West Point cadets on spring break overdose on fentanyl-laced cocaine in South Florida vacation home
Four West Point cadets on spring break in South Florida overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl, with two other cadets becoming exposed to the drug after they began performing CPR on their friends. All had to be hospitalized, with at least one person in critical condition, rescue officials said.
Four West Point cadets on spring break in South Florida overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl, with two other cadets becoming exposed to the drug after they began performing CPR on their friends. All had to be hospitalized, with at least one person in critical condition, rescue officials said.
Police: Florida teacher arrested for hitting student with autism in face
Cocoa Beach police arrested Candice Williamson Bartell, 53, on Tuesday at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
Cocoa Beach police arrested Candice Williamson Bartell, 53, on Tuesday at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
'I did my job': Hero FHP trooper who stopped accused DUI driver during Skyway 10K recalls moments before crash
FHP Trooper Toni Schuck saved countless lives when she stopped a suspected drunk driver during the Skyway 10K by driving her own patrol SUV into the driver's path, knowing she was the last line of defense. "Hero, that's just a title. If that's what they want to say then that's great," she said. "I was sworn to protect and that's what I felt I did."
FHP Trooper Toni Schuck saved countless lives when she stopped a suspected drunk driver during the Skyway 10K by driving her own patrol SUV into the driver's path, knowing she was the last line of defense. "Hero, that's just a title. If that's what they want to say then that's great," she said. "I was sworn to protect and that's what I felt I did."
5 Florida children face hate crime charges for attacking white students
Five South Florida middle schoolers are facing battery and hate crime charges after police say they attacked white students, punching and kicking them while yelling things like "it's opposite day" and "brown power."
Five South Florida middle schoolers are facing battery and hate crime charges after police say they attacked white students, punching and kicking them while yelling things like "it's opposite day" and "brown power."
Arrest made in deadly Daytona Beach Bike Week stabbings
Police officers have made an arrest in the brutal murders of a Daytona Beach couple. Jean Robert Macean, 32, is facing two counts of first-degree murder. He will be extradited to Volusia County following booking into the Orange County Jail.
Police officers have made an arrest in the brutal murders of a Daytona Beach couple. Jean Robert Macean, 32, is facing two counts of first-degree murder. He will be extradited to Volusia County following booking into the Orange County Jail.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Dunkin' worker who fatally punched 77-year-old customer sentenced to 2 years of house arrest
A Tampa Dunkin' worker accused of punching and killing a 77-year-old customer for calling him the "N" word will spend 2 years on house arrest after pleading guilty to felony battery. Prosecutors said the sentence took into account the "despicable racial slur" and verbal abuse the victim used, along with the worker's "lack of intent to cause the victim's death."
A Tampa Dunkin' worker accused of punching and killing a 77-year-old customer for calling him the "N" word will spend 2 years on house arrest after pleading guilty to felony battery. Prosecutors said the sentence took into account the "despicable racial slur" and verbal abuse the victim used, along with the worker's "lack of intent to cause the victim's death."
Couple found dead in 'most vicious' crime police chief has seen in 20 years
"This is probably one of the most vicious and gruesome incidents that I’ve witnessed in my 20 years."
"This is probably one of the most vicious and gruesome incidents that I’ve witnessed in my 20 years."
Florida teacher hospitalized after attack by 5-year-old needs surgery; union says it's child's 3rd attack
A South Florida elementary school teacher who had to be hospitalized after she was attacked by a 5-year-old student was so severely injured, she had to be intubated and will need surgery, according to her union. They say this is the third time the same child has violently attacked his teacher and sent her to the hospital.
A South Florida elementary school teacher who had to be hospitalized after she was attacked by a 5-year-old student was so severely injured, she had to be intubated and will need surgery, according to her union. They say this is the third time the same child has violently attacked his teacher and sent her to the hospital.
Florida teacher accused of biting 2 students over jar of pickles
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
Dashcam video shows Florida trooper drive into speeding DUI suspect's path to protect Skyway 10K runners
Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
Dramatic dashcam footage from a Florida Highway Patrol SUV shows the moment a trooper put herself in harm's way in order to protect thousands of runners from a suspected DUI driver who plowed through a series of roadblocks.
Auschwitz survivor turns 100 despite being forced to dig his own grave by Nazis
If you told 20-year-old Nat Ross that he’d live to be 100 years-old, he would have never believed you. He was one of the millions of Polish Jews that Adolf Hitler planned to murder during his Final Solution.
If you told 20-year-old Nat Ross that he’d live to be 100 years-old, he would have never believed you. He was one of the millions of Polish Jews that Adolf Hitler planned to murder during his Final Solution.
Police ID couple stabbed with throats slashed while riding bikes in Daytona Beach
The Daytona Beach Police Department has identified two victims found deceased with multiple stab wounds and lacerations to their throats.
The Daytona Beach Police Department has identified two victims found deceased with multiple stab wounds and lacerations to their throats.
South Florida teacher hospitalized after 5-year-old attacked her in classroom, police say
Police say a South Florida elementary school teacher had to be carried out of the classroom on a stretcher and hospitalized after a 5-year-old student attacked and beat her, leaving her unresponsive.
Police say a South Florida elementary school teacher had to be carried out of the classroom on a stretcher and hospitalized after a 5-year-old student attacked and beat her, leaving her unresponsive.
Hillsborough deputy makes DoorDash delivery after arresting driver
A Hillsborough County deputy went above and beyond to make sure a woman got her food from DoorDash after arresting the delivery driver.
A Hillsborough County deputy went above and beyond to make sure a woman got her food from DoorDash after arresting the delivery driver.
Missing Florida woman’s body found inside septic tank, handyman charged with murder
A Florida handyman is facing murder charges after the body of 57-year-old Cynthia Cole was found submerged inside the septic tank of her Jensen Beach home, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s office.
A Florida handyman is facing murder charges after the body of 57-year-old Cynthia Cole was found submerged inside the septic tank of her Jensen Beach home, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s office.
PCSO: Man dies after being crushed by a bulldozer while inside a porta-potty at Polk County landfill
A contract worker assigned to be the spotter for heavy equipment coming in and out of a Polk County landfill was crushed by a bulldozer while using a porta-potty, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A contract worker assigned to be the spotter for heavy equipment coming in and out of a Polk County landfill was crushed by a bulldozer while using a porta-potty, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff promises free meal at Polk County jail for group of 14 that 'dined and dashed' at Davenport restaurant
On a busy Friday night, a large group of people just got up and left a Polk County restaurant. And they also left behind a hefty bill. Their hasty exit was caught on camera.
On a busy Friday night, a large group of people just got up and left a Polk County restaurant. And they also left behind a hefty bill. Their hasty exit was caught on camera.
Tampa woman who killed lottery winner backs Florida bill that would keep winners' names secret
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would temporarily keep secret the names of lottery winners in Florida has at least one unexpected supporter: the woman in prison for murdering the winner of a $30 million lottery payout.
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would temporarily keep secret the names of lottery winners in Florida has at least one unexpected supporter: the woman in prison for murdering the winner of a $30 million lottery payout.
Florida family's adoption of Ukraine children put on hold, worried for boys' safety
Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.
Russia's War on Ukraine is putting a halt to adoptions leaving families frustrated and worried about the safety of the children.