Florida man arrested after he lassos alligator, ties it to fence, then calls 911 to report it: Deputies
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
Who killed Julio Foolio? What we know about the suspects in the Jacksonville rapper's murder
More than a month after a Jacksonville rapper was murdered while celebrating his birthday in Tampa, police have arrested four of five suspects believed to be involved.
Timeline: Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio killed while celebrating birthday in Tampa
A Jacksonville rapper was shot and killed in Tampa two days after his 26-year-birthday last month.
Suspects arrested a month after Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio was killed in deadly shooting, officials say
A shooting at a cluster of hotels near USF in June left one person dead and three others injured, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Sean Kingston, mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme in Florida
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud.
Florida teen survives lightning strike while doing lawn work: 'I am lucky to be alive'
A Florida teenager is recounting his miraculous survival after being struck by lightning during a Monday evening storm.
16 puppies allegedly dumped at gas station saved by Pasco County rescue group
A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.
Florida man arrested after allegedly trying to withdraw 1 cent from bank
A Florida man is facing a felony robbery charge after he allegedly tried to withdraw 1 cent from a bank in Sumter County.
Hurricane Beryl not alone in Atlantic; NHC monitoring 3 tropical waves
The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a few tropical waves in the Atlantic as of Wednesday.
Watch: Carjacking suspect leaves victim's baby by side of road
Willio Petioma faces charges that include kidnapping, carjacking, interfering with custody of a minor and illegal use of a credit card.
Hurricane Beryl forms in the Atlantic, forecast to intensify into major storm: NHC
Hurricane Beryl formed in the Atlantic Saturday, becoming the second named storm of the 2024 hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
Man flies to Florida to attack gamer with hammer over online dispute, deputies say
A 20-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly flying to Florida to attack a fellow gamer with a hammer following an "online altercation" that the pair had gotten into after meeting in the virtual fantasy world of ArcheAge, police say.
Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title.
Large wave of Saharan dust is heading right for Florida and the Gulf of Mexico
Models indicate a large amount of Saharan dust will traverse across the Atlantic this week and head towards the Gulf of Mexico and Florida by next weekend.
'Never expect it': Florida treasure hunters find hundreds of silver coins from historic 1715 shipwrecks
Florida’s treasure hunting season is off to a strong start, and Brevard County hunters hit it big time on their first find of the season.
Florida recruit, who stands at nearly 8 feet tall, set to become tallest college basketball player ever
The Florida Gators are set to bring in Canadian big man Olivier Rioux later this year to clog up the paint, and he is going to be in the record books.
Couple caught in rip current drowns while on vacation in Florida with six children: Officials
A Pennsylvania couple vacationing in Florida with their six children drowned after getting caught in a rip current Thursday, authorities said.
Disney workers sue company over scrubbed plans to relocate jobs to Florida
A pair of Walt Disney Co.