoats as the healthy baby girl was delivered.

Pilot, Florida family of 4 headed to funeral in Indiana die in Georgia plane crash

Officials said four members of a Florida family, including two young children, and a pilot on their way to a funeral in Indiana were killed in a plane crash in north Georgia