Jacquez Welch’s mom says her son's death is the start of his life-saving journey
The family of a high school football player who died suddenly this year is now redefining what “family” means to them through organ donation.
The family of a high school football player who died suddenly this year is now redefining what “family” means to them through organ donation.
Deputies investigate horse mutilation near Ocala
Tammy Davis said she received a phone call Thursday morning from the person who boards her horse Hotrod, saying the horse was attacked and died.
Tammy Davis said she received a phone call Thursday morning from the person who boards her horse Hotrod, saying the horse was attacked and died.
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.”
“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 loses more than 260 pounds, training for first full marathon
Chris is training for his first full marathon, a weekend of Disney races in January where he'll run a 5K, a 10K, a half and full marathon over four days. That's a total of 48.6 miles.
Chris is training for his first full marathon, a weekend of Disney races in January where he'll run a 5K, a 10K, a half and full marathon over four days. That's a total of 48.6 miles.
Miami man tells cops he killed AK-47 touting man during robbery attempt
A Miami man claimed he was forced to "empty" his Glock into a man's chest cavity during a brazen morning robbery attempt on Monday after the gunman pointed an AK-47 into his face and demanded jewelry.
A Miami man claimed he was forced to "empty" his Glock into a man's chest cavity during a brazen morning robbery attempt on Monday after the gunman pointed an AK-47 into his face and demanded jewelry.
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.
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.”
The post reportedly said the person didn’t want to be judged for “not wanting these kids.”
Parents call cops on homeless son, 56, after he refuses to leave their retirement village
Gerald Clement Reddy's parents called the authorities on their son after he showed up unannounced twice at their retirement village.
Gerald Clement Reddy's parents called the authorities on their son after he showed up unannounced twice at their retirement village.
Florida victim fights back against intruder, who then had to be hospitalized, police say
A Florida man who was attacked by an intruder on Saturday fought back, and now the suspect is in police custody, authorities said.
A Florida man who was attacked by an intruder on Saturday fought back, and now the suspect is in police custody, authorities said.
Man loses nearly 200 pounds to join Army
A father changed his life to chase his dream of joining the military. The man lost more than 150 pounds to serve his country.
A father changed his life to chase his dream of joining the military. The man lost more than 150 pounds to serve his country.
Laser targeted JetBlue flight landing at Newark Airport
The FAA is investigating another laser incident. A laser was pointed at a JetBlue airliner that was landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. Lasers can temporarily blind pilots and cause permanent eye damage.
The FAA is investigating another laser incident. A laser was pointed at a JetBlue airliner that was landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. Lasers can temporarily blind pilots and cause permanent eye damage.
Man charged with murder after girlfriend's body found in his trunk in St. Pete
Police have made an arrest following the discovery of a woman's body in the trunk of a vehicle on Thursday in St. Petersburg.
Police have made an arrest following the discovery of a woman's body in the trunk of a vehicle on Thursday in St. Petersburg.
South Florida cop pulls over kids in adorable traffic stop
A police officer in South Florida pulled over two pint-sized drivers after he caught them "speeding" through a Boynton Beach neighborhood.
A police officer in South Florida pulled over two pint-sized drivers after he caught them "speeding" through a Boynton Beach neighborhood.
Stray dog found keeping abandoned kittens warm on side of road
A passerby spotted the dog cuddling the 5 abandoned kittens in the freezing snow.
A passerby spotted the dog cuddling the 5 abandoned kittens in the freezing snow.
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.
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.
Navy personnel rescue manatee stranded on Florida beach
A beached manatee was rescued from Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida on November 21.
A beached manatee was rescued from Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida on November 21.
Four-legged burglary suspect turns out to be dog-napping victim herself
Thousands of miles and years later, 'Maggie' the bulldog is now making up for lost time with her true owner in California. It's all thanks to some dogged police work.
Thousands of miles and years later, 'Maggie' the bulldog is now making up for lost time with her true owner in California. It's all thanks to some dogged police work.
Donald and Melania Trump officially register to vote in Florida
Donald and Melania Trump reportedly listed Mar-a-Lago their new primary residence, making them official Florida voters on Oct. 30, according to voter registration records.
Donald and Melania Trump reportedly listed Mar-a-Lago their new primary residence, making them official Florida voters on Oct. 30, according to voter registration records.
Retired police officer says Universal Orlando had problem with 'retired police officer' shirt
Park officials say they want employees and guests to be able to identify active, working law enforcement.
Park officials say they want employees and guests to be able to identify active, working law enforcement.
Florida prisoner gets 2nd death sentence for killing fellow inmate
A Florida prison inmate already on death row for killing a fellow inmate has received another death sentence for killing a different inmate.
A Florida prison inmate already on death row for killing a fellow inmate has received another death sentence for killing a different inmate.