Mosquitoes prefer biting people wearing these colors, study says
According to the Florida Department of Health, there are over 80 different species of mosquitoes known to occur in Florida, many of which can transmit diseases to humans and animals.
According to the Florida Department of Health, there are over 80 different species of mosquitoes known to occur in Florida, many of which can transmit diseases to humans and animals.
Nonspeaking valedictorian with autism delivers inspiring speech at Florida college
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
Florida woman tells deputy that getting arrested was on her 'bucket list'
When deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a 19-year-old woman who led them on a brief chase, she told them that getting arrested was on her "bucket list."
When deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a 19-year-old woman who led them on a brief chase, she told them that getting arrested was on her "bucket list."
Parents arrested for 'long-term starvation' of 2-year-old child in Davenport, Judd says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a nearly 3-year-old child looked more like a 3-month-old after being starved to death by her parents.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a nearly 3-year-old child looked more like a 3-month-old after being starved to death by her parents.
Heroic rescue: Video shows people help Florida driver, stop traffic after medical emergency
Surveillance video captured the moments after a driver reportedly suffered a medical episode and lost control of her vehicle in Florida, and as a number of good Samaritans came to her rescue.
Surveillance video captured the moments after a driver reportedly suffered a medical episode and lost control of her vehicle in Florida, and as a number of good Samaritans came to her rescue.
Hernando woman shoots 2 dogs with BB gun nearly 200 times for trying to dig under fence, deputies say
A Spring Hill woman has been arrested on multiple counts of animal cruelty after deputies say she used a gas-powered BB gun to shoot her dogs as they tried to dig under a fence to get out of her yard.
A Spring Hill woman has been arrested on multiple counts of animal cruelty after deputies say she used a gas-powered BB gun to shoot her dogs as they tried to dig under a fence to get out of her yard.
Passenger with no experience lands small plane in Florida after pilot has medical emergency
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
GOP senators want TV rating warning for gay characters on children’s shows
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch arrested for deadly DUI wreck in March, police say
Ormond Beach Police arrested WWE Hall of Famer, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, on Friday night at the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach for her involvement in a fatal traffic crash in March.
Ormond Beach Police arrested WWE Hall of Famer, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, on Friday night at the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach for her involvement in a fatal traffic crash in March.
Gabby Petito's mother files new lawsuit against estate of Brian Laundrie
Gabby Petito's mother filed a new wrongful death lawsuit Friday against Brian Laundrie's estate, seeing damages of $30,000. The new lawsuit comes after Petito's parents sued Chris and Roberta Laundrie, claiming they knew their son killed Gabby.
Gabby Petito's mother filed a new wrongful death lawsuit Friday against Brian Laundrie's estate, seeing damages of $30,000. The new lawsuit comes after Petito's parents sued Chris and Roberta Laundrie, claiming they knew their son killed Gabby.
Pinellas sheriff's office tight-lipped after deputy runs over sunbather
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office isn't responding to questions about how a sunbather was run over by one of its deputies who was driving an SUV on St. Pete Beach Wednesday afternoon.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office isn't responding to questions about how a sunbather was run over by one of its deputies who was driving an SUV on St. Pete Beach Wednesday afternoon.
Dead shark gutted and hung at Florida high school; investigation underway, officials say
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.
'We were terrified': Family believes AirTag used to track them at Orlando theme park
A family said they were tracked using a device while at an Orlando theme park.
A family said they were tracked using a device while at an Orlando theme park.
New court filing says Brian Laundrie's parents knew Gabby was dead before family trip to Fort DeSoto
The family of Gabby Petito says Brian Laundrie's parents knew before going on a family vacation to Fort DeSoto park that their son had killed his girlfriend and left her body in a national park in Utah, according to new documents filed in Sarasota County court.
The family of Gabby Petito says Brian Laundrie's parents knew before going on a family vacation to Fort DeSoto park that their son had killed his girlfriend and left her body in a national park in Utah, according to new documents filed in Sarasota County court.
Police: Florida woman, 93, found dead in freezer following welfare check at Sebastian home
Officers discovered the body of a 93-year-old woman in a large freezer on Thursday following a welfare check at her Sebastian house, police said.
Officers discovered the body of a 93-year-old woman in a large freezer on Thursday following a welfare check at her Sebastian house, police said.
Prosecutors: Florida prison guards charged with murder for beating handcuffed inmate to death
Three Florida correctional officers have been arrested and charged with murder after investigators say they put a prisoner from the mental health unit in handcuffs and severely beat him. The 60-year-old man was found dead hours later.
Three Florida correctional officers have been arrested and charged with murder after investigators say they put a prisoner from the mental health unit in handcuffs and severely beat him. The 60-year-old man was found dead hours later.
Polk sheriff: 'Most wonderful mom in the world' shot and killed by son for telling him to stop smoking inside
After the mom caught her 19-year-old son smoking cigars in his room and told him to stop, investigators said he shot her through his door and killed her, then fled from the house.
After the mom caught her 19-year-old son smoking cigars in his room and told him to stop, investigators said he shot her through his door and killed her, then fled from the house.
‘We're embarrassed’: Polk County sheriff volunteer arrested for selling drugs out of patrol vehicle
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he is "hotter than a bare butt on a tin roof in August" after learning a sheriff’s volunteer officer was caught selling prescription pills out of a patrol car while in uniform.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he is "hotter than a bare butt on a tin roof in August" after learning a sheriff’s volunteer officer was caught selling prescription pills out of a patrol car while in uniform.
Teens shot trying to break into man's car were 13 and 16-years-old, deputies say
According to investigators, the call first came in around 2 a.m. as a report of a car burglary with shots fired on Martinwood Drive.
According to investigators, the call first came in around 2 a.m. as a report of a car burglary with shots fired on Martinwood Drive.
'Disturbing' online video shows Florida woman slapping baby in face, police say
Tya Posley, 23, is facing a charge of cruelty toward a child/abuse.
Tya Posley, 23, is facing a charge of cruelty toward a child/abuse.