Florida man charged with sexual battery after drugging, punching, and abandoning victim, deputies say
Deputies said that the victim described the man as someone you would "instantly be scared of" and she observed a gun on his waistband.
Deputies said that the victim described the man as someone you would "instantly be scared of" and she observed a gun on his waistband.
Massive alligator crosses through middle of Seffner intersection
A Seffner woman said she had to socially distance herself and her dog from a massive alligator as it came straight at her on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Williams Road Sunday.
A Seffner woman said she had to socially distance herself and her dog from a massive alligator as it came straight at her on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Williams Road Sunday.
Police: Florida man dragged dog tied to golf cart, killing it
A Florida man was accused of tying his dog to a golf cart and dragging it down the road, ultimately killing it, authorities said.
A Florida man was accused of tying his dog to a golf cart and dragging it down the road, ultimately killing it, authorities said.
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from COVID-19 complications
Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.
Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.
Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Florida residents warned to watch out for aggressive mating alligators on roads
Florida residents are being warned to watch out for aggressive alligators on the roads as mating season gets underway.
Florida residents are being warned to watch out for aggressive alligators on the roads as mating season gets underway.
South Florida shop makes face masks from alligator, python, iguana skins
A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.
A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.
Coronavirus: Miami goes 7 weeks without a murder for the first time since 1957
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
Walt Disney World to stream 'Happily Ever After' fireworks show for those at home during coronavirus pandemic
Walt Disney World said that they will stream Magic Kingdom's 'Happily Ever After' firework show on Instagram on Friday night.
Walt Disney World said that they will stream Magic Kingdom's 'Happily Ever After' firework show on Instagram on Friday night.
Disney theme parks may not reopen until 2021, Wall Street analyst says
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Federal government confiscates face masks meant for Florida firefighters
A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.
A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.
Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
Florida girl put 'Help! Get Me Out of Here' sign on window because she was struggling with homework
A sign that read, "Help! Get me out of here!" alarmed Florida deputies, but it turned out a little girl just need help with her math homework.
A sign that read, "Help! Get me out of here!" alarmed Florida deputies, but it turned out a little girl just need help with her math homework.
Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
Jacksonville Zoo introduces 4 baby Asian small-claw otters
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is welcoming four baby otters.
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is welcoming four baby otters.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Fort Myers police show love to hospital workers
Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.
Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
Dad creates stunning Disney sidewalk art to brighten Lutz neighborhood
Even though Walt Disney World has been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 lockdown, a local artist brought Disney characters to his neighborhood, creating portraits of Ariel, Lady and the Tramp, and others with sidewalk chalk.
Even though Walt Disney World has been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 lockdown, a local artist brought Disney characters to his neighborhood, creating portraits of Ariel, Lady and the Tramp, and others with sidewalk chalk.