Police: Sanford man held pent-up rage, 'snapped' before sword attack on family
A man accused of attacking a family with a samurai sword faced a Seminole County judge on Thursday.
A man accused of attacking a family with a samurai sword faced a Seminole County judge on Thursday.
‘Mastermind’ behind largest meth seizure in Polk history was operating from federal prison, sheriff says
A major drug bust led deputies to 120 gallons of liquid meth being transported in buckets by suspects from Georgia to Florida, overseen by a "mastermind" who ran the operation from federal prison, officials said Thursday.
A major drug bust led deputies to 120 gallons of liquid meth being transported in buckets by suspects from Georgia to Florida, overseen by a "mastermind" who ran the operation from federal prison, officials said Thursday.
Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate
Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.
Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.
Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
DOJ: Man arrested in Tampa for multi-state sex-trafficking of a child
A Texas man was arrested in Tampa for allegedly trafficking a minor across six states over the course of two months.
A Texas man was arrested in Tampa for allegedly trafficking a minor across six states over the course of two months.
Judge nixes plea deal for accused Super Bowl streaker
A Tampa judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.
A Tampa judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.
New venomous species of tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida
A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.
A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.
Largo PD: Double-murder suspect broke into home, stabbed victims with ‘sharpest kitchen knife he could find’
The arrest report for a 19-year-old suspect revealed the steps he took Monday to violently murder two women in their Largo home apparently at random, according to police.
The arrest report for a 19-year-old suspect revealed the steps he took Monday to violently murder two women in their Largo home apparently at random, according to police.
'She is wanted:' Caseworker becomes mother to 19-year-old who spent years in foster care
A Manatee County teen finally received what she's longed for -- a mother. And while she's 19 years old, she's proving you're never too old to find the love of a family.
A Manatee County teen finally received what she's longed for -- a mother. And while she's 19 years old, she's proving you're never too old to find the love of a family.
Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
Passenger dies after speeding car goes airborne, crashes into car dealership lot; driver faces DUI charges
The 24-year-old driver was traveling 111 mph on Interstate 4 and was on probation for a previous DUI manslaughter charge, troopers say. She survived, but a passenger did not.
The 24-year-old driver was traveling 111 mph on Interstate 4 and was on probation for a previous DUI manslaughter charge, troopers say. She survived, but a passenger did not.
$15K reward in case of 3-year-old Florida boy shot and killed at birthday party
Florida authorities are offering a $15,000 reward in the case of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed at a birthday party over the weekend.
Florida authorities are offering a $15,000 reward in the case of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed at a birthday party over the weekend.
Miami International Airport turns into slugfest after massive brawl breaks out
The Miami Dade Police Department confirmed that officers responded to reports of a fight at the gate, adding that one person has been arrested.
The Miami Dade Police Department confirmed that officers responded to reports of a fight at the gate, adding that one person has been arrested.
3-year-old boy killed at birthday party in South Florida, police say
A three-year-old boy was fatally shot during a birthday party in South Florida, where police continue to search for a suspect.
A three-year-old boy was fatally shot during a birthday party in South Florida, where police continue to search for a suspect.
‘It’s so ridiculous’: Woman charged with felony embezzlement for not returning 21-year-old VHS rental tape
Caron McBride always prided herself on being a law-abiding citizen until she found out she was wanted for felony embezzlement for not returning a VHS rental tape in 2000.
Caron McBride always prided herself on being a law-abiding citizen until she found out she was wanted for felony embezzlement for not returning a VHS rental tape in 2000.
Miami Heat hold off a big Chicago rally to beat Bulls 106-101
The Bulls outscored the Heat 60-45 in the second half, but wound up losing for the seventh time in their last 10 games.
The Bulls outscored the Heat 60-45 in the second half, but wound up losing for the seventh time in their last 10 games.
Godspeed! SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to the International Space Station
The Falcon 9 rocket thundered into the morning sky from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET.
The Falcon 9 rocket thundered into the morning sky from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET.
Florida church leader, family indicted for allegedly selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
Florida McDonald's offers $50 just to show up for job interview
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
Air Force base deploys pack of robot dogs to enhance security
Tyndall AFB is using robodogs as an added layer of security on base.
Tyndall AFB is using robodogs as an added layer of security on base.