Video of gang members dancing on rival's grave led to series of Winter Haven shootouts, sheriff says
Three teens are facing attempted murder charges after a drive-by shooting in the Winter Haven area, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Three teens are facing attempted murder charges after a drive-by shooting in the Winter Haven area, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
No answers yet after all stingrays in ZooTampa's touch tank found dead
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Aunt says nephew was attacked at school because he's gay
A Florida woman posted a video on her Facebook page showing a group of boys attacking her nephew. She said it’s because he’s gay.
A Florida woman posted a video on her Facebook page showing a group of boys attacking her nephew. She said it’s because he’s gay.
Florida teen Aiden Fucci to be charged as adult in death of Tristyn Bailey, court documents reveal
The Florida boy accused of murdering a Jacksonville-area girl earlier this month will be charged as an adult, according to court documents filed on Thursday.
The Florida boy accused of murdering a Jacksonville-area girl earlier this month will be charged as an adult, according to court documents filed on Thursday.
Coast Guard: 2 dead, 10 missing after boat overturns near Key West
Officials say two people are dead and 10 others are missing after their boat overturned near the Florida Keys.
Officials say two people are dead and 10 others are missing after their boat overturned near the Florida Keys.
FWC investigating after decapitated alligator found along Manatee County road
Whether someone killed the alligator without a license, or just found the gator dead and took its head as a trophy, it is illegal either way.
Whether someone killed the alligator without a license, or just found the gator dead and took its head as a trophy, it is illegal either way.
Mother 'thanking God' that daughter is recovering after being shot by 3-year-old brother
After two surgeries, six days, and thousands of prayers, the 2-year-old Lakeland girl who was accidentally shot by her 3-year-old brother is awake, active, and should make a full recovery.
After two surgeries, six days, and thousands of prayers, the 2-year-old Lakeland girl who was accidentally shot by her 3-year-old brother is awake, active, and should make a full recovery.
Reward increased to $67,500 in case of 3-year-old Florida boy shot and killed at his own birthday party
Florida authorities are now offering a $67,500 reward in the case of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed at his own birthday party in April. The toddler died just four days before his 4th birthday.
Florida authorities are now offering a $67,500 reward in the case of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed at his own birthday party in April. The toddler died just four days before his 4th birthday.
Florida deputies rescue lawn care worker pinned underwater by mower for 5 minutes
The Florida worker who was trapped underwater for more than five minutes is expected to make a full recovery.
The Florida worker who was trapped underwater for more than five minutes is expected to make a full recovery.
Feral hogs tear up lawns in Orange County, concerning neighbors
A suburb of Orlando has gone hog wild. A team of feral pigs has taken over Beacon Park, south of Orlando International Airport.
A suburb of Orlando has gone hog wild. A team of feral pigs has taken over Beacon Park, south of Orlando International Airport.
Tampa man, 30, charged with sexual battery of 11-year-old girl
Police say an 11-year-old girl who went missing from her Panhandle home for several days in March was, in fact, with a Tampa man who was molesting her.
Police say an 11-year-old girl who went missing from her Panhandle home for several days in March was, in fact, with a Tampa man who was molesting her.
Former President Trump plans to hold rally in Florida
Trump said that a rally schedule will be released "relatively soon."
Trump said that a rally schedule will be released "relatively soon."
FHP: Nearly naked Plant City woman arrested after leading troopers on high-speed chase in stolen car
Rachel Lynn Stefancich, 24, of Plant City, was arrested Saturday after troopers say she drove a stolen vehicle at speeds of more than 110 miles per hour while eluding law enforcement along I-75.
Rachel Lynn Stefancich, 24, of Plant City, was arrested Saturday after troopers say she drove a stolen vehicle at speeds of more than 110 miles per hour while eluding law enforcement along I-75.
‘Horrible, tragic accident’: 2 arrested after toddler shoots, critically injures 2-year-old sister
A two-year-old girl is fighting for her life after deputies say she was shot by her three-year-old brother in Lakeland just before midnight on Friday.
A two-year-old girl is fighting for her life after deputies say she was shot by her three-year-old brother in Lakeland just before midnight on Friday.
Disney World offering discounts to teachers and first responders who stay here this summer
Hotels at Disney Springs have ‘Teacher Appreciation’ and ‘First Responders’ Rates’ until July 14
Hotels at Disney Springs have ‘Teacher Appreciation’ and ‘First Responders’ Rates’ until July 14
Judge sets $1.5M bond for Florida man accused of trying to kidnap girl from school bus stop
A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
A 30-year-old man is charged with attempted kidnapping after investigators say he tried to grab an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop in the Florida Panhandle -- and the whole thing was caught on video.
Video: Wild Florida police chase ends with 5 juvenile suspects in custody after attempted home invasion
Five juveniles fled police after trying to break into a house in South Florida, then led officers on a high-speed chase -- striking a bicyclist and another vehicle before violently crashing and rolling over on I-95.
Five juveniles fled police after trying to break into a house in South Florida, then led officers on a high-speed chase -- striking a bicyclist and another vehicle before violently crashing and rolling over on I-95.
PHOTOS: Florida diver comes face-to-face with massive bull shark
“A fish had grabbed the chunk of bait and run toward me for cover, before getting scared and dropping the chunk. This set me up for a shot that’s even too close for my 20mm lens.”
“A fish had grabbed the chunk of bait and run toward me for cover, before getting scared and dropping the chunk. This set me up for a shot that’s even too close for my 20mm lens.”
Florida woman accused of raping teen at child's birthday party
Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.
Investigators arrested a Florida woman accused of raping a teenage boy at a child's birthday party, just inches away from a 12-year-old girl. The 17-year-old victim told deputies the woman forced herself on him while he was sleeping, and claimed he couldn't push her off of him because she was too heavy. Jail records indicate the woman weighs 250 pounds.
Disney brings back character dining with health and safety protocols in place
Walt Disney World fans can once again share a meal with Mickey and his crew of characters after it was put on pause due to the pandemic.
Walt Disney World fans can once again share a meal with Mickey and his crew of characters after it was put on pause due to the pandemic.