Florida International University offers free tuition, housing to homeless students
One university in Florida is giving homeless students an opportunity to get their degree at no cost.
One university in Florida is giving homeless students an opportunity to get their degree at no cost.
Florida woman arrested for threatening McDonald's employees over dipping sauce dispute, police say
A Florida woman was not “lovin’ it” after she was arrested last week, accused of threatening McDonald’s employees when she didn’t get the dipping sauces she wanted with her meal, police said.
A Florida woman was not “lovin’ it” after she was arrested last week, accused of threatening McDonald’s employees when she didn’t get the dipping sauces she wanted with her meal, police said.
Woman lists ‘manatee-shaped’ chicken tender on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000
A “manatee-shaped” chicken tender for a cool $5,000 just hit the marketplace this week.
A “manatee-shaped” chicken tender for a cool $5,000 just hit the marketplace this week.
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby arrested on battery charge, held on Texas warrant
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was arrested on a battery charge Thursday night in Miami after arguing with a music promoter over payment for a performance, Miami police said in an arrest warrant.
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was arrested on a battery charge Thursday night in Miami after arguing with a music promoter over payment for a performance, Miami police said in an arrest warrant.
Deputies search for burglar who broke into Bradenton home to suck victim's toes
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a burglar who sucked on a man's toes after breaking into his Bradenton home.
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a burglar who sucked on a man's toes after breaking into his Bradenton home.
Guests ushered off PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom after ride begins to emit smoke
Park guests were ushered off of the iconic Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday after the attraction's boarding area began to fill with smoke.
Park guests were ushered off of the iconic Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday after the attraction's boarding area began to fill with smoke.
ATM swapping out $20 bills for $50 bills during New Year’s Eve celebration
A Sanibel Captiva Community Bank ATM located in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, is expected to issue an undetermined number of $50 bills in place of $20 bills.
A Sanibel Captiva Community Bank ATM located in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, is expected to issue an undetermined number of $50 bills in place of $20 bills.
12-year-old Florida girl hit by car donates organs, saves 4 lives
Sophia suffered very serious injuries and was transported to the Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando. She succumbed to her injuries on Christmas.
Sophia suffered very serious injuries and was transported to the Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando. She succumbed to her injuries on Christmas.
Legislation would make abandoning your dog outside during a hurricane a crime in Florida
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
Deputies arrest Amazon driver for delivering package, then stealing it from Davenport home
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.
Woman, 26, arrested for trying to cash $1M check from husband, 77, of just 4 months
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
Couple tips Clearwater server $2,000 after learning she spent Christmas money on car repairs
Working on Christmas Eve can be tough, but it paid off in a big way for a waitress in Clearwater Beach.
Working on Christmas Eve can be tough, but it paid off in a big way for a waitress in Clearwater Beach.
St. Pete man arrested for handing out marijuana to strangers ‘because it was Christmas,' police say
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
South Florida hairstylist gives free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas
A hairstylist in Miami is in the spirit of giving for the holidays by offering free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas.
A hairstylist in Miami is in the spirit of giving for the holidays by offering free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas.
7-year-old 'garbage and recycling enthusiast' taken on dream garbage truck ride along
Christmas came early for a little boy in Odessa. 7-year-old Logan Heer's passion for garbage trucks is unmatched. His mom says he dreams of one day getting to ride one.
Christmas came early for a little boy in Odessa. 7-year-old Logan Heer's passion for garbage trucks is unmatched. His mom says he dreams of one day getting to ride one.
Truck crashes into baggage claim area of Sarasota-Bradenton airport, narrowly missing employees
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
Cop gets 10 years for forcing teens to strip, run naked in order to avoid arrest
A Florida police officer was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Wednesday for threatening to arrest two teens if they didn’t strip and run naked through the Everglades.
A Florida police officer was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Wednesday for threatening to arrest two teens if they didn’t strip and run naked through the Everglades.
15-year-old girl hit, killed by school bus in Florida
The girl, 15, was taken to a hospital where she died, according to deputies.
The girl, 15, was taken to a hospital where she died, according to deputies.
Florida man pays electric bills for families about to lose power
The 73-year-old small business owner says he doesn’t want any other families to spend the holidays shivering.
The 73-year-old small business owner says he doesn’t want any other families to spend the holidays shivering.
Missing 6-year-old boy, 5-year-old girl found safe after 2-day search
A 5-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy who went missing from the front of their home in Jacksonville have been found safe, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
A 5-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy who went missing from the front of their home in Jacksonville have been found safe, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.