Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
2nd New York coronavirus patient traveled to Miami, Gov. Cuomo says
A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.
A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.
Deputies: Fla. boy lived alone for 9 days without running water or electricity; asked neighbors for food
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
Florida man sentenced to probation for taping dog's mouth shut
A Florida man convicted of taping a dog's mouth shut and leaving the animal dehydrated and malnourished was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday.
A Florida man convicted of taping a dog's mouth shut and leaving the animal dehydrated and malnourished was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday.
CDC confirms 2 cases of coronavirus in Florida, 184 others being monitored
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Six years later, Florida family’s microchipped Chihuahua was found in an entirely different county
At two months old, Alex, a Chihuahua pup at the time, found his forever home with a family in Naples, Florida. However, within a year, he disappeared.
At two months old, Alex, a Chihuahua pup at the time, found his forever home with a family in Naples, Florida. However, within a year, he disappeared.
Hospital welcomes Leap babies with frog costumes
Nurses and staff at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Florida jumped for joy as five Leap Year babies were welcomed into the world.
Nurses and staff at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Florida jumped for joy as five Leap Year babies were welcomed into the world.
Polk County teen gets life in prison for rape of 2-year-old
Johnson initially told sheriff's deputies a masked intruder dressed in black hurt the two-year-old girl and that he had chased the intruder.
Johnson initially told sheriff's deputies a masked intruder dressed in black hurt the two-year-old girl and that he had chased the intruder.
Horse in Florida found slaughtered for its meat, owners offer $10,000 reward
Deputies say someone broke through the family's fence, led the horse to a field and butchered it.
Deputies say someone broke through the family's fence, led the horse to a field and butchered it.
Police: Married Haines City man raped two young girls he met online and lured with trip to Legoland
Joshua Tyler Ayers, 38, was arrested Thursday night for allegedly raping two girls under the age of 15 at his home.
Joshua Tyler Ayers, 38, was arrested Thursday night for allegedly raping two girls under the age of 15 at his home.
Florida rescue caring for 8-week-old puppy found with ears cut off, sewed with fishing line
"Someone had cut the ears off and sewed them together with fishing line. He also had scars on his neck from where a collar was starting embed."
"Someone had cut the ears off and sewed them together with fishing line. He also had scars on his neck from where a collar was starting embed."
Florida boy's love for shelter dogs sheds light on foster system
The photo of a young Bunnell boy grieving as his dog gets put down is tugging at heartstrings around the world.
The photo of a young Bunnell boy grieving as his dog gets put down is tugging at heartstrings around the world.
Critically ill Florida boy saves the day as 'robot superhero'
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
Lee County hospital employee accused of sucking on patient's toes
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
Biggest explosion seen in universe came from a black hole
Astronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe, originating from a super-massive black hole.
Astronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe, originating from a super-massive black hole.
Neo-Nazi extremist accused of threatening journalist arrested in Spring Hill as part of nationwide operation
Agents arrested four "racially motivated violent extremists," including a Spring Hill, Florida man, in connection with a coordinated effort to threaten and intimidate journalists and activists, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Agents arrested four "racially motivated violent extremists," including a Spring Hill, Florida man, in connection with a coordinated effort to threaten and intimidate journalists and activists, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Rain didn’t dampen day at ballpark for WWII vet honored by Yankees
It's not every day you see a member of the Greatest Generation chatting with one of the Yankees' greatest. But it's safe to say Reggie Jackson, AKA "Mr. October," was the more starstruck one of the pair.
It's not every day you see a member of the Greatest Generation chatting with one of the Yankees' greatest. But it's safe to say Reggie Jackson, AKA "Mr. October," was the more starstruck one of the pair.
Woman accused of zipping boyfriend into suitcase, leaving him to die
Authorities in Florida have arrested a woman accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase, recording his repeated cries for help and leaving him locked inside until he died, according to sheriff's office documents.
Authorities in Florida have arrested a woman accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase, recording his repeated cries for help and leaving him locked inside until he died, according to sheriff's office documents.
Girls take $650 hit after scammers use counterfeit cash to buy cookies
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.