Florida files lawsuit against Biden administration to challenge vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Polk sheriff: Guatemalan man, in U.S. illegally, killed 5-year-old in DUI crash
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains 'may be salvageable,' North Port police say
Brian Laundrie's notebook and backpack were discovered near his remains, and though the area had previously been underwater, investigators say the notebook could provide answers about Laundrie's final days.
Brian Laundrie's notebook and backpack were discovered near his remains, and though the area had previously been underwater, investigators say the notebook could provide answers about Laundrie's final days.
DeSantis: We are actively recruiting out-of-state police officers out of job due to vaccine mandates
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
Police: Clearwater man planned to kidnap young girl, throw her in trunk
Clearwater police said 26-year-old Jacob Holman was planning to kidnap a young girl and had begun collecting items on a list, including a condom, duct tape, a shovel, and gloves. Also on this list was written out "snatch up lil girl" and "throw in trunk."
Clearwater police said 26-year-old Jacob Holman was planning to kidnap a young girl and had begun collecting items on a list, including a condom, duct tape, a shovel, and gloves. Also on this list was written out "snatch up lil girl" and "throw in trunk."
'RIP Gabby': Bradenton farm creates corn maze tribute to Gabby Petito
Hunsader Farms in Bradenton revealed their 2021 corn maze, showing an aerial view where "RIP Gabby" was spelled out, along with a cross and a heart: "With this being so close to home and heavy on our hearts, we wanted to pay tribute to Gabby and her family."
Hunsader Farms in Bradenton revealed their 2021 corn maze, showing an aerial view where "RIP Gabby" was spelled out, along with a cross and a heart: "With this being so close to home and heavy on our hearts, we wanted to pay tribute to Gabby and her family."
Gabby Petito: Timeline of disappearance, death and Brian Laundrie search
Gabby Petito, 22, vanished after going on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend in a converted camper van. Here is a timeline of her disappearance, death and the developments in the case.
Gabby Petito, 22, vanished after going on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend in a converted camper van. Here is a timeline of her disappearance, death and the developments in the case.
Brian Laundrie: Remains found in Florida park are his, FBI says
The body that was found Wednesday belonged to Brian Laundrie, the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case, officials say.
The body that was found Wednesday belonged to Brian Laundrie, the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case, officials say.
George Zimmerman's former lawyer accused of witness tampering in rape case
Hal Uhrig, an attorney who briefly represented George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, is accused of witness tampering in a juvenile rape case.
Hal Uhrig, an attorney who briefly represented George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, is accused of witness tampering in a juvenile rape case.
Brian Laundrie’s former co-worker remembers him as ‘chameleon’ and ‘weirdo’ who sometimes lost temper
Brian Laundrie's former co-worker said he had the personality of a "chameleon" who sometimes lost his temper. Though he never witnessed Laundrie being abusive to his now-deceased fiancée, Gabby Petito, he said Laundrie did appear to get jealous and possessive if he spotted her talking to other guys.
Brian Laundrie's former co-worker said he had the personality of a "chameleon" who sometimes lost his temper. Though he never witnessed Laundrie being abusive to his now-deceased fiancée, Gabby Petito, he said Laundrie did appear to get jealous and possessive if he spotted her talking to other guys.
Teacher, pastor among Hillsborough human trafficking sting arrests
Sheriff Chad Chronister says a new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking task force completed their first undercover sting operation, resulting in 125 arrests.
Sheriff Chad Chronister says a new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking task force completed their first undercover sting operation, resulting in 125 arrests.
DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Florida woman arrested after defrauding employer out of nearly half a million dollars, police say
Marion Chamberlain, 37, of Kissimmee is facing charges of grand theft after police say she wrote fraudulent checks to herself as an employee of Miracle Toyota.
Marion Chamberlain, 37, of Kissimmee is facing charges of grand theft after police say she wrote fraudulent checks to herself as an employee of Miracle Toyota.
Brian Laundrie manhunt: North Port police conduct 'special response team training while searching'
Governor Ron DeSantis said law enforcement has been working nonstop to try and find Laundrie, but said he was frustrated the only person of interest in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito had not been found.
Governor Ron DeSantis said law enforcement has been working nonstop to try and find Laundrie, but said he was frustrated the only person of interest in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito had not been found.
Gabby Petito memorial bench to be erected in North Port
Bright, colorful and inviting: One man has a vision for a steel bench that will be a permanent memorial for Gabby Petito in North Port. He says he is working with a member of the Petito family to help ensure the final piece of artwork will be exactly what Gabby’s parents want.
Bright, colorful and inviting: One man has a vision for a steel bench that will be a permanent memorial for Gabby Petito in North Port. He says he is working with a member of the Petito family to help ensure the final piece of artwork will be exactly what Gabby’s parents want.
Nikolas Cruz to plead guilty for Parkland school massacre
The guilty plea would set up a penalty phase where Nikolas Cruz, 23, would be fighting against the death penalty and hoping for life without parole.
The guilty plea would set up a penalty phase where Nikolas Cruz, 23, would be fighting against the death penalty and hoping for life without parole.
Florida man who trapped gator in trash bin catches big snake in new video
In a new video posted to Instagram, the ‘Alligator Man’ is seen saving his neighborhood from a large snake using a towel.
In a new video posted to Instagram, the ‘Alligator Man’ is seen saving his neighborhood from a large snake using a towel.
'Celebration of Life' held for Miya Marcano
Miya’s parents have also formally launched the Miya Marcano Memorial Foundation to help families of missing persons.
Miya’s parents have also formally launched the Miya Marcano Memorial Foundation to help families of missing persons.
Brian Laundrie, only person of interest in Gabby Petito case, allegedly last seen one month ago
The last time Brian Laundrie was seen was back on Sept. 13, according to his parents, authorities say. One month later, his whereabouts remain unknown.
The last time Brian Laundrie was seen was back on Sept. 13, according to his parents, authorities say. One month later, his whereabouts remain unknown.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."