Florida girl, 11, arrested for fake 911 text that her friend was kidnapped: deputies
An 11-year-old girl from Florida was arrested for allegedly prank texting 911 to report a false kidnapping because she thought it “would be funny," according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Receptionist stole over $40K from patients at Florida doctor's office, police say
A Florida woman was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing over $44,000 from patients at the doctor's office she worked at as a receptionist, according to the Winter Springs Police Department.
Ron DeSantis involved in car crash on drive to Chattanooga; Florida governor unhurt
DeSantis spokesman says 'We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation' after governor involved in crash
Search suspended for man who jumped overboard Carnival cruise ship off Florida coast: officials
The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who jumped overboard a Carnival cruise ship off the coast of Florida over the weekend. Officials said Jaylen Hill, 30, reportedly jumped overboard the Carnival Elation as the ship was on its way back to Jacksonville, Florida, following a four-day trip to the Bahamas.
Miami-Dade police director hospitalized after trying to take his own life on I-75 in Hillsborough County: FDLE
The director of the Miami-Dade Police Department attempted to take his own life along I-75 after a domestic incident in downtown Tampa.
3 suitcases with human remains found floating in Florida: police
Three suitcases with human remains were found in a body of water in South Florida, according to police.
Man jumps overboard Carnival cruise ship off Florida's coast, US Coast Guard says
Crews are searching for a man who jumped overboard the Carnival Elation cruise ship off Florida's coast late Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Florida A&M indefinitely suspends football-related activities in wake of unauthorized music video shoot
The hip-hop music video contained explicit lyrics and was recorded in the team locker room, the school said. Rapper Real Boston Richey's song titled "Send A Blitz" was released on Friday night.
Judge sets trial date for next May in Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida
The May 20, 2024, trial date was set Friday by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon. It is a compromise between a request from prosecutors to set the trial for this December.
Florida woman eats hamburger during traffic stop for suspected DUI: deputies
A Florida woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a late-night run to McDonald's, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Florida restaurant closes after 7 customers allege they tested positive for meth after eating there
A Japanese hibachi steakhouse in Florida permanently closed its doors after seven customers alleged they tested positive for methamphetamine hours after eating at the restaurant earlier this month.
Fierce black bear 'UFC match' caught on camera in Florida homeowner's yard: 'Never seen that before'
Two black bears had an intense clash in a Florida homeowner's yard – and it was all caught on his home surveillance camera.
Florida volunteer Santa downloaded hundreds of child porn files, police say
James Jude Silverstone, who also worked as a town commissioner, was charged with 10 counts of transmitting child pornography.
'It was a fight': Wild video shows trio capturing longest Burmese python ever recorded in Florida
A group of python hunters who call themselves the Glade Boys just captured the longest Burmese python ever recorded in Florida.
13-foot endangered fish found off Florida coast for first time in decades: 'I lost my calm and screamed'
A sawfish has been captured off the coast of Florida 20 years after it was listed as endangered, according to research shared by the Florida Museum.
Miami TSA officers busted allegedly stealing from flyers during airport screenings
The three TSA officers were arrested after the thefts were revealed on video surveillance, police said.
North Carolina resident 'interrogated' at airport after using popular travel hack, father says
Skip lagging, also known as hidden city ticketing or point beyond ticketing, is used to save costs on a direct flight.
Dozens of animals killed in fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach: ‘It’s devastating’
The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass in Madeira Beach early Thursday morning.
Florida teen's incredible duct tape prom dress could win her major college scholarship: Check it out
A Florida teenager made her own prom dress almost entirely out of duct tape -- and now her elaborate design could land her a huge college scholarship.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida prison
Larry Nassar admitted sexually assaulting athletes at Michigan State University and at USA Gymnastics, including Olympic medalists.