Record-breaking catch: Hunters capture 18-foot Burmese python in South Florida
Python hunters in South Florida have snagged a record-breaking catch.
Man oversleeps jury duty, goes to jail for 10 days
Deandre Somerville, 21, was sworn-in as a juror on a civil case in South Florida in August. He understood he was to return the next day for the continuation of the trial, but he overslept. He also failed to report to the jury office why he was absent. A judge ordered Somerville to serve 10 days in jail, and he must complete 150 hours of community service while on probation.
Florida man accidentally shoots, kills son-in-law amid birthday surprise
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
Sheriff: Parents called Florida deputies after finding two dozen pipe bombs in daughter's room
A Wimauma woman was arrested early Friday morning after her parents found a "significant" amount of pipe bomb in her bedroom, the sheriff announced Friday morning.
South Florida teen dies after saving mother and son from drowning in ocean
A teenager in South Florida has died several days after he saved a mother and her son from drowning in the ocean.
Universal Orlando actor fired for making racist hand gesture in photo
A Universal Orlando actor who was dressed as movie character “Gru” has been fired for making an “OK” hand gesture that has been designated a hate symbol used by white supremacists in a photo with a biracial girl.
Florida deputy delivers baby after pulling over car speeding to hospital
A Florida deputy helped deliver a baby after he pulled a car over for speeding Tuesday morning.
Florida teen dies while protecting his 5-year-old sister from home intruder
Khyler Edman teen died while protecting his 5-year-old sister from a home invader, authorities in Florida said.
Fan pays $724 for 2 beers at NFL stadium, police say, vendor arrested
A vendor at the Miami Dolphins' stadium was arrested Sunday after charging an unsuspecting fan $724 for two beers, police said.
Public invited to Sarasota funeral of veteran with no family
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
Tampa woman goes missing from Dallas airport after ominous phone call to relative
Paulino Del Mundo, or Paula, has been planning a trip to Mexico for more than a year. However, Paula's relaxing vacation to Mexico has turned into a nightmare for her family.
Heartwarming video shows Florida boy asking girlfriend, both with Down syndrome, to homecoming
The video, which has racked up over 35,000 views, shows David walking up to Saris with balloons, flowers and a sign in hand that asks "Will you be my sunshine to homecoming?"
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Florida sheriff warns parents about more apps following arrest of 23 suspected child predators
The sheriff's office had previously released a list of 15 apps parents should watch out for, noting the apps can be used by predators targeting children. Following the latest series of arrests, investigators updated the list to include six additional apps.
Pit bull dies after protecting young children from snake bite
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
Sheriff: Intoxicated mother carried child into deep waters where he drowned
Nearly two months after the drowning death of 9-year-old Bentley Long, his mother has been accused of carrying him into the deep waters that took his life, the sheriff announced.
Deputies: Florida teen attacks grandparents after being denied more tomatoes at dinner
A Florida teenager is facing assault charges after police say she attacked her grandparents and chased one of them with a knife after her request for more tomatoes during dinner was denied.
Grandma near death kills disabled grandson, worried that no one could take care of him, police say
An 87-year-old Florida woman told police she gave her disabled 30-year-old grandson a fatal dose of drugs because she fears she's near death and there will be no one else who can take care of him.
Photo of young man praying over Florida deputy goes viral
An image of a young man praying over a Florida deputy is warming hearts around the nation.
Coast Guard crew from Jacksonville intercepts narco sub carrying $165 million in cocaine
A Coast Guard crew, based out of Jacksonville, announced they made a big drug bust.