Death penalty recommended for man who killed girlfriend and her young son over what to watch on TV
A Hillsborough County jury and judge have decided the man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, after a fight over what to watch on TV, should die for his actions.
A Hillsborough County jury and judge have decided the man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, after a fight over what to watch on TV, should die for his actions.
Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
How you can say goodbye to Winter the dolphin: CMA outlines memorial plan
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says there will be several events, both public and private, for fans to say goodbye to Winter the dolphin, the inspiration behind ‘Dolphin Tale.’
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says there will be several events, both public and private, for fans to say goodbye to Winter the dolphin, the inspiration behind ‘Dolphin Tale.’
Military personnel, families can get unlimited visits to Universal Orlando with this special pass
Universal Orlando is welcoming military members and their families with the return of the Military Freedom Pass.
Universal Orlando is welcoming military members and their families with the return of the Military Freedom Pass.
Alligator found hiding under unaware Florida resident's car
The Collier County Sheriff's Office shared images of the sneaky reptile.
The Collier County Sheriff's Office shared images of the sneaky reptile.
Florida man who beat, stabbed and stuffed puppy in suitcase sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
Beer can links Florida man to 1996 cold case murder, detectives say
Orange County deputies arrested Kenneth Robert Stough Jr., who is accused of murdering a convenience store manager back in 1996.
Orange County deputies arrested Kenneth Robert Stough Jr., who is accused of murdering a convenience store manager back in 1996.
'Thank God I’m alive': Pickup truck crashes 'completely inside' Florida home
A pickup truck crashed into a home in Jupiter, Florida, leaving behind major damage and sending one to the hospital. The resident said she’s lucky to be alive.
A pickup truck crashed into a home in Jupiter, Florida, leaving behind major damage and sending one to the hospital. The resident said she’s lucky to be alive.
Florida social media star arrested; tells troopers he’s 'young, makes a lot of money and can do what he wants'
Troopers arrested TikTok personality Damaury Mikula, who claims to make $400,000-$500,000 a year on social media, after they say he ran a red light and led FHP on a chase at more than 100 miles per hour.
Troopers arrested TikTok personality Damaury Mikula, who claims to make $400,000-$500,000 a year on social media, after they say he ran a red light and led FHP on a chase at more than 100 miles per hour.
Police: Girlfriend of father accused in beating death of 12-year-old boy to be charged
Police have revealed more details in a disturbing case out of Palm Bay, Florida. A father has been arrested in connection to the beating death of his 12-year-old son. Investigators on Thursday said they intend to charge his girlfriend in the alleged incident as well.
Police have revealed more details in a disturbing case out of Palm Bay, Florida. A father has been arrested in connection to the beating death of his 12-year-old son. Investigators on Thursday said they intend to charge his girlfriend in the alleged incident as well.
Police dispel reports that DNA didn’t match Brian Laundrie remains
The North Port Police Department is dispelling reports that DNA does not match the remains of Brian Laundrie.
The North Port Police Department is dispelling reports that DNA does not match the remains of Brian Laundrie.
Polk sheriff: Guatemalan man, in U.S. illegally, killed 5-year-old in DUI crash
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Polk County deputies arrested a man who, they say, was illegally in the U.S. and fled from a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl.
Notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains 'may be salvageable,' North Port police say
Brian Laundrie's notebook and backpack were discovered near his remains, and though the area had previously been underwater, investigators say the notebook could provide answers about Laundrie's final days.
Brian Laundrie's notebook and backpack were discovered near his remains, and though the area had previously been underwater, investigators say the notebook could provide answers about Laundrie's final days.
Florida's top doctor kicked out of meeting after refusing to wear mask
Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition.
Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition.
Citrus County man caught on camera burning Christ statue before lighting 2 separate fires, deputies say
James Lee Harris, 25, of Beverly Hills, was arrested Friday night after deputies say he set several structure fires in Citrus County and burned a statue of Jesus Christ.
James Lee Harris, 25, of Beverly Hills, was arrested Friday night after deputies say he set several structure fires in Citrus County and burned a statue of Jesus Christ.
Police: Clearwater man planned to kidnap young girl, throw her in trunk
Clearwater police said 26-year-old Jacob Holman was planning to kidnap a young girl and had begun collecting items on a list, including a condom, duct tape, a shovel, and gloves. Also on this list was written out "snatch up lil girl" and "throw in trunk."
Clearwater police said 26-year-old Jacob Holman was planning to kidnap a young girl and had begun collecting items on a list, including a condom, duct tape, a shovel, and gloves. Also on this list was written out "snatch up lil girl" and "throw in trunk."
Brian Laundrie was 'grieving' when he vanished, days before Gabby Petito found dead, family's lawyer says
More than a month before authorities found the decomposed remains of Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie in a swamp near his home, he allegedly slipped away from his parents’ house under the guise of a hike.
More than a month before authorities found the decomposed remains of Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie in a swamp near his home, he allegedly slipped away from his parents’ house under the guise of a hike.
Gabby Petito: Timeline of disappearance, death and Brian Laundrie search
Gabby Petito, 22, vanished after going on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend in a converted camper van. Here is a timeline of her disappearance, death and the developments in the case.
Gabby Petito, 22, vanished after going on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend in a converted camper van. Here is a timeline of her disappearance, death and the developments in the case.
Brian Laundrie search: Family lawyer addresses rumors parents planted evidence in North Port park
The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents wanted to go into the North Port park once it reopened to the public and with water levels significantly lower than last month. They then led authorities to several items belonging to Brian, where human remains were soon discovered. But the proximity of the finds so close to the park entrance raised suspicions from critics as to their authenticity.
The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents wanted to go into the North Port park once it reopened to the public and with water levels significantly lower than last month. They then led authorities to several items belonging to Brian, where human remains were soon discovered. But the proximity of the finds so close to the park entrance raised suspicions from critics as to their authenticity.