FBI: Detroit man asks Spirit Airlines flight attendants to join 'mile high club'
When interviewed by FBI officials, Warren Finnister said he took several alcoholic shots to calm his nerves before the flight.
When interviewed by FBI officials, Warren Finnister said he took several alcoholic shots to calm his nerves before the flight.
Florida deputy rescues injured bobcat without becoming lunch
A Florida deputy from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Lopez, made an unconventional rescue on January 7 when he spotted an injured bobcat.
A Florida deputy from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Lopez, made an unconventional rescue on January 7 when he spotted an injured bobcat.
FDA OKs Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada
The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.
The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.
Michigan residents moving to Florida, Texas, other Midwest states, data shows
Michigan's population struggles are expected to get worse without intervention and improvements to several sectors of the state. Here are some of the most popular states that people are moving to.
Michigan's population struggles are expected to get worse without intervention and improvements to several sectors of the state. Here are some of the most popular states that people are moving to.
Miami firefighter aims to inspire more female first responders with authentic dolls
America is proud of its first responders and depends on them — but it may come as a surprise that relatively few of them are female.
America is proud of its first responders and depends on them — but it may come as a surprise that relatively few of them are female.
Bass Pro Shops fish thief at large after allegedly swiping live tarpon from Florida store's pond, deputies say
A man is accused of walking into Bass Pro Shops, grabbing a net, snatching a live tarpon from the pond and leaving the store, deputies said.
A man is accused of walking into Bass Pro Shops, grabbing a net, snatching a live tarpon from the pond and leaving the store, deputies said.
Detroit boys stuck in Florida foster care after mother left 1-year-old on beach
After the boys' mother left her one-year-old son on a beach in Florida, the kids were placed in separate foster homes there. Their grandparents are still trying to bring them back to Detroit nearly one month later.
After the boys' mother left her one-year-old son on a beach in Florida, the kids were placed in separate foster homes there. Their grandparents are still trying to bring them back to Detroit nearly one month later.
Florida man dies after drinking Panera Bread's caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade,' according to lawsuit
A lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges Panera’s lemonade drink caused the death of a Florida man, Dennis Brown, 46, after he went into cardiac arrest when he left the restaurant.
A lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges Panera’s lemonade drink caused the death of a Florida man, Dennis Brown, 46, after he went into cardiac arrest when he left the restaurant.
'White Boy Rick' Miami charges dropped in alleged assault on girlfriend
Charges have been dropped against Richard Wershe Jr., better known as "White Boy Rick," after allegedly attacking his girlfriend during a fight at his condo in Miami.
Charges have been dropped against Richard Wershe Jr., better known as "White Boy Rick," after allegedly attacking his girlfriend during a fight at his condo in Miami.
Detroit mom arrested after baby found unresponsive and shivering on Florida beach
A Detroit mom was arrested in Florida after authorities said she abandoned her 1-year-old son on the beach late last week.
A Detroit mom was arrested in Florida after authorities said she abandoned her 1-year-old son on the beach late last week.
‘Take Care of Maya': Jury finds Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital liable, awards damages in $200M case
After eight weeks of arguments and testimony, jurors have reached a verdict in the $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’
After eight weeks of arguments and testimony, jurors have reached a verdict in the $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’
Florida shooting leaves at least 2 dead, 18 injured during Halloween celebrations
Hundreds of revelers on street of Tampa neighborhood when shooting happened, police say.
Hundreds of revelers on street of Tampa neighborhood when shooting happened, police say.
Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
Former Florida lawmaker who sponsored 'Don't Say Gay' sentenced to prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call "Don’t Say Gay" was sentenced to six months in federal prison Thursday for defrauding a federal coronavirus relief loan program for small businesses.
The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call "Don’t Say Gay" was sentenced to six months in federal prison Thursday for defrauding a federal coronavirus relief loan program for small businesses.
Daughter of woman found in alligator’s jaws wants mother remembered for her heart: ‘This is all a nightmare'
A makeshift memorial and flowers lay at the spot where a nearly 14-foot alligator was found with human remains in its mouth. Now, the victim’s daughter is honoring her mother by acknowledging her past and touting her selflessness.
A makeshift memorial and flowers lay at the spot where a nearly 14-foot alligator was found with human remains in its mouth. Now, the victim’s daughter is honoring her mother by acknowledging her past and touting her selflessness.
Amazon driver attacked by venomous rattlesnake while making delivery in Florida
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday.
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday.
Man steals construction excavator and drove it into a Florida Walmart, police say
A suspect is in custody after crashing into a Walmart store and another building with stolen construction equipment Monday night in Gainesville, according to police.
A suspect is in custody after crashing into a Walmart store and another building with stolen construction equipment Monday night in Gainesville, according to police.
Miami Beach's iconic Clevelander Hotel and Bar to be replaced with affordable housing development
Plans are underway for an iconic Miami Beach hotel and bar to be replaced with a high-end restaurant and affordable housing units, the building's owner announced.
Plans are underway for an iconic Miami Beach hotel and bar to be replaced with a high-end restaurant and affordable housing units, the building's owner announced.
Florida man tried to travel to London by crossing Atlantic Ocean in hamster wheel: Coast Guard
Ray "Reza" Baluchi was charged with of obstruction of a boarding and violation of a captain of the port order, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Ray "Reza" Baluchi was charged with of obstruction of a boarding and violation of a captain of the port order, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Idalia's wrath continues across Southeast with flooding in Charleston following historic Florida landfall
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.