'Taking it to Jesus’: Police say Florida woman nearly drowns cat
A Florida woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she nearly drowned a cat.
A Florida woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she nearly drowned a cat.
Dog owner issues warning after dog poisoned by bufo toad
Kelsey Barbas tried to act fast after her dog, Tater came into contact with a bufo toad, but it was too late. Now she's warning others to watch out for these deadly creatures.
Kelsey Barbas tried to act fast after her dog, Tater came into contact with a bufo toad, but it was too late. Now she's warning others to watch out for these deadly creatures.
WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton
Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.
Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.
Theme park workers, retired middle school administrator among 17 arrested in Polk child porn sting
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd detailed the arrests of 31 men in two-month-long investigations -- one involving child porn and the other involving sex offenders on Halloween.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd detailed the arrests of 31 men in two-month-long investigations -- one involving child porn and the other involving sex offenders on Halloween.
4-year-old with leukemia finds bone marrow match
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
Florida boy's mock CPR drill goes viral: 'How cute is this!'
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.
Man wanted in disappearance of UFC fighter's stepdaughter arrested in Florida
Ibraheem Yazeed is charged with first-degree kidnapping in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, who was last seen at a gas station in Auburn, Alabama, on Oct. 23.
Ibraheem Yazeed is charged with first-degree kidnapping in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, who was last seen at a gas station in Auburn, Alabama, on Oct. 23.
Florida sheriff defends 'In God We Trust' decal on patrol cars after atheists complain
An atheist group has complained about new decals on a Florida county's patrol cars that feature an American flag and the phrase "In God We Trust."
An atheist group has complained about new decals on a Florida county's patrol cars that feature an American flag and the phrase "In God We Trust."
Man caught on video pulling woman out of Wendy's in possible abduction, police say
A Florida man was caught on surveillance video pulling a woman out of a Wendy’s restaurant as she pleaded for help, police said Thursday.
A Florida man was caught on surveillance video pulling a woman out of a Wendy’s restaurant as she pleaded for help, police said Thursday.
Medical report: Surgeons removed screwdriver from man's rectum
Doctors at one Florida hospital have documented an uncommon medical case where surgery was done on a man to remove a screwdriver that had pierced a portion of his rectum. (WARNING: Due to the graphic nature of the story, discretion is advised)
Doctors at one Florida hospital have documented an uncommon medical case where surgery was done on a man to remove a screwdriver that had pierced a portion of his rectum. (WARNING: Due to the graphic nature of the story, discretion is advised)
Jacksonville sheriff says mother of missing 5-year-old girl no longer cooperating with investigators
Authorities in Jacksonville continue to search for a 5-year-old girl who was reported missing since Wednesday and is the subject of a statewide AMBER Alert. Officials say the child's mother, Brianna Williams, is no longer cooperating with investigators about her daughter Taylor's disappearance.
Authorities in Jacksonville continue to search for a 5-year-old girl who was reported missing since Wednesday and is the subject of a statewide AMBER Alert. Officials say the child's mother, Brianna Williams, is no longer cooperating with investigators about her daughter Taylor's disappearance.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
Family shaken by second apparent accident resulting in death of a child at Plant City home
A Plant City family is in shock after a child died after being accidentally run over by his mother on their property Tuesday night. Another accident resulted in the death of a child back in 2015.
A Plant City family is in shock after a child died after being accidentally run over by his mother on their property Tuesday night. Another accident resulted in the death of a child back in 2015.
South Florida deputy arrested for throwing student to the ground
A South Florida sheriff's deputy who worked at a school for children with emotional and behavioral problems is facing a felony charge after video shows him slamming a female student to the ground after she tapped his knee with her foot.
A South Florida sheriff's deputy who worked at a school for children with emotional and behavioral problems is facing a felony charge after video shows him slamming a female student to the ground after she tapped his knee with her foot.
Pregnant Florida woman uses AR-15 to fend off burglars attacking her family
A Florida woman who was eight-months pregnant and came out wielding an AR-15 rifle reportedly saved her husband and pre-teen daughter last week from a pair of violent intruders who'd broken into the family's home -- with the gun-toting matriarch fatally striking one of the men, who was later found dead in a nearby ditch.
A Florida woman who was eight-months pregnant and came out wielding an AR-15 rifle reportedly saved her husband and pre-teen daughter last week from a pair of violent intruders who'd broken into the family's home -- with the gun-toting matriarch fatally striking one of the men, who was later found dead in a nearby ditch.
Florida State fires head football coach Willie Taggart
Florida State fired second-year football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami and with the team in danger of missing a bowl game for the second consecutive season.
Florida State fired second-year football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami and with the team in danger of missing a bowl game for the second consecutive season.
14-year-old girl calls abuse hotline, describes deplorable living conditions
A call for help on Halloween in Flagler County.
A call for help on Halloween in Flagler County.
Trump changes primary residence from New York to Florida
President Donald Trump says he will be making Palm Beach, Florida, his permanent residence after he leaves the White House, rather than returning to Trump Tower in New York.
President Donald Trump says he will be making Palm Beach, Florida, his permanent residence after he leaves the White House, rather than returning to Trump Tower in New York.
Police investigating after $1500 Shih Tzu puppy stolen from Lake Wales pet store
Police are investigating after someone was caught on camera stealing a Shih Tzu puppy from a Lake Wales pet store.
Police are investigating after someone was caught on camera stealing a Shih Tzu puppy from a Lake Wales pet store.
Potential listeria contamination leads to apples recall in 8 states
A county health department in Illinois says a Michigan company voluntarily is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of apples due to potential listeria contamination.
A county health department in Illinois says a Michigan company voluntarily is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of apples due to potential listeria contamination.