Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Florida man sentenced to one year in prison for beating puppy to death
The man killed the dog while trying to discipline him after coming home to a messy house.
Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure at Florida wildlife sanctuary
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
Florida investigators want to know who offered baby for sale online
The post reportedly said the person didn’t want to be judged for “not wanting these kids.”
Deputies: Man locked child in room with no food, bucket of kitty litter for bathroom
An Ocala man is facing felony child neglect charges after investigators say he locked a child in a room with no food or access to a bathroom.
Dog puts car in reverse, drives in circles in Florida neighborhood
Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks? One pup in Florida apparently figured out how to drive a car.
Doctors believe vaping is the cause of death for a 28-year-old Orlando man, family says
"No family should have to bury their child because of vaping," the victims father told FOX 35.
Over 100 arrested during undercover human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County
Authorities with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested 104 during the second part of a monthslong operation to curb human trafficking.
Navy dad surprises son at school in heartwarming reunion
A Central Florida father who has been deployed for nine months gave his son the surprise of a lifetime at his Winter Garden school Friday.
Woman allegedly bites boyfriend's penis in jealous rage
A Florida woman allegedly bit her boyfriend’s penis after she reportedly accused him of wanting to have sex with another woman.
Florida woman claims $2M lotto prize just days before her birthday
A Florida woman is having the best birthday ever thanks to her recent lotto win.
Supreme Court allows families of Sandy Hook victims to sue maker of rifle used in shooting
The lawsuit says Remington Arms should never have sold a weapon as dangerous as the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle to the public, which gunman Adam Lanza used to kill 20 first graders and six educators.
Recovery efforts continue for missing airman from Dallas
An airman who is presumed dead in a parachute training exercise off Florida's Panhandle has been identified as a Dallas native.
Florida boy's mock CPR drill goes viral: 'How cute is this!'
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.
Florida sheriff defends 'In God We Trust' decal on patrol cars after atheists complain
An atheist group has complained about new decals on a Florida county's patrol cars that feature an American flag and the phrase "In God We Trust."
South Florida deputy arrested for throwing student to the ground
A South Florida sheriff's deputy who worked at a school for children with emotional and behavioral problems is facing a felony charge after video shows him slamming a female student to the ground after she tapped his knee with her foot.
Monkeys jump from trees into Florida river near kayaker
A man kayaking on a Florida river captured wild video of monkeys jumping from the trees into the water around him.
Pregnant Florida woman uses AR-15 to fend off burglars attacking her family
A Florida woman who was eight-months pregnant and came out wielding an AR-15 rifle reportedly saved her husband and pre-teen daughter last week from a pair of violent intruders who'd broken into the family's home -- with the gun-toting matriarch fatally striking one of the men, who was later found dead in a nearby ditch.
Kentucky man dies trying to save sons from dangerous rip current during Florida vacation
A Kentucky father of six who attempted to save three of his sons from a dangerous rip current while on a family vacation in Florida has died.
Four dead, others injured at Halloween party in Orinda; Airbnb 'horrified' about tragedy
A neighbor said he talked to the owner of the home, who told him it was being rented out through Airbnb for a private party. Airbnb told KTVU that they are "urgently investigating" what happened.