Gabby Petito tribute bench placed North Port park will serve as permanent memorial

A bench covered in colorful steel butterflies sits in the shade of trees in a North Port park, just steps away from where a makeshift memorial once stood. In the center, a plaque reads, "In Memory of Gabby Petito."

‘A little too extreme’: Tampa family could face fines for putting Christmas lights up before Thanksgiving

A Westchase family could face up to $1,000 in fines if they don’t take down their Christmas lights, which were put up on Nov. 6. Even the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas,' Mariah Carey, is weighing in.

Former NFL player Zac Stacy makes first appearance after arrest at Orlando International Airport

He's facing charges of Aggravated Battery and Criminal Mischief after a disturbing video allegedly shows him beating his ex-girlfriend inside her Florida home on Saturday in front of a baby.

Bucs WR Antonio Brown accused of obtaining fake COVID-19 vaccination card

Bucs wide receiver Antonio Brown is accused of paying for a fake COVID-19 vaccination card by a former live-in chef, who also says the player owes him $10,000.

Death penalty recommended for man who killed girlfriend and her young son over what to watch on TV

A Hillsborough County jury and judge have decided the man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, after a fight over what to watch on TV, should die for his actions.

Moab murders not connected to missing Gabby Petito case, Utah sheriff now says

Utah investigators have determined that there is no connection between the horrific double murder of a newlywed couple found dead just outside Moab and the missing person case of Gabby Petito, who passed through the city with the fiancé who drove back to Florida without her.

Man dies jumping off boat trying to catch football in Florida Keys

Authorities say a California man has died after he dove off a pontoon boat into shallow waters while trying to catch a football in the Florida Keys. 

Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration

Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.

Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies

“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"

Beer can links Florida man to 1996 cold case murder, detectives say

Orange County deputies arrested Kenneth Robert Stough Jr., who is accused of murdering a convenience store manager back in 1996.

Deputies: Florida parents charged after 2-year-old dies of fentanyl overdose

Deputies said that the parents were arrested on Tuesday for Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child in connection with the death of their daughter.

'Thank God I’m alive': Pickup truck crashes 'completely inside' Florida home

A pickup truck crashed into a home in Jupiter, Florida, leaving behind major damage and sending one to the hospital. The resident said she’s lucky to be alive.

Florida man faces daily fines for massive 'Let's Go Brandon' sign and pro-Trump sign: 'That's free speech'

A Florida homeowner is facing daily fines after hanging massive political banners supporting former President Donald Trump from his home, including one reading, "Let’s Go Brandon."