Lakeland homeowner shoots, critically injures intruder who broke into his house, Polk deputies say
Polk deputies said the suspect threw a flower pot through the glass back door and forced his way into the house. That's when the homeowner shot him three times.
Polk deputies said the suspect threw a flower pot through the glass back door and forced his way into the house. That's when the homeowner shot him three times.
Sheriff: Florida woman poisoned boyfriend to 'shut him up,' then called deputies 'so he wouldn't die'
The Florida woman allegedly admitted to poisoning her boyfriend, telling deputies, “I gave him just enough to shut him up and called y'all so he wouldn't die." As they arrested her, she continued, "Do whatever you want. If you don't take me, I will kill him."
The Florida woman allegedly admitted to poisoning her boyfriend, telling deputies, “I gave him just enough to shut him up and called y'all so he wouldn't die." As they arrested her, she continued, "Do whatever you want. If you don't take me, I will kill him."
Dazzling, 5-acres of Christmas decorations light up Florida home
The display has been part of “Robert Moore’s 5 Acres Of Christmas Lights."
The display has been part of “Robert Moore’s 5 Acres Of Christmas Lights."
Acting as own attorney, Tampa rape suspect tries to blame teenage girl
A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.
A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.
Tunnel to Towers to build, donate entire village for families of fallen veterans and first responders
Construction is now underway on a first-of-its-kind neighborhood that'll be home to families of injured service members, families of fallen first responders killed in the line of duty and gold star families. It's all thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Construction is now underway on a first-of-its-kind neighborhood that'll be home to families of injured service members, families of fallen first responders killed in the line of duty and gold star families. It's all thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
Drugged geese drown, landing Florida homeowners association in hot water
Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry.
Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry.
New details released about Florida teen accused of threatening mass school shooting
Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins, of North Miami, plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.
Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins, of North Miami, plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.
Florida man tortured by fiancé's cult-like 'Bath & Body Works' Christmas candle sale
When asked what motivated him to tag along, Bateman cited the age-old maxim: Happy wife, happy life
When asked what motivated him to tag along, Bateman cited the age-old maxim: Happy wife, happy life
Florida man arrested for 1983 cold case murder after new fingerprint tech links him to slaying, police say
A Florida man was arrested this week for the death of a woman who was found badly beaten and run over at a train station nearly four decades ago after new fingerprint technology linked him to the slaying, authorities said this week.
A Florida man was arrested this week for the death of a woman who was found badly beaten and run over at a train station nearly four decades ago after new fingerprint technology linked him to the slaying, authorities said this week.
Mom says teen daughter's photos were used on explicit social media page
A Flagler County mother says her teenage daughter’s name and images were used to make a fake Instagram account promoting explicit content.
A Flagler County mother says her teenage daughter’s name and images were used to make a fake Instagram account promoting explicit content.
SpaceX Starlink launch lights up Florida's sky
Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.
Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.
Suspect arrested in rape of 18-year-old woman delivering pizza, deputies say
Osceola County deputies arrested a rape suspect, accused of attacking a female pizza delivery driver.
Osceola County deputies arrested a rape suspect, accused of attacking a female pizza delivery driver.
Video of Florida python hunter's mom helping trap big snake goes viral
Trapper Mike Kimmel shows how he and his mom bonded on ‘Snakesgiving’ in viral TikTok video.
Trapper Mike Kimmel shows how he and his mom bonded on ‘Snakesgiving’ in viral TikTok video.
Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation
Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus.
Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus.
St. Pete woman arrested on Thanksgiving Day after trying to sell neighbor's vehicles to scrap yard: police
St. Pete police say a woman pretended to be the owner of her neighbor's vehicles and sold it to a Tampa scrapyard. She received $300 for each sale, but then, the vehicles were reported stolen. The suspect was arrested on Thanksgiving Day.
St. Pete police say a woman pretended to be the owner of her neighbor's vehicles and sold it to a Tampa scrapyard. She received $300 for each sale, but then, the vehicles were reported stolen. The suspect was arrested on Thanksgiving Day.
Bodycam shows moments after pregnant librarian is killed in alleged road rage incident
“That girl tried to kill me. She pointed a gun at me," the man says. “I'm so sorry.”
“That girl tried to kill me. She pointed a gun at me," the man says. “I'm so sorry.”
Parkland school shooting: Victims' families settle lawsuit against U.S. for FBI’s failure to stop gunman
Family members of nearly all of the victims in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre have settled a lawsuit against the federal government over the FBI’s failure to act on a tip that the gunman was planning a school shooting, The government will pay about $130 million to the families.
Family members of nearly all of the victims in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre have settled a lawsuit against the federal government over the FBI’s failure to act on a tip that the gunman was planning a school shooting, The government will pay about $130 million to the families.
VIDEO: 9-year-old Florida girl fights off suspected robber to protect mom
Security video shows the brave girl throwing punches at the suspect, hitting him in the face to try and fend him off.
Security video shows the brave girl throwing punches at the suspect, hitting him in the face to try and fend him off.
'It's freedom of speech': Florida couple launches legal battle over Trump banner fines
A Florida couple is waging a legal battle with a Panhandle county over prohibited banners showing support for former President Donald Trump.
A Florida couple is waging a legal battle with a Panhandle county over prohibited banners showing support for former President Donald Trump.