CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
‘Horrible, tragic accident’: 2 arrested after toddler shoots, critically injures 2-year-old sister
A two-year-old girl is fighting for her life after deputies say she was shot by her three-year-old brother in Lakeland just before midnight on Friday.
A two-year-old girl is fighting for her life after deputies say she was shot by her three-year-old brother in Lakeland just before midnight on Friday.
Viral video shows orca's stunning leap during dramatic dolphin hunt
“What an amazing moment!” Cabo Pulmo Divers wrote on social media.
“What an amazing moment!” Cabo Pulmo Divers wrote on social media.
Florida woman accused of raping teen at child's birthday party
Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.
Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.
Attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl caught by surveillance camera in West Pensacola
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted kidnapper who tried to snatch a girl at her bus stop in West Pensacola Tuesday morning.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted kidnapper who tried to snatch a girl at her bus stop in West Pensacola Tuesday morning.
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in federal investigation
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Donut shop manager, accused of fatally punching angry customer, released on $15K bond
Corey Pujols, a 27-year-old manager at Dunkin Donuts, is accused in the death of an elderly customer. A judge reluctantly agreed to grant him bond Thursday.
Corey Pujols, a 27-year-old manager at Dunkin Donuts, is accused in the death of an elderly customer. A judge reluctantly agreed to grant him bond Thursday.
Hummer bursts into flames just after driver filled up containers of gasoline in Homosassa, firefighters say
An SUV caught fire Wednesday, moments after investigators said the driver filled up several containers of gasoline at a Homosassa gas station.
An SUV caught fire Wednesday, moments after investigators said the driver filled up several containers of gasoline at a Homosassa gas station.
Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida
The man accused of shooting three people in Times Square has been arrested in Florida.
The man accused of shooting three people in Times Square has been arrested in Florida.
Florida man charged with killing missing mother whose toddler was found wandering streets alone
Police have charged a self-proclaimed "witch doctor" with the murder of missing 21-year-old mom Leila Cavett, whose toddler was found wandering the streets of South Florida alone last summer. Her body has still not been found.
Police have charged a self-proclaimed "witch doctor" with the murder of missing 21-year-old mom Leila Cavett, whose toddler was found wandering the streets of South Florida alone last summer. Her body has still not been found.
Tampa PD: Dunkin Donuts customer who used racial slur dies after being punched by employee
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
Repeat DUI manslaughter suspect to stay in jail after deadly dealership crash
A woman accused of driving while intoxicated, crashing into a Tampa dealership lot, and killing one of her passengers will remain behind bars at the Falkenburg Road Jail after a judge agreed she should be held without bond.
A woman accused of driving while intoxicated, crashing into a Tampa dealership lot, and killing one of her passengers will remain behind bars at the Falkenburg Road Jail after a judge agreed she should be held without bond.
'I was there:' Facebook photos from Capitol riot lead to Florida's man's arrest
A Florida man who posted Facebook photos from the Capitol riot has been arrested for his alleged role there. Selfies he allegedly posted helped agents identify him in video footage.
A Florida man who posted Facebook photos from the Capitol riot has been arrested for his alleged role there. Selfies he allegedly posted helped agents identify him in video footage.
Deputies: 11-year-old girl dies trying to save dogs from Florida house fire
Rilee is believed to have died due to smoke inhalation, the sheriff’s office said.
Rilee is believed to have died due to smoke inhalation, the sheriff’s office said.
Clearwater council member's $1 million lottery ticket mistakenly thrown in trash by Publix worker
The odds of matching the first five Powerball numbers are 1 in 11,688,054. That ticket will win you $1 million. On the April 17 drawing, only two people in the nation hit that prize. One of them was a Clearwater City Council member.
The odds of matching the first five Powerball numbers are 1 in 11,688,054. That ticket will win you $1 million. On the April 17 drawing, only two people in the nation hit that prize. One of them was a Clearwater City Council member.
Pro golfer arranged to meet detective who was posing as minor, police say
A professional golfer was arrested on Thursday in Orlando, Florida after investigators said he arranged to meet a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A professional golfer was arrested on Thursday in Orlando, Florida after investigators said he arranged to meet a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Dog lost near alligator-filled Florida swamps found alive after 9 days
The newly adopted dog was being transported to his new home when the vehicle crashed and he disappeared near the Florida Everglades.
The newly adopted dog was being transported to his new home when the vehicle crashed and he disappeared near the Florida Everglades.
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.
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.