Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Nursing home worker allegedly stole rings off elderly woman’s finger and pawned them, police say
The victim’s son said the rings were given to his mother by his late father while the family lived in Cuba, according to an affidavit.
Florida man found eaten by alligator actually died from meth overdose, officials say
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
Florida bills would require employers to give 3 months of paid leave for new parents
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Victims of Pensacola shooting posthumously awarded Wings of Gold from US Navy
The U.S. Navy posthumously awarded Wings of Gold to all three sailors killed during the Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting.
An excessive amount of body spray caused an evacuation on a Florida school bus
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
Saudi gunman tweeted against U.S. before naval base shooting, visited New York
The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.
FBI says it presumes Pensacola naval base shooting was act of terrorism
Authorities investigating the attack are reportedly focused on finding several unaccounted for Saudi nationals linked to the shooting.
South Florida cops in shootout that killed UPS driver, 3 others placed on administrative leave: reports
"It was like the Old West," the Miami Herald quoted Joe Merino, the stepfather on one of the victims, as saying. "I'm going to be the voice for my son. This is not going to be swept under the rug."
2nd innocent victim in Florida UPS truck hijacking, shootout identified
An innocent bystander was on his way home from work when he got stuck in traffic. He was fatally shot during the shootout.
Official: Naval shooter hosted dinner party to watch mass shooting videos before fatal attack
The Saudi student who fatally shot three people at a U.S. naval base hosted a dinner party beforehand where he watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
Heartfelt moment between Disney princess and boy with autism
The mother of an autistic child says her son opens up when he visits Walt Disney World, especially when he interacts with the characters.
4 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola
A shooting at a naval air station in Florida left four people dead, including the shooter — who was identified by U.S. officials as a Saudi Arabian aviation student.
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."
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.
Coast Guard rescues dog found swimming off Florida coast
A Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida rescued a dog they found swimming offshore Wednesday night.
Miami UPS worker allegedly hides packages worth nearly $3G, steals them later, police say
A UPS worker in Miami allegedly attempted to steal at least $2,800 worth of electronic equipment, police say.
Florida couple buys baby bouncer at Goodwill, finds semi-automatic rifle inside
The baby bouncer box contained a Mossberg 715T semi-automatic rife and no bouncer, according to a report.
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.
Father left young son at side of highway because he might be gay: police
A Florida father left his juvenile son on the side of the road because he thinks his son might be gay, according to police.