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.
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.
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.
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.
Boy, 7, swims an hour to rescue his dad and little sister stuck in Florida river
"I felt really scared," Chase told a news outlet.
"I felt really scared," Chase told a news outlet.
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.
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.
Packages of cocaine keep washing ashore in the Florida Keys
The most recent packages washed up on Wednesday and Thursday on the Islamorada shoreline.
The most recent packages washed up on Wednesday and Thursday on the Islamorada shoreline.
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.
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.
Attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl caught by surveillance camera in West Pensacola
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted kidnapper who tried to snatch a girl at her bus stop in West Pensacola Tuesday morning.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted kidnapper who tried to snatch a girl at her bus stop in West Pensacola Tuesday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘I owe you a new broom’: Hillsborough County deputy gives gator ‘joyride’ back to pond on broomstick
An alligator that was seen sleeping under a car, recently hitched a ride with a Hillsborough County deputy back to the pond on the back of a broomstick.
An alligator that was seen sleeping under a car, recently hitched a ride with a Hillsborough County deputy back to the pond on the back of a broomstick.
3-year-old boy killed at birthday party in South Florida, police say
A three-year-old boy was fatally shot during a birthday party in South Florida, where police continue to search for a suspect.
A three-year-old boy was fatally shot during a birthday party in South Florida, where police continue to search for a suspect.
Man accused of beating toddler to death for urinating on couch now faces murder charges
Alegray Jones, 30, was initially charged with aggravated manslaughter but is now facing a murder charge for the death of 2-year-old Jayden Hines.
Alegray Jones, 30, was initially charged with aggravated manslaughter but is now facing a murder charge for the death of 2-year-old Jayden Hines.
'I paid $15,000': Man arrested at Disney after refusing to be temperature screened, deputies say
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Florida elementary school teacher solicited sex with 2-year-old, investigators say
South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.
South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.
Florida mom attacked student while wearing boxing glove, police say
A Florida woman was wearing a boxing glove as she attacked a student on a middle school campus, police said.
A Florida woman was wearing a boxing glove as she attacked a student on a middle school campus, police said.
Humane Society caring for 42 rescues seized in alleged dogfighting ring
The Halifax Humane Society said 42 dogs rescued from an alleged dog fighting ring earlier this month in Daytona Beach are on the mend.
The Halifax Humane Society said 42 dogs rescued from an alleged dog fighting ring earlier this month in Daytona Beach are on the mend.
Kids found clinging to paddleboard over a mile off Florida coast
FWC Captain Bonds reported that the swimmers were approximately 1.2 miles offshore and continuing to drift further and further out to sea.
FWC Captain Bonds reported that the swimmers were approximately 1.2 miles offshore and continuing to drift further and further out to sea.