Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
Brian Laundrie’s parents will face jury for allegedly knowing about Gabby Petito's death during search
A Sarasota County judge has decided to move forward with the lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, which claims they knew their son murdered Gabby Petito as authorities were searching for her.
A Sarasota County judge has decided to move forward with the lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, which claims they knew their son murdered Gabby Petito as authorities were searching for her.
Family of mother killed while parasailing in Florida Keys files wrongful death lawsuit
The 33-year-old died and two young children were injured when their parasail was cut loose, dragging them through the ocean and slamming them into the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.
The 33-year-old died and two young children were injured when their parasail was cut loose, dragging them through the ocean and slamming them into the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.
St. Pete man dies trying to save teen in Lake Michigan
Lifeguards recovered the body of a Florida man Monday after he tried to save the life of a teenager, Indiana conservation officers said.
Lifeguards recovered the body of a Florida man Monday after he tried to save the life of a teenager, Indiana conservation officers said.
Brian Laundrie's notebook confession: Experts weigh in on killer's claims about how he murdered Gabby Petito
Brian Laundrie framed his strangulation of Gabby Petito as an act of mercy and an "unexpected tragedy" in a handwritten confession discovered near his remains in October and just unveiled Friday. Experts moved quick to dissect his story.
Brian Laundrie framed his strangulation of Gabby Petito as an act of mercy and an "unexpected tragedy" in a handwritten confession discovered near his remains in October and just unveiled Friday. Experts moved quick to dissect his story.
Officials: 2 hostages rescued after kidnapping overnight in Central Florida; suspect shot, killed
Law enforcement said two women have been rescued and are being treated for their injuries in Central Florida after they were reportedly kidnapped and held hostage by an armed man late Saturday, who led authorities in pursuit and was ultimately killed in a shoot-out with deputies.
Law enforcement said two women have been rescued and are being treated for their injuries in Central Florida after they were reportedly kidnapped and held hostage by an armed man late Saturday, who led authorities in pursuit and was ultimately killed in a shoot-out with deputies.
Former attorney gets prison time for stealing millions from 108-year-old
A Winter Park lawyer is going to prison after detectives say he stole millions of dollars from a 108-year-old woman.
A Winter Park lawyer is going to prison after detectives say he stole millions of dollars from a 108-year-old woman.
WATCH: Florida driver uses sidewalk to avoid rush hour traffic, deputies say
A Florida driver who reportedly avoided rush hour traffic on a regular basis by taking the sidewalk was finally caught and ticketed by deputies.
A Florida driver who reportedly avoided rush hour traffic on a regular basis by taking the sidewalk was finally caught and ticketed by deputies.
Gabby Petito murder: Brian Laundrie’s notebook confession revealed, 'I ended her life'
The first public glimpse of a confession Brian Laundrie left in a notebook in the Florida swamp where he killed himself last year reveals his final words.
The first public glimpse of a confession Brian Laundrie left in a notebook in the Florida swamp where he killed himself last year reveals his final words.
How the Johnny Depp verdict could impact Petito family's lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s parents
The Florida judge overseeing a lawsuit between the parents of Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito referenced the recent trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
The Florida judge overseeing a lawsuit between the parents of Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito referenced the recent trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
Man arrested at Disney Springs after being found with gun, knife, ammunition
A man was arrested at a Disney Springs parking garage last month after he was found to have a gun, two magazines, and ammunition in a backpack while going through security.
A man was arrested at a Disney Springs parking garage last month after he was found to have a gun, two magazines, and ammunition in a backpack while going through security.
Florida man slashed wife's throat because she allegedly burned his passport, documents say
A woman was found dead by officers at a home on Ballard Street in Altamonte Springs Tuesday during a well-being check, according to police.
A woman was found dead by officers at a home on Ballard Street in Altamonte Springs Tuesday during a well-being check, according to police.
Clearwater woman fatally shoots man who broke into her bedroom, police say
Clearwater police say so far, their preliminary investigation points to a case of self-defense after the woman said she woke up to find an intruder in her bedroom. When the man began attacking her, she grabbed her gun and fatally shot him.
Clearwater police say so far, their preliminary investigation points to a case of self-defense after the woman said she woke up to find an intruder in her bedroom. When the man began attacking her, she grabbed her gun and fatally shot him.
Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish, Pasco Fire Rescue says
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
Florida man robbed, kidnapped by 3 armed men posing as dog buyers escapes by committing traffic infraction
A South Florida man who deputies say boasted about his lucrative dog breeding business online found himself fighting for his life when three men posing as dog buyers robbed him at gunpoint, carjacked him and held him captive for two days before he was able to summon help from an alert deputy.
A South Florida man who deputies say boasted about his lucrative dog breeding business online found himself fighting for his life when three men posing as dog buyers robbed him at gunpoint, carjacked him and held him captive for two days before he was able to summon help from an alert deputy.
Florida man helped distribute $230 million of tampered HIV medicine to patients
Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.
Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.
Florida man in cow pajamas among 6 arrested on drug charges
A Florida man is trading his ‘udderly’ impressive cow-print jammies for a jailhouse jumpsuit after being arrested on drug and ammunition charges earlier this week.
A Florida man is trading his ‘udderly’ impressive cow-print jammies for a jailhouse jumpsuit after being arrested on drug and ammunition charges earlier this week.
Disney bus driver among 12 suspects arrested in Polk undercover child predator investigation
An online child predator investigation resulted in the arrest of a dozen suspects, including a Walt Disney World bus driver who was taken into custody while he was still in his work uniform.
An online child predator investigation resulted in the arrest of a dozen suspects, including a Walt Disney World bus driver who was taken into custody while he was still in his work uniform.
Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."