Widow of slain Microsoft exec relieved by ex-wife’s arrest: ‘Salt in the wounds’

The widow of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan said watching the woman she believes orchestrated her husband’s murder live free for the past year was like "salt in the wounds."

Woman arrested for allegedly poisoning man's drink with insect killer

A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Two arrested in USF's first on-campus homicide in nearly 20 years: Authorities

USF Police are investigating what led to the first on-campus homicide in nearly two decades after a 61-year-old man was found dead in a university parking lot over the weekend.

Chihuahua died after C-section by fake vet, Florida detectives say

Police said the man is a licensed pet groomer but was posing as a veterinarian when he performed a C-section and spay procedure on the pregnant dog, Sugar.

Former NFL running back Alex Collins dies at 28 in motorcycle crash

Former NFL running back Alex Collins has died at 28. Deputies in Florida confirm Collins was killed in a motorcycle crash.

3 from Florida die after falling into cistern in Bastrop County

Officials say the victims were hog hunting and fell to their death going after a dog in a cornfield north of Elgin.

Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames

For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.

Former Pinellas pastor accused of running retail theft ring to sell $1.4 million of stolen goods on eBay

The former leader of a St. Petersburg church may have skipped over the ‘thou shalt not steal’ commandment as authorities arrest him for operating a multimillion-dollar theft ring that spanned several Florida counties. 

VIDEO: Coast Guard rescues Florida man stranded at sea for over 24 hours

Charles Gregory, a 25-year-old Florida man who went missing at sea after leaving a boat ramp in St. Augustine, was rescued Saturday morning after aimlessly floating on his partially submerged boat 12 miles off the Florida coast for over 24 hours, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Boy falls from coaster at Florida amusement park, rushed to hospital with 'traumatic injuries': officials

A six-year-old child was rushed to the hospital on Thursday with serious injuries after possibly falling off a roller coaster at the Kissimmee Fun Spot amusement park, according to paramedics.

Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board

The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.

Florida deputies: Stop calling us about manatee sex

Deputies have asked citizens to stop calling them about the hoards of flailing manatees in the canals and shorelines of the Gulf Coast communities: "We can assure you they are more than fine."