Florida State Fair ride stops mid-air, causing carriages to flip frantically
A ride designed to use momentum to keep riders in their seats without restraints suddenly shut down at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
A ride designed to use momentum to keep riders in their seats without restraints suddenly shut down at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
Large alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
American bald eagles build new home at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
'Rare' baby chimpanzee born at Florida safari park
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
Daytona 500: 10 fast facts about 'The Great American Race'
The 65th running of the Daytona 500 is Sunday. Here are some quick facts about the race, and a look at some of its most memorable moments.
The 65th running of the Daytona 500 is Sunday. Here are some quick facts about the race, and a look at some of its most memorable moments.
Pasco County couple commissions revolver-shaped swimming pool
The swimming pool in the backyard of Louis Minardi’s home may be distinctive to Florida: The custom-built pool is shaped like a six-shooter revolver, in a state made famous – sometimes infamous – by guns, gun politics and gun culture.
The swimming pool in the backyard of Louis Minardi’s home may be distinctive to Florida: The custom-built pool is shaped like a six-shooter revolver, in a state made famous – sometimes infamous – by guns, gun politics and gun culture.
DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
'Burn after reading': Gabby Petito's parents say letter from Brian Laundrie's mom offered to help bury body
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Family of Parkland victim creates program for families impacted by gun violence
As the five-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting approaches, family members of the victims work to honor them.
As the five-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting approaches, family members of the victims work to honor them.
Tampa rapper arrested for young mother's murder days after being acquitted of recording studio double-murder
Billy Adams walked from Tampa court a free man on Jan. 27. Three days later, police say he shot and killed a pregnant 22-year-old and left her body outside the vehicle where her toddler was sleeping.
Billy Adams walked from Tampa court a free man on Jan. 27. Three days later, police say he shot and killed a pregnant 22-year-old and left her body outside the vehicle where her toddler was sleeping.
Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase
The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.
The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.
Police: Kidnapped children from Missouri, missing for almost a year, found at Florida grocery store
Investigators said the kids and their non-custodial mother were found in disguise at a Winn-Dixie grocery store in Florida.
Investigators said the kids and their non-custodial mother were found in disguise at a Winn-Dixie grocery store in Florida.
Janitor cleaning inmate holding cell gets stuck for 3 days in Florida courthouse
A 72-year-old woman was doing her job cleaning when she was accidentally locked in a holding cell all weekend with no food and no medicine.
A 72-year-old woman was doing her job cleaning when she was accidentally locked in a holding cell all weekend with no food and no medicine.
Thieves in Florida tried to camouflage a stolen hot pink semi by painting it red, deputies say
A man and woman were arrested after they were caught spray painting a stolen semi-truck in Flagler County on Tuesday.
A man and woman were arrested after they were caught spray painting a stolen semi-truck in Flagler County on Tuesday.
Dog recovering after cemented to Florida sidewalk for days: 'He was left to die'
The shelter said Trooper was diagnosed with 22 medical conditions in one day.
The shelter said Trooper was diagnosed with 22 medical conditions in one day.
2 ex-Florida police officers accused of beating homeless man
Two former South Florida police officers turned themselves in Thursday morning to face felony charges over the beating of a homeless man who had been drinking outside a shopping center last month, officials said.
Two former South Florida police officers turned themselves in Thursday morning to face felony charges over the beating of a homeless man who had been drinking outside a shopping center last month, officials said.
Florida woman arrested for defrauding Holocaust survivor of $2.8 million in romance scam
The DOJ says Peaches Stergo met the 87-year-old man on a dating website and used the money she took from him to buy a home, cars, gold coins, Rolex watches, jewelry, and expensive clothes.
The DOJ says Peaches Stergo met the 87-year-old man on a dating website and used the money she took from him to buy a home, cars, gold coins, Rolex watches, jewelry, and expensive clothes.
Intoxicated Florida woman, 81, kicks officer in groin during arrest, police say
Clarella Nelson Potter attacked officers at a restaurant and threatened to “kill” an officer while she was on her way to jail, police said.
Clarella Nelson Potter attacked officers at a restaurant and threatened to “kill” an officer while she was on her way to jail, police said.
Florida man wins $1M on scratch-off lotto ticket after being cut in line at Publix
A Florida man looking for luck found it last week when a cut in line resulted in a winning million-dollar lottery ticket.
A Florida man looking for luck found it last week when a cut in line resulted in a winning million-dollar lottery ticket.
'Pillowcase rapist' who terrorized Florida women in 1980s convicted in attack
One of South Florida's most notorious criminals, a man known as the "pillowcase rapist" who investigators say terrorized more than four dozen women in the 1980s, has been convicted in one of the attacks. He faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced in March.
One of South Florida's most notorious criminals, a man known as the "pillowcase rapist" who investigators say terrorized more than four dozen women in the 1980s, has been convicted in one of the attacks. He faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced in March.