Officials in Florida, other states warn about mysterious seed shipments from China
Agriculture officials in multiple states issued warnings Monday about unsolicited shipments of foreign seeds and advised people not to plant them.
Disney World offering mask-free 'relaxation zones'
Walt Disney World has reportedly opened several designated spaces throughout its theme parks where visitors can remove required facial coverings.
Disney World reopens to passholders as 2020 ticket sales resume
Walt Disney World has announced it will resume the selling of new theme-park tickets and allow hotel reservations for dates in the 2020 calendar year, beginning Thursday.
Three dead, including 13-year-old girl, in Port St. Lucie shooting that started over dog dispute, police say
Three people are dead after an apparent dispute over a dog that led offices to exchange gunfire with an armed suspect in a Florida neighborhood, authorities said Monday.
Florida reports over 10,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday in latest record; 67 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,109 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 169,106.
Florida sheriff says he will deputize gun owners if county gets overwhelmed by protesters
A sheriff in north Florida says he will deputize "every lawful gun owner" in his county if protests turn violent.
Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
It's official: Tom Brady is going to be a Tampa Bay Buccaneer
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally announced the GOAT is indeed becoming a Buc.
Family of murdered teen suing Publix for selling knife to accused killer
The family of a 13-year-old boy, who was stabbed and killed at a sleepover by another teenager, is suing Publix for selling the knife to the accused killer.
Teen accused of killing mother, 6-year-old brother on Valentine's Day arrested in North Carolina
"He was taken into custody after store employees called in a shoplifter to police. The 2007 Toyota Camry Levi Norwood was reported to be driving has also been recovered at the time of his arrest," the Sheriff's Office wrote in an update.
Charlotte woman charged in beating death of 7-year-old daughter
A Charlotte woman has been charged with beating her 7-year-old daughter to death. Authorities say the crime happened in Florida, but she was taken into custody in North Carolina.
SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks
SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.
107-year-old may be Florida's oldest driver, still living life the way he wants
Joe Newman always turns heads -- not just because of his age, but because of his outlook on life. At 107, nothing appears to slow him down. At 101, he ran for Congress, but lost.
Wreckage of ship tied to Bermuda Triangle found off Florida
In 1925, the SS Cotopaxi was sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to Havana when it disappeared along with its 32-person crew.
QUIZ: Do you know the history of the 49ers and Chiefs?
It might be time to test your knowledge on the teams that will be facing off in the Super Bowl on Sunday in Miami, Florida.
Judge: 9-year-old Ocala boy accused of stabbing 5-year-old sister to undergo mental evaluation
Officers say the boy told them he had been thinking about stabbing his little sister for several days.
Florida man arrested for pointing lasers as planes landed
Charlie Chapman Jr. aimed his laser pointer toward a plane four times and toward a sheriff's helicopter once as they tried to land last week at Sarasota Bradenton Airport, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Mother-daughter psychics get prison for defrauding customers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A mother and daughter who claimed to be Florida psychics and used eggs containing snake embryos to convince customers they were cursed are going to prison for fraud.
Hero shelter dog who donated blood to dogs in need finds new home
A hero shelter dog who donated blood to help save two other dogs has found a forever home.
Woman, 26, arrested for trying to cash $1M check from husband, 77, of just 4 months
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.