Florida man wins $1M from scratch-off ticket, plans to surprise spouse: 'I haven't even told my wife yet'
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
North Port man meets child online, blackmails him into performing ‘heinous’ sexual acts, police say
North Port police arrested a man who they say pretended to be a teenage girl online and enticed his victim to take a nude photo – then blackmailed the child into performing disturbing sex acts by threatening to post his photo online.
North Port police arrested a man who they say pretended to be a teenage girl online and enticed his victim to take a nude photo – then blackmailed the child into performing disturbing sex acts by threatening to post his photo online.
Florida man found dead in abandoned Detroit business, was shot three times and frozen
A Florida man was found shot multiple times and wrapped up in a blanket before he was dumped in a vacant building full of garbage. It took several days to thaw his remains before he could even be identified.
A Florida man was found shot multiple times and wrapped up in a blanket before he was dumped in a vacant building full of garbage. It took several days to thaw his remains before he could even be identified.
Coast Guard crews searching for survivors after suspected human smuggling boat capsizes off Florida coast
The U.S. Coast Guard says rescue crews are searching for survivors after a suspected human smuggling vessel reportedly capsized off the east coast of Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard says rescue crews are searching for survivors after a suspected human smuggling vessel reportedly capsized off the east coast of Florida.
Deputies: Florida caregiver stole $14K from victim, says she 'wasn't getting paid enough'
Donnitta Jean Vaughn, 56, is facing several charges.
Donnitta Jean Vaughn, 56, is facing several charges.
'Abducted by luxurious pirates’: Cruise ship changes course after US judge orders seizure over unpaid fuel
A cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Miami sailed to the Bahamas instead after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over unpaid fuel.
A cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Miami sailed to the Bahamas instead after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over unpaid fuel.
Florida police block 12-foot alligator from walking across highway
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
Teen planned to kill jogger, keep victim's body in closet 'to play with,' deputies say
A Florida teenager has been arrested after deputies said he concocted a scheme to kill a man and keep possession of his body in a closet "to fulfill his sexual fantasies.”
A Florida teenager has been arrested after deputies said he concocted a scheme to kill a man and keep possession of his body in a closet "to fulfill his sexual fantasies.”
Video shows Cleveland Browns player Malik McDowell's arrest in Florida
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested in Florida on Monday after allegedly exposing himself near a learning center and violently attacking an officer, according to a report and police records.
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested in Florida on Monday after allegedly exposing himself near a learning center and violently attacking an officer, according to a report and police records.
Florida’s smaller orange crop could mean higher juice prices in the future
There could be a price hike for orange juice as forecasters are predicting the smallest orange crop since 1945.
There could be a price hike for orange juice as forecasters are predicting the smallest orange crop since 1945.
'I built a house and she built a home': Sun City Center couple reflects on 80 years of marriage
Both a few years shy of their 100th birthdays, David and Gretchen Meixner are celebrating a milestone anniversary few ever reach.
Both a few years shy of their 100th birthdays, David and Gretchen Meixner are celebrating a milestone anniversary few ever reach.
Four tornadoes tear through Florida neighborhoods, flip vehicles Sunday
Four confirmed tornadoes were reported in Florida on Sunday, causing damage to different parts of the state -- including in Fort Myers and Naples.
Four confirmed tornadoes were reported in Florida on Sunday, causing damage to different parts of the state -- including in Fort Myers and Naples.
Florida, eh? Why snowbirds in Canada love heading south
For years, the Sunshine State has been a prime destination for Canadians seeking to escape the North’s cold winter months — and, in doing so, they make a significant impact on the local culture and economy.
For years, the Sunshine State has been a prime destination for Canadians seeking to escape the North’s cold winter months — and, in doing so, they make a significant impact on the local culture and economy.
Miami couple accused of kidnapping, torturing man for 3 days
Police in Miami say the couple kidnapped a man, then chained him and tortured him for three days in their apartment. At one point, investigators said the suspects forced the victim to drink a mixture of rum and bleach. When a good Samaritan found him, they initially thought he had been shot or stabbed.
Police in Miami say the couple kidnapped a man, then chained him and tortured him for three days in their apartment. At one point, investigators said the suspects forced the victim to drink a mixture of rum and bleach. When a good Samaritan found him, they initially thought he had been shot or stabbed.
Convicted sex offender rapes disabled woman in Sarasota parking lot, deputies say
A convicted sex offender is accused of raping a non-verbal woman with autism in a Sarasota parking lot while her mother was inside a store, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A convicted sex offender is accused of raping a non-verbal woman with autism in a Sarasota parking lot while her mother was inside a store, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Clearwater women arrested after throwing glitter at man while breaking into his apartment, police say
Clearwater police say the women broke into the man's apartment during an argument and threw multiple containers of glitter at him. They both are now facing felony charges.
Clearwater police say the women broke into the man's apartment during an argument and threw multiple containers of glitter at him. They both are now facing felony charges.
Florida deputies who share 1-month-old son commit suicide within days of each other
St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced the deaths of Deputy Clayton Osteen and Deputy Victoria Pacheco.
St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced the deaths of Deputy Clayton Osteen and Deputy Victoria Pacheco.
Video shows missing Florida woman swimming in Wekiva River, deputies say
Investigators said a video and two photographs taken by hikers in mid-December show missing 31-year-old Paola Marie Miranda-Rosa swimming in the Wekiva River.
Investigators said a video and two photographs taken by hikers in mid-December show missing 31-year-old Paola Marie Miranda-Rosa swimming in the Wekiva River.
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
Florida man charged with attempted murder after allegedly strangling woman at bus stop
A Florida man was charged with attempted felony murder after allegedly trying to strangle a female at a bus stop, police said. Warning: The story contains graphic video.
A Florida man was charged with attempted felony murder after allegedly trying to strangle a female at a bus stop, police said. Warning: The story contains graphic video.