Video shows rare white squirrel in Central Florida: what we know about the animal
It is pretty common to see squirrels in Florida, but spotting a white one is a rarity.
Storms producing heavy rain batter South Florida, close key airport
A low-pressure system developing in the Gulf of Mexico continues to send bands of showers and thunderstorms ashore along the Gulf Coast, with the threat of heavy rain and isolated tornadoes expected through Friday.
Florida executes 'ninja killer' for couple's 1989 death
Florida executed a man known as the "ninja killer" on Wednesday for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey.
Video: Florida troopers search for pair accused of shooting at driver they said hit their car and drove off
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for help identifying a man and a woman accused of attacking a driver who, witnesses said, hit their car and drove away on a Tampa-area roadway.
Florida girl, 12, took dad's car and drove 400 miles with friend to possibly meet boy in Alabama: official
Authorities in Florida said a 12-year-old girl took her dad's vehicle and drove with a friend more than 400 miles – and close to seven hours -- into neighboring Alabama to potentially meet someone they had met online.
3 boys arrested in murders of 3 teens in Marion County, Florida sheriff says
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Family lays murdered mother, 2-year-old son to rest in private funeral service
Family and loved ones of 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery and her 2-year-old son Taylen Mosley laid the mother and son to rest Friday in a private funeral service in St. Petersburg.
4 arrested after 15-year-old girl danced at Orange County strip club: affidavit
The owner of an Orange County, Florida strip club and three managers have been arrested under suspicion of human trafficking after an investigation revealed a then 15-year-old girl was allowed to dance at the club for years, according to court records.
Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
VIDEO: Alligator body slams, eats massive python in Florida Everglades
A Florida woman captured an incredible video of an alligator enjoying a large python for an afternoon snack, garnering the attention of multiple people on social media.
Florida man says he reeked of alcohol, but he wasn't drinking: Here's what was really happening
A Florida man spent years wondering why colleagues and coworkers questioned his alcohol consumption. He said he hadn't been drinking — especially with him working as a teacher and basketball coach — but was called into the principal's office on and off for several years.
Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents
The move came after an image of Michelangelo's masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade class, prompting the school's board to pressure its principal to resign.
Florida principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity
A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.
Florida sheriff looking for boater who used yard as bathroom
A video released by Florida authorities shows a woman walking into a yard and using the bathroom in hedges.
'He did not deserve to die': Family of Tyre Sampson honors teen 1 year after death on Orlando FreeFall ride
A commemoration ceremony will be held Friday for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, one year after he fell to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
Florida man slaps woman with slice of pizza during argument, deputies say
A Florida man is facing a battery charge after he allegedly slapped a woman with a slice of pizza during an argument.
Miami Beach sets curfew to manage spring break crowds after 2 deadly shootings
Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew following two deadly shootings. The curfew mainly affects South Beach, a popular party location for spring breakers.
'Ugly' Orlando shelter dog that went viral gets adopted, has surgery on eyes: See how she looks now
"This FAMOUS sweet girl that no one wanted, and then everyone wanted, found her PERFECT FOREVER HOME!!" the rescue wrote.
'I had to do this': Settlement reached between Tyre Sampson's mother and ICON park, attorney says
Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.