Video: Florida troopers search for pair accused of shooting at driver they said hit their car and drove off
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for help identifying a man and a woman accused of attacking a driver who, witnesses said, hit their car and drove away on a Tampa-area roadway.
Florida girl, 12, took dad's car and drove 400 miles with friend to possibly meet boy in Alabama: official
Authorities in Florida said a 12-year-old girl took her dad's vehicle and drove with a friend more than 400 miles – and close to seven hours -- into neighboring Alabama to potentially meet someone they had met online.
Taylor Swift invited to be mayor of Tampa Thursday, April 13
Swifties know Taylor's lucky number is 13, so it's only appropriate for Jane Castor to give up her seat and make Taylor Swift the mayor of Tampa on April 13, the same day Swift kicks off her 3-day "Eras Tour" concert stint at Raymond James Stadium.
Florida mom wins $2 million lottery prize after taking out life savings to help daughter battling cancer
A Florida mother who took out her life savings to help her daughter who was battling breast cancer recently won $2 million from a lottery scratch-off game.
Underwater Easter egg hunt held for divers in Florida Keys
A scuba diver dressed up as the Easter bunny and placed colorful eggs among the coral and sea life.
Florida teen wanted in connection to murder of 3 Marion County teens in custody: Deputies
The teenager wanted in connection to the murder of three Marion County teenagers last week has been arrested.
Legendary 14-foot crocodile dubbed 'Croczilla' spotted in Florida Everglades
"When I saw this guy, I am not sure who opened their mouth wider, Croczilla or me?" photographer Kymberly Clark said.
3 boys arrested in murders of 3 teens in Marion County, Florida sheriff says
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Family lays murdered mother, 2-year-old son to rest in private funeral service
Family and loved ones of 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery and her 2-year-old son Taylen Mosley laid the mother and son to rest Friday in a private funeral service in St. Petersburg.
4 arrested after 15-year-old girl danced at Orange County strip club: affidavit
The owner of an Orange County, Florida strip club and three managers have been arrested under suspicion of human trafficking after an investigation revealed a then 15-year-old girl was allowed to dance at the club for years, according to court records.
Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
VIDEO: Alligator body slams, eats massive python in Florida Everglades
A Florida woman captured an incredible video of an alligator enjoying a large python for an afternoon snack, garnering the attention of multiple people on social media.
Trump to speak from Mar-a-Lago after arraignment Tuesday
Trump is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offense, sources told the Associated Press.
Florida man says he reeked of alcohol, but he wasn't drinking: Here's what was really happening
A Florida man spent years wondering why colleagues and coworkers questioned his alcohol consumption. He said he hadn't been drinking — especially with him working as a teacher and basketball coach — but was called into the principal's office on and off for several years.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Trump indictment: 'Florida will not assist in an extradition request'
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
It’s official: Agreement in place to bring Tokitae home from Miami Seaquarium to Puget Sound
It’s official: An agreement is in place to bring Tokitae, a Southern Resident killer whale also known as Lolita, home to the Pacific Northwest after she was forcefully removed from a cove near Whidbey Island more than 50 years ago.
Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
Florida principal allegedly wrote $100K check to 'Elon Musk' in apparent scam
A principal at a charter school in Oak Hill stepped down after she allegedly wrote a $100,000 check with school funds to a person she believed to be Elon Musk.