Florida condo collapse death toll rises to 18 after 2 children found in rubble

The bodies of six additional victims were found in the rubble of a collapsed condo tower in Surfside, Florida, raising the death toll to at least 18 people.

Girl dies after being denied treatment for stomach pain while living at Lakeland children's home

A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Florida condo collapse: 9 dead as families privately visit disaster area

As the death toll from the collapsed condominium rose Sunday to nine, relatives were given a chance to privately visit the site of the rubble where the condo tower collapsed.

Hillsborough teen invites deputy to graduation after rear-ending patrol car on I-4

Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.

PD: Florida dad charged after driving 10-year-old son to participate in drive-by shooting with paintball gun

Thinking his home was under attack, a Florida homeowner shot and wounded a 10-year-old whose father had driven him to participate in a drive-by shooting with a paintball gun, police said.

Sheriff: 12 and 14-year-old open fire on deputies after breaking into home

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said deputies were met with gunfire on multiple occasions as they pursued two juveniles -- a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl – early Tuesday evening.

Troy PD arrest 2 for drug, identity theft charges after noise complaint call, man smashes police car window

Troy Police said two men were arrested in a chain of identity theft charges after a bizarre phone call led police to a hotel room and found drugs, mail, checks, and one man smashed a police car window when he was arrested.

Florida girl who fended off attempted kidnapper credits slime, ‘Law & Order’ with helping catch suspect

An 11-year-old Florida girl seen on viral video fending off a man who allegedly tried to kidnap her from a bus stop earlier this week has credited toy slime and "Law & Order: SVU" with helping to catch the suspect.

Tampa doctor's collection of rare baseball cards could break auction records

Outside of his day job as a neurologist in Tampa, Dr. Thomas Newman had a secret passion. He was a baseball card collector, owning some of the rarest cards on Earth. Soon, new collectors will be able to share in it as well -- for a price.

Tampa PD: Dunkin Donuts customer who used racial slur dies after being punched by employee

A Dunkin Donuts employee in Tampa is charged with the death of a customer after he allegedly punched the man for using a racial slur, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.

DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job

Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida assistant principal, teenage daughter accused of rigging homecoming election; teen charged as adult

A Florida teen accused of rigging her homecoming queen election with her mother is being charged as an adult. Investigators said she and her mom, who was a school assistant principal, hacked the district's computer system so her daughter would win.