Family lays murdered mother, 2-year-old son to rest in private funeral service

Family and loved ones of 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery and her 2-year-old son Taylen Mosley laid the mother and son to rest Friday in a private funeral service in St. Petersburg.

4 arrested after 15-year-old girl danced at Orange County strip club: affidavit

The owner of an Orange County, Florida strip club and three managers have been arrested under suspicion of human trafficking after an investigation revealed a then 15-year-old girl was allowed to dance at the club for years, according to court records.

Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'

A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.

VIDEO: Alligator body slams, eats massive python in Florida Everglades

A Florida woman captured an incredible video of an alligator enjoying a large python for an afternoon snack, garnering the attention of multiple people on social media. 

Body of missing Florida toddler found in jaws of alligator, police say

Police say the boy’s father will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of the boy’s mother, 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery, and their young son Taylen Mosley.

Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say

The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.

Tampa police trap a nearly 10-foot alligator on Howard Avenue

An alligator trapper is warning people to be careful after a 9’4" alligator was caught roaming around Howard Avenue early Wednesday morning. 

Florida sheriff looking for boater who used yard as bathroom

"Help us identify this lady," the sheriff said. "You’ll get money, and we’ll put her shiny rear end in the county jail where it belongs."

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine seriously hurt after being attacked at Florida gym

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose testimony against his own gang helped convict two high-ranking members, was assaulted by several people at a gym in Florida, officials said Wednesday.

Watch: Mons Venus security guard fights off man in devil mask trying to get into club with gun

An armed suspect wearing a devil mask was stopped by security guards, from barging into Tampa's Mons Venus strip club early Sunday morning. Tampa police said their quick-thinking and relentless pursuit of the armed man may have saved many lives.

Miami Beach sets curfew to manage spring break crowds after 2 deadly shootings

Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew following two deadly shootings. The curfew mainly affects South Beach, a popular party location for spring breakers.

XXXTentacion murder suspects found guilty by Florida jury

Three men were found guilty Monday of the 2018 killing of star rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot outside a South Florida motorcycle shop while being robbed of $50,000.

'I had to do this': Settlement reached between Tyre Sampson's mother and ICON park, attorney says

Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.