'Shots fired': Florida deputy resigns after mistaking acorns for gunshots, prompting officer-involved shooting
An Okaloosa Sheriff's Deputy has resigned after he shot at his patrol car housing a suspect in response to hearing acorns - which he mistakenly thought were gunshots.
2 people killed in Florida I-75 plane crash in Naples have been identified
Two people were killed after a plane crashed onto Interstate-75 in Naples and collided with a vehicle on Friday afternoon, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol.
'There's a kangaroo in my apartment': Kangaroo runs rampant in Tampa before deputies' capture
A Tampa resident spotted an unusual sight in the Sunshine State - a kangaroo on the loose! The kangaroo ran rampant through a Tampa apartment complex.
New York man arrested after driving pickup truck into ocean at New Smyrna Beach, deputies say
Beachgoers might have stayed away from New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday due to high tides and windy weather, but one New York man went anyway, and he allegedly had one goal in mind: to drive on the beach.
VIDEO: Kodiak bear cubs found on Florida road, take deputy by surprise
A Florida deputy was in for quite a surprise when she got an unsuspecting early morning emergency call.
Hulk Hogan helps rescue girl from flipped car in Florida
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Hulk Hogan sprung to action, alongside a friend and his wife, Sky Daily Hogan, to help a 17-year-old girl escape from a flipped car in Florida on Sunday.
Florida deputy rescues injured bobcat without becoming lunch
A Florida deputy from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Lopez, made an unconventional rescue on January 7 when he spotted an injured bobcat.
Watch: American Airlines pilot leaves cockpit to assist with luggage loading
In a heartwarming gesture, an American Airlines pilot is receiving accolades for stepping out of the cockpit at Key West International Airport on January 5 to assist in loading luggage onto the plane.
Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say
Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
Booty Patrol, sausage slinger & 'butt naked' driver lead wackiest Florida Man stories of 2023
We found the wackiest Florida man stories of 2023 so you didn't have to.
Sheriff: Teen shoots, kills sister in Largo during dispute over Christmas gifts
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a family dispute over Christmas gifts ended with the death of a young mother in Largo on Christmas Eve.
Miami firefighter aims to inspire more female first responders with authentic dolls
America is proud of its first responders and depends on them — but it may come as a surprise that relatively few of them are female.
Bass Pro Shops fish thief at large after allegedly swiping live tarpon from Florida store's pond, deputies say
A man is accused of walking into Bass Pro Shops, grabbing a net, snatching a live tarpon from the pond and leaving the store, deputies said.
Florida GOP suspends Chairman Christian Ziegler and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against him.
Brian Laundrie told parents Gabby Petito was 'gone' weeks before she was reported missing: Attorney
Gabby Petito, 22, vanished while on a cross-country road trip with Brian Laundrie in August 2021, and her body was later found in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Chick-fil-A location launches option on app to have food delivered by drone
The popular fast food chain is testing a free drone delivery option at one location, which can currently be delivered to locations within 1.2 miles of the restaurant.
Watch: Florida paddleboarder captures magical moment as manatee creates rainbow greeting
A paddleboarder in Florida had a whimsical encounter with a manatee during a day out in Ocala.
Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom captured, FWC says
An adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, forcing more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close, has been captured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Watch: Alligator nabbed after swimming up to Florida beach
Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Florida shooting leaves at least 2 dead, 18 injured during Halloween celebrations
Hundreds of revelers on street of Tampa neighborhood when shooting happened, police say.