Florida road to be named after Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.
Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.
Deputies: Woman charged with killing 3-month-old baby admitted to hitting him multiple times in the head
A Florida woman is now charged with killing a 3-month-old baby, who died days after deputies say she hit him multiple times in the head and face.
A Florida woman is now charged with killing a 3-month-old baby, who died days after deputies say she hit him multiple times in the head and face.
Pasco deputies: Abused child locked in darkened room set mattress on fire to escape
When investigators responded to a report of a fire, deputies found the room covered in feces and urine. That's when they learned the child had set the mattress on fire in order to escape. According to the sheriff's office, one of the other children in the home slid a pack of matches under the door to the victim.
When investigators responded to a report of a fire, deputies found the room covered in feces and urine. That's when they learned the child had set the mattress on fire in order to escape. According to the sheriff's office, one of the other children in the home slid a pack of matches under the door to the victim.
Crystal River man arrested for attempted murder 5 days after being released from prison
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Success! SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 5th attempt
The launch was previously scrubbed several times.
The launch was previously scrubbed several times.
Florida's diverse and growing population will uphold its crucial swing state status in 2020, experts say
Florida has become one of the most important U.S. swing states over the last several decades. Experts say it’s remains a key and unpredictable state for November.
Florida has become one of the most important U.S. swing states over the last several decades. Experts say it’s remains a key and unpredictable state for November.
Louisiana man hid in Hernando County teen's closet for weeks, arrested on child sex charges
A Louisiana man is facing multiple charges after deputies say parents of a 15-year-old girl found him living in their daughter's closet. According to Hernando County investigators, he had been living there for more than a month after traveling from Louisiana to have sex with the teen.
A Louisiana man is facing multiple charges after deputies say parents of a 15-year-old girl found him living in their daughter's closet. According to Hernando County investigators, he had been living there for more than a month after traveling from Louisiana to have sex with the teen.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Drug suspect agrees to come retrieve lost wallet filled with cash -- not realizing who had it
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
SpaceX scrubs launch due to weather, two others planned this week
Monday would have been the company's 13th Starlink launch.
Monday would have been the company's 13th Starlink launch.
Frustrated Marion County teacher posts tearful video on Facebook, goes viral
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote
Just days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a court victory to keep felons from voting until they've paid off fines, restitution and court fees, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has stepped in to help them pay off the debts.
Just days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a court victory to keep felons from voting until they've paid off fines, restitution and court fees, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has stepped in to help them pay off the debts.
Florida man survives alligator attack while walking dog, gets 65 stitches
A Florida man out walking his dog was attacked by an alligator and nearly dragged into a canal behind his home.
A Florida man out walking his dog was attacked by an alligator and nearly dragged into a canal behind his home.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Manatee County K9 captures burglary suspect who dove into water while fleeing from deputies
Robert BonAuito was arrested Friday morning after deputies say he burglarized a vehicle and led them on a chase that ended when a K9 dove into the water after him.
Robert BonAuito was arrested Friday morning after deputies say he burglarized a vehicle and led them on a chase that ended when a K9 dove into the water after him.
Rescuers reach people cut off by Hurricane Sally, hundreds of thousands still without power
Rivers swollen by Hurricane Sally threatened more misery for parts of the Florida Panhandle and Alabama on Thursday. Georgia and the Carolinas were also warned of flooding.
Rivers swollen by Hurricane Sally threatened more misery for parts of the Florida Panhandle and Alabama on Thursday. Georgia and the Carolinas were also warned of flooding.
Anti-mask protesters fined after marching through Florida Target
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
Provision in Florida law prevents wrongly convicted man from receiving compensation for 37 years in jail
Robert DuBoise spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit. A judge cleared DuBoise of his convictions this week, but the Tampa man will not get any money from the state for the years he was wrongfully incarcerated.
Robert DuBoise spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit. A judge cleared DuBoise of his convictions this week, but the Tampa man will not get any money from the state for the years he was wrongfully incarcerated.
One confirmed dead, another missing after Hurricane Sally washes away Panhandle roads, bridges
Hurricane Sally lumbered ashore near the Florida-Alabama line Wednesday as a Category 2 storm, with 105 mph winds and rain measured in feet, not inches, swamping homes and forcing the rescue of hundreds as it pushed inland at just 3 mph.
Hurricane Sally lumbered ashore near the Florida-Alabama line Wednesday as a Category 2 storm, with 105 mph winds and rain measured in feet, not inches, swamping homes and forcing the rescue of hundreds as it pushed inland at just 3 mph.