3-year-old boy killed at birthday party in South Florida, police say

A three-year-old boy was fatally shot during a birthday party in South Florida, where police continue to search for a suspect.

South Florida couple tries to have wedding at stranger's mansion without getting permission: report

The couple invited family and friends to their "dream home" for their weekend wedding celebration, saying it was "God's plan" that they should get married there. Just one problem: they didn't own the mansion, and didn't get permission from the owner.

Missing California mother who disappeared on vacation in Miami found safe

The mother of Angela Morrisey, a 23-year-old mother of two from Sacramento, made the announcement that her daughter was found safe and thanked people for their prayers, help and concern “and for getting the word out.”

California mother of 2 reported missing while on vacation in Miami

An Arizona woman is pleading for the public’s help after her daughter, a 23-year-old California mother of two, disappeared last month while vacationing in Miami.

Hernando accident victim identified as 17-year-old CHS student

Friends, family members, and classmates are mourning a Hernando County teenager who died in a tragic accident just weeks before graduating. Valentina Tomashosky was electrocuted when she stepped on a live power line that had set her car ablaze.

FHP: 11-year-old girl killed in apparent street race crash

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating after an 11-year-old girl was killed from what witnesses say was a street race.

Possible naval training mine washes up on Florida beach

It's not unusual for some kinds of aquatic creatures to wash up on Florida beaches, but what about a naval mine?

Man arrested after 12-year-old boy kidnapped, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami

Police said the man kidnapped the 12-year-old boy after he snuck out of his home to walk to a friend's house. The boy told investigators the suspect sexually assaulted him and then shot him before dumping him on the side of the road. “This child has suffered physical and emotional trauma that will take years to overcome.”

Florida governor to forbid COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.

Massive gator gets trapped on lanai before taking a swim in family's pool

Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator -- between 7 and 9 feet -- on the lanai of his Pinellas County home.

Miami's South Beach considers shedding its party reputation after disastrous spring break

With more than 1,000 arrests and nearly 100 gun seizures already during this year's spring break season, officials in Miami Beach are thinking it may finally be time to cleanse the reputation of South Beach and its law-breaking, party-all-night vibe.

Deputies: Video shows suspect casually pull grandfather's ears out of pockets

Sheriff's deputies in Lake County, Florida responded to a disturbing call for help Saturday night. When they arrived on the scene, things got even more disturbing.