Daytona 500: 10 fast facts about 'The Great American Race'
The 65th running of the Daytona 500 is Sunday. Here are some quick facts about the race, and a look at some of its most memorable moments.
Pasco County couple commissions revolver-shaped swimming pool
The swimming pool in the backyard of Louis Minardi’s home may be distinctive to Florida: The custom-built pool is shaped like a six-shooter revolver, in a state made famous – sometimes infamous – by guns, gun politics and gun culture.
Massive fire burns hundreds of plastic containers at plant nursery in Kissimmee
More than 70 firefighters responded to a raging fire at a nursery in Kissimmee, Florida, on Thursday morning where nearly five acres of plastic planters caught fire, sending plumes of smoke into the air.
Watch: Tampa woman fights off attacker inside gym at apartment complex
Surveillance video caught the moments a stranger started attacking a Tampa woman and her efforts to fight back inside an apartment complex gym.
DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
Disney bride sees in color for first time at Walt Disney World wedding in Florida
A bride saw in color for the first time during her Disney Fairy Tale wedding in Florida, thanks to the help of specialty glasses.
'Burn after reading': Gabby Petito's parents say letter from Brian Laundrie's mom offered to help bury body
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Parkland School Shooting: Florida community marks five years since the deadly incident
Feb. 14, 2023 marks five years since a shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that killed 14 students and three staff members, as well as injuring 17 others. The shooter, Nikolas Crus, was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
Family of Parkland victim creates program for families impacted by gun violence
As the five-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting approaches, family members of the victims work to honor them.
Tampa rapper arrested for young mother's murder days after being acquitted of recording studio double-murder
Billy Adams walked from Tampa court a free man on Jan. 27. Three days later, police say he shot and killed a pregnant 22-year-old and left her body outside the vehicle where her toddler was sleeping.
Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase
The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.
Police: Kidnapped children from Missouri, missing for almost a year, found at Florida grocery store
Investigators said the kids and their non-custodial mother were found in disguise at a Winn-Dixie grocery store in Florida.
Janitor cleaning inmate holding cell gets stuck for 3 days in Florida courthouse
A 72-year-old woman was doing her job cleaning when she was accidentally locked in a holding cell all weekend with no food and no medicine.
900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
Thieves in Florida tried to camouflage a stolen hot pink semi by painting it red, deputies say
A man and woman were arrested after they were caught spray painting a stolen semi-truck in Flagler County on Tuesday.
Ferrari left hanging in elevator shaft after Florida dealership's car lift malfunctions
A car elevator malfunction at a Ferrari dealership in South Florida left a pricey sports car damaged — and provided a challenge for responding fire rescue crews.
Tom Brady announces he is retiring 'for good' after 23 seasons in NFL
After 23 seasons with the NFL that including a historic Super Bowl win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady announced he will retire – for good this time.
What's next for Tom Brady after his 'for good' retirement?
With Tom Brady’s cleats seemingly hung up for good this time, the most successful quarterback in NFL history is set to pivot to a broadcasting role and other ventures.
Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11.
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.