'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.
Florida man charged with killing realtor he mistook for landlord who evicted him
A South Florida real estate agent was shot and killed by a recently-evicted man who mistakenly thought she was his former landlord, authorities said.
A South Florida real estate agent was shot and killed by a recently-evicted man who mistakenly thought she was his former landlord, authorities said.
Snow falls in Florida Panhandle following first winter storm of 2022
The start of the new year has brought a surprise for Floridians in the Panhandle: snow.
The start of the new year has brought a surprise for Floridians in the Panhandle: snow.
Arians says Antonio Brown 'no longer a Buc' after dramatic exit during game against Jets
Antonio Brown was kicked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a bizarre, shirtless exit from the field before Tom Brady coolly led the Bucs on a 93-yard drive in the final minutes for a 28-24 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Antonio Brown was kicked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a bizarre, shirtless exit from the field before Tom Brady coolly led the Bucs on a 93-yard drive in the final minutes for a 28-24 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested for reportedly trespassing in South Florida
Rapper Kodak Black bonded out of the Broward County jail after the arrest.
Rapper Kodak Black bonded out of the Broward County jail after the arrest.
‘Sit down Karen!’ Seminole man seen in viral airplane altercation says he has no regrets
The FBI says Russell Miller of Seminole was assaulted as he argued with a woman who was not cooperating with flight attendants.
The FBI says Russell Miller of Seminole was assaulted as he argued with a woman who was not cooperating with flight attendants.
Doorbell camera shows mama bear and cub trying to enter Florida home
A Florida resident was shocked to see a mama bear and her cub at the door of her home on Christmas. Even more shocking? Her Ring camera caught the curious pair trying to push the front door open.
A Florida resident was shocked to see a mama bear and her cub at the door of her home on Christmas. Even more shocking? Her Ring camera caught the curious pair trying to push the front door open.
Florida police officer dies in motorcycle crash, officials say
Troopers said a 24-year-old woman was driving a motorcycle on Pineda Causeway when she, for an unknown reason, struck the concrete barrier wall.
Troopers said a 24-year-old woman was driving a motorcycle on Pineda Causeway when she, for an unknown reason, struck the concrete barrier wall.
Disney World to reopen Typhoon Lagoon Water Park after being closed for nearly 2 years
Disney World in Florida announced that after being closed due to COVID-19, it will be reopening one of its popular water parks.
Disney World in Florida announced that after being closed due to COVID-19, it will be reopening one of its popular water parks.
Florida police search for hit-and-run driver who killed 2 children, injured 4 others
Police are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who drove onto a sidewalk to pass a bus and crashed into six children, killing two of them and leaving four with severe injuries. He then fled the scene. They've found the car but the driver is still on the run. Investigators said the little girls killed were just 5 and 6 years old.
Police are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who drove onto a sidewalk to pass a bus and crashed into six children, killing two of them and leaving four with severe injuries. He then fled the scene. They've found the car but the driver is still on the run. Investigators said the little girls killed were just 5 and 6 years old.
Allegiant planes collide on tarmac at Punta Gorda airport, no injures reported
A company spokesperson said the pilot backed into an empty, parked plane which damaged the auxiliary power unit on the wing.
A company spokesperson said the pilot backed into an empty, parked plane which damaged the auxiliary power unit on the wing.