Florida teen, adult rescued from accused human trafficker they met online, sheriff says: 'Sick individual'
The Hernando County sheriff is urging parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online after he says a teen and a young adult were human trafficked by a man they met on an online dating app and recently rescued in Spring Hill.
Man dies at Walt Disney World hotel, deputies say
A man died at a Walt Disney World resort on Wednesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 35 News.
Florida manatee dies after 'heightened' sexual encounter with his brother, aquarium says
A manatee in Florida died “unexpectedly" after a “heightened" sexual encounter with his brother, a marine lab confirmed on social media.
State official doesn't believe Tokitae will be back home in Puget Sound this year
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.
Kentucky woman describes Allegiant flight that was forced to take 'evasive actions' to avoid incoming jet
An Allegiant Air flight took a terrifying turn after it was forced to make a sudden 600 feet climb to avoid a collision with an oncoming private jet.
Trump faces additional charges in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case
Former President Donald Trump is facing accusations that he and aides asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct the classified documents investigations.
Suitcase murder mystery: Florida police release sketches of woman found in 3 bags in water
Delray Beach Police have released an artist rendering of the woman whose remains were found in three suitcases in a body of water in South Florida.
Jennifer Odom’s killer caught 30 years after she was kidnapped, murdered walking home from school bus: HCSO
The man investigators say kidnapped and killed 12-year-old Jennifer Odom as she walked home after stepping off a Pasco County school bus in 1993 may be sentenced to death for the crime.
Florida girl accused of sending fake 911 text to be released on home detention, judge says
The 11-year-old Florida girl accused of sending a fake 911 text that said her friend was kidnapped is being released to her parents on home detention, a judge said Thursday morning.
Florida girl, 11, arrested for fake 911 text that her friend was kidnapped: deputies
An 11-year-old girl from Florida was arrested for allegedly prank texting 911 to report a false kidnapping because she thought it “would be funny," according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Receptionist stole over $40K from patients at Florida doctor's office, police say
A Florida woman was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing over $44,000 from patients at the doctor's office she worked at as a receptionist, according to the Winter Springs Police Department.
Search suspended for man who jumped overboard Carnival cruise ship off Florida coast: officials
The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who jumped overboard a Carnival cruise ship off the coast of Florida over the weekend. Officials said Jaylen Hill, 30, reportedly jumped overboard the Carnival Elation as the ship was on its way back to Jacksonville, Florida, following a four-day trip to the Bahamas.
Miami-Dade police director hospitalized after trying to take his own life on I-75 in Hillsborough County: FDLE
The director of the Miami-Dade Police Department attempted to take his own life along I-75 after a domestic incident in downtown Tampa.
Gene therapy eyedrops restore boy's sight. Similar therapies may help millions
The medical breakthrough highlights the significant advancements in gene therapy and its potential to change vision restoration treatments.
3 suitcases with human remains found floating in Florida: police
Three suitcases with human remains were found in a body of water in South Florida, according to police.
Man jumps overboard Carnival cruise ship off Florida's coast, US Coast Guard says
Crews are searching for a man who jumped overboard the Carnival Elation cruise ship off Florida's coast late Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Florida A&M indefinitely suspends football-related activities in wake of unauthorized music video shoot
The hip-hop music video contained explicit lyrics and was recorded in the team locker room, the school said. Rapper Real Boston Richey's song titled "Send A Blitz" was released on Friday night.
Drug-addicted 'cocaine sharks' may be devouring dumped drugs off Florida coast
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States.
Florida woman eats hamburger during traffic stop for suspected DUI: deputies
A Florida woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a late-night run to McDonald's, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Florida restaurant closes after 7 customers allege they tested positive for meth after eating there
A Japanese hibachi steakhouse in Florida permanently closed its doors after seven customers alleged they tested positive for methamphetamine hours after eating at the restaurant earlier this month.