Inmate cleared by DNA evidence released from Brooksville prison, feels grass for first time in 35 years
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
Family accidentally orders 12 years' worth of toilet paper
Reports say that the family meant to order 48 rolls of toilet paper, but instead ordered 48 boxes, which contains 2,304 rolls.
Reports say that the family meant to order 48 rolls of toilet paper, but instead ordered 48 boxes, which contains 2,304 rolls.
US Government: Americans - especially people with health issues - should not travel on cruise ships
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
2 men, dog escape Florida plane crash unharmed
Two men and their labrador retriever were unharmed after their small plane crashed into a tree near Destin Airport on Saturday, March 8, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Two men and their labrador retriever were unharmed after their small plane crashed into a tree near Destin Airport on Saturday, March 8, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
SeaWorld visitor steals wallets from Make-A-Wish guests
A SeaWorld guest stole wallets from the stroller of two Make-A-Wish Foundation visitors and used their cards to buy Apple watches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
A SeaWorld guest stole wallets from the stroller of two Make-A-Wish Foundation visitors and used their cards to buy Apple watches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
Cops say man killed sleeping couple, buried bodies in swamp
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Presidential forum between Biden, Sanders in Orlando canceled due to coronavirus concerns, AFL-CIO confirms
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
Costco temporarily suspends free food samples over coronavirus
With fears of the coronavirus heightening, some shoppers in recent weeks voiced concerns over whether the warehouse should continue the practice of handing out the little snacks.
With fears of the coronavirus heightening, some shoppers in recent weeks voiced concerns over whether the warehouse should continue the practice of handing out the little snacks.
Florida woman charged with switching voters' political party affiliations
A central Florida woman is accused of submitting false voter registration information that switched the party affiliations of voters without their knowledge, sheriff's investigators said.
A central Florida woman is accused of submitting false voter registration information that switched the party affiliations of voters without their knowledge, sheriff's investigators said.
Giant pink flamingo to greet travelers at Tampa International Airport
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.
Infant dies after mother says she fell asleep while breastfeeding, North Port police say
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
2 arrested after 118 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida
Over 100 dogs have been rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida, authorities said.
Over 100 dogs have been rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida, authorities said.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
Deputies: Fla. boy lived alone for 9 days without running water or electricity; asked neighbors for food
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
CDC confirms 2 cases of coronavirus in Florida, 184 others being monitored
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Six years later, Florida family’s microchipped Chihuahua was found in an entirely different county
At two months old, Alex, a Chihuahua pup at the time, found his forever home with a family in Naples, Florida. However, within a year, he disappeared.
At two months old, Alex, a Chihuahua pup at the time, found his forever home with a family in Naples, Florida. However, within a year, he disappeared.
Florida town says ban on drinking on the beach has stopped rowdy spring break parties
Panama City's March-long ban on drinking on the beach has successfully curbed rowdy spring break parties, the town says.
Panama City's March-long ban on drinking on the beach has successfully curbed rowdy spring break parties, the town says.
Florida hospital welcomes Leap Day babies with hand-knitted frog costumes
Nurses and staff at Osceola Regional Medical Center jumped for joy as five Leap Year babies were welcomed into the world.
Nurses and staff at Osceola Regional Medical Center jumped for joy as five Leap Year babies were welcomed into the world.
Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says masks should be worn only by medical professionals and those with the virus, adding the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes and mouth.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says masks should be worn only by medical professionals and those with the virus, adding the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes and mouth.