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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don't leave pricey gift boxes by curb after Christmas, police warn
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
St. Pete man arrested for handing out marijuana to strangers ‘because it was Christmas,' police say
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
Florida man pays electric bills for families about to lose power
The 73-year-old small business owner says he doesn’t want any other families to spend the holidays shivering.
The 73-year-old small business owner says he doesn’t want any other families to spend the holidays shivering.
Florida mother, father and teenage son all fighting cancer at the same time
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
UPS worker killed in shootout identified as 27-year-old father of two girls
"We are deeply saddened to learn a UPS service provider was a victim of this senseless act of violence. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of our employee and the other innocent victims involved in this incident."
"We are deeply saddened to learn a UPS service provider was a victim of this senseless act of violence. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of our employee and the other innocent victims involved in this incident."
Chase with stolen UPS truck ends with shootout, 4 dead in South Florida
A law enforcement official says four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after the driver was kidnapped by at least two robbery suspects who led police on a two-county chase that ended in gunfire at a busy intersection during rush hour.
A law enforcement official says four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after the driver was kidnapped by at least two robbery suspects who led police on a two-county chase that ended in gunfire at a busy intersection during rush hour.
Deputies say Florida inmate tried to have people killed from jail, 'fed to pigs and alligators'
Another inmate informed a detention deputy that Gary Bangstad had offered him $4,000 and a car in exchange for killing four people, deputies said.
Another inmate informed a detention deputy that Gary Bangstad had offered him $4,000 and a car in exchange for killing four people, deputies said.
George Zimmerman suing Trayvon Martin's family, prosecutors for $100 million, attorney confirms
Zimmerman is seeking $100 million in civil damages, abuse of civil process, conspiracy, and alleging defamation.
Zimmerman is seeking $100 million in civil damages, abuse of civil process, conspiracy, and alleging defamation.