Polk County homeowner shoots, kills burglary suspect
A Polk County homeowner shot and killed Joshua Mathieu, 34, who was breaking into her home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A Polk County homeowner shot and killed Joshua Mathieu, 34, who was breaking into her home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
Police: Man steals scratch-off tickets from store, tries to cash winning ticket at the same place
A Clearwater man is accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from a gas station, then trying to cash in a winning ticket at the same store hours later.
A Clearwater man is accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from a gas station, then trying to cash in a winning ticket at the same store hours later.
Men broke into South Florida homes while wearing GPS ankle monitors, police say
A group of men already on pretrial release for previous offenses are behind a string of burglaries carried them out while wearing ankle monitors that track their locations, police said.
A group of men already on pretrial release for previous offenses are behind a string of burglaries carried them out while wearing ankle monitors that track their locations, police said.
40 Siamese cats looking for new homes after being seized from condemned home
Forty Siamese cats are looking for new homes after being rescued from a condemned home.
Forty Siamese cats are looking for new homes after being rescued from a condemned home.
Florida deputies replace waitress' stolen bicycle for commute to work
Where there’s a will, there’s a way – and if you’re lucky, there might be a new bike, too.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way – and if you’re lucky, there might be a new bike, too.
Stalker drove from South Carolina, waited hours in failed attempt to kidnap WWE star, records show
Deputies say a burglar alarm thwarted the efforts of a South Carolina man -- armed with zip ties and duct tape -- who had been planning for months to take a WWE wrestler hostage at her home in Lutz.
Deputies say a burglar alarm thwarted the efforts of a South Carolina man -- armed with zip ties and duct tape -- who had been planning for months to take a WWE wrestler hostage at her home in Lutz.
'Sharp as a tack' 99-year-old World War II veteran ready to head home after beating COVID-19
Fighting tough battles is par for the course for Donald Betts, who flew 51 bombing missions during World War II. He served as a waist-gunner in a B-17, flying raids to cut off crucial Nazi supply lines.
Fighting tough battles is par for the course for Donald Betts, who flew 51 bombing missions during World War II. He served as a waist-gunner in a B-17, flying raids to cut off crucial Nazi supply lines.
Florida prosecutors charge 17-year-old with sex trafficking 14-year-old girl on social media
Prosecutors in South Florida have charged a 17-year-old boy with sex trafficking after he was accused of selling a 14-year-old girl online.
Prosecutors in South Florida have charged a 17-year-old boy with sex trafficking after he was accused of selling a 14-year-old girl online.
People in Florida being fined for not wearing masks
Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.
Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.
2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing face masks, memo says
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
Four arrested for vandalizing 'Back the Blue' mural in Tampa, police say
Tampa police arrested three suspects -- three adults and one juvenile -- for spray-painting profanity and drawing pigs on the 'Back the Blue' mural in the downtown area.
Tampa police arrested three suspects -- three adults and one juvenile -- for spray-painting profanity and drawing pigs on the 'Back the Blue' mural in the downtown area.
Tampa mother, convicted of killing 'mouthy' kids, wants new trial
Convicted double-murderer Julie Schenecker used a .38-caliber revolver to shoot and kill her two teenage kids nine years ago. Now, she claims jurors were taking naps and had already made up their minds before hearing all of the evidence.
Convicted double-murderer Julie Schenecker used a .38-caliber revolver to shoot and kill her two teenage kids nine years ago. Now, she claims jurors were taking naps and had already made up their minds before hearing all of the evidence.
Great-great-great-grandmother with 173 descendants celebrates her 100th birthday
Julia Lee Kelley has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
Julia Lee Kelley has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
'You're going to jail': 2018 video shows Key West police arrest 8-year-old boy
Newly-released body camera video from the Key West Police Department shows an 8-year-old boy being taken into custody after allegedly punching a teacher in the chest. The boy's family has since announced they will seek legal action.
Newly-released body camera video from the Key West Police Department shows an 8-year-old boy being taken into custody after allegedly punching a teacher in the chest. The boy's family has since announced they will seek legal action.
With $100,000 reward, family of Don Lewis pushes for answers in 'Tiger King' cold case
In early 2020, millions of people tuned in to watch Netflix’s hit show Tiger King as the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic played out. Now, billboards have popped up around town with the question, "Who killed Don Lewis?"
In early 2020, millions of people tuned in to watch Netflix’s hit show Tiger King as the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic played out. Now, billboards have popped up around town with the question, "Who killed Don Lewis?"
Former Sarasota assisted living facility nursing assistant stole credit cards from 3 elderly residents: police
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
Deputies: 19-year-old caretaker physically abused 88-year-old man
Investigators said home surveillance video showed the 19-year-old physically abusing the victim by slapping the victim's face and yelling at him.
Investigators said home surveillance video showed the 19-year-old physically abusing the victim by slapping the victim's face and yelling at him.
Coast Guard seized $26 million in cocaine, marijuana
The U.S. Coast Guard unloaded almost $26 million in cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades, the agency said in a news release.
The U.S. Coast Guard unloaded almost $26 million in cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades, the agency said in a news release.