Child dies after 16-year-old put pillow over her head 'to quiet her' while mom worked, police say
A 16-year-old girl in Florida is facing a manslaughter charge in her sister's death after she allegedly put a pillow over her face "to quiet her down" while her mom worked in the other room, according to the police report.
A 16-year-old girl in Florida is facing a manslaughter charge in her sister's death after she allegedly put a pillow over her face "to quiet her down" while her mom worked in the other room, according to the police report.
Florida couple reveals heavenly figure in cedar slab from tree in Crystal River
Glenn and Shelly Pollack have been re-purposing antiques, metal, and wood for the last six years, but a few months ago, they came across a large slab of cedar that revealed a heavenly silhouette in the grain. Now they hope to share it with the world.
Glenn and Shelly Pollack have been re-purposing antiques, metal, and wood for the last six years, but a few months ago, they came across a large slab of cedar that revealed a heavenly silhouette in the grain. Now they hope to share it with the world.
Clearwater man plotted mother’s murder for a year before ‘putting an end to her,’ police say
Police say a Clearwater man spent the past year planning his mother’s death before luring her to his apartment Saturday evening with the sole purpose of taking her life.
Police say a Clearwater man spent the past year planning his mother’s death before luring her to his apartment Saturday evening with the sole purpose of taking her life.
Former NFL player Orson Charles threatens to shoot officers over parking space in Ybor City, police say
Orson Charles, a former NFL player, and All-American tight-end is in trouble with the law again after police say he threatened to shoot people Friday night while arguing over a parking space in Ybor City.
Orson Charles, a former NFL player, and All-American tight-end is in trouble with the law again after police say he threatened to shoot people Friday night while arguing over a parking space in Ybor City.
Florida woman captures stunning 'rainbow lightning' photo
A Florida woman said she captured a photo of what appears to show lightning striking the iconic Don CeSar hotel in St. Pete Beach, but that wasn't the only thing stunning thing about the image.
A Florida woman said she captured a photo of what appears to show lightning striking the iconic Don CeSar hotel in St. Pete Beach, but that wasn't the only thing stunning thing about the image.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug charges in Florida following traffic stop
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested in South Florida on charges of trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance.
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested in South Florida on charges of trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance.
Pritzker to address Florida Democrats this weekend, fueling more speculation of presidential run
Republican critics in Illinois think — and hope — Gov. Pritzker’s reach for national attention will turn off some local voters.
Republican critics in Illinois think — and hope — Gov. Pritzker’s reach for national attention will turn off some local voters.
Florida sheriff releases video of armed home intruders fleeing when intended victim fires back with rifle
The Escambia County sheriff said the Florida homeowner 'did absolutely nothing wrong'.
The Escambia County sheriff said the Florida homeowner 'did absolutely nothing wrong'.
Legacy of love: Family shares video of couple's final moments together, after 65 years of marriage
Together to the end, video of Wayne and Marilyn Thibeau in hospice, sharing their final moments, has touched thousands online. Their love and commitment to one another is inspiring total strangers to live their own lives with love.
Together to the end, video of Wayne and Marilyn Thibeau in hospice, sharing their final moments, has touched thousands online. Their love and commitment to one another is inspiring total strangers to live their own lives with love.
'I run the county' Florida commissioner tells trooper after being caught speeding in Ferrari, video shows
Video from Florida Highway Patrol appears to show Flagler County Commission Chairman Joe Mullins being pulled over for speeding in a red Ferrari.
Video from Florida Highway Patrol appears to show Flagler County Commission Chairman Joe Mullins being pulled over for speeding in a red Ferrari.
Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
Florida sheriff says man will 'absolutely not' face charges for defending home with 'AK-47-style' gun
A Florida homeowner will "absolutely not" face charges after shooting at several armed suspects who had broken into his home in the middle of the night, the sheriff said: "He started shooting for his own protection, to get them out of his house and to protect himself."
A Florida homeowner will "absolutely not" face charges after shooting at several armed suspects who had broken into his home in the middle of the night, the sheriff said: "He started shooting for his own protection, to get them out of his house and to protect himself."
'Never too late': 96-year-old Florida woman earns college degree, graduates
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
3-year-old Florida boy dies in hot car parked outside preschool
A 3-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car outside a South Florida preschool where both of his parents work.
A 3-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car outside a South Florida preschool where both of his parents work.
Five child victims located during Polk County undercover child porn sting
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
Sixteen people were arrested during an undercover child porn sting by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Suspects included veterans, a former corrections officer, and two Winter Haven friends who created child pornography with three girls they had access to. In total, five child victims were identified.
'Let me see your hands!': Florida deputies arrested 12-year-old boys who were allegedly playing with handgun
Volusia County deputies arrested two 12-year-old boys on Monday who were allegedly playing with – and shooting – a real handgun in a seemingly vacant field. One of the boys is accused of pointing the weapon at a vehicle that was passing by.
Volusia County deputies arrested two 12-year-old boys on Monday who were allegedly playing with – and shooting – a real handgun in a seemingly vacant field. One of the boys is accused of pointing the weapon at a vehicle that was passing by.
Florida man locks daughter’s 3 dogs in hot car for days, leaving them to die, deputies say
A Florida man is accused of killing his daughter’s three dogs by locking them in a hot car for several days.
A Florida man is accused of killing his daughter’s three dogs by locking them in a hot car for several days.
Florida suspect shot by police after allegedly holding therapist hostage
A Florida man was shot in the head by authorities but survived the incident, officials said, after he allegedly took his social worker hostage and sexually assaulted her for 15 hours.
A Florida man was shot in the head by authorities but survived the incident, officials said, after he allegedly took his social worker hostage and sexually assaulted her for 15 hours.
Police: Florida woman hides dead mom in freezer to collect her disability checks
A woman in Florida is accused of concealing her dead mother’s body in a freezer so she could collect her disability checks.
A woman in Florida is accused of concealing her dead mother’s body in a freezer so she could collect her disability checks.
Metro Atlanta brother and sister die during vacation in Florida
Family members said 12-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a lake south of Fort Myers, Florida.
Family members said 12-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a lake south of Fort Myers, Florida.