Police arrest Florida man in death of disabled dog

Jephthe Jean Francois is facing 15 charges, including animal cruelty and grand theft auto.

Sheriff: Man dressed as woman robs bank, steals deputy's car

Authorities say a man wearing women's clothing robbed a Chase Bank branch in Casselbery, Florida on Wednesday before stealing a patrol car belonging to a sheriff's deputy as a means of escape.

Man arrested after forcing way onto flight

Authorities arrested a man who they say bypassed a gate agent at Miami International Airport and forced his way onto the American Airlines flight to Newark, New Jersey.

Police: Man beats, rapes pregnant girlfriend to kill fetus

"I can't let you have my son," the man told his pregnant girlfriend before beating her, threatening to slit her through, and raping her.

'Miracle' dog found alive under debris 3 weeks after Hurricane Dorian

A search and rescue team found a dog buried under debris in the Bahamas, over three weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the islands.

Endangered baby ape born at Florida animal park

Lion Country Safari in South Florida just welcomed their newest resident: an endangered siamang gibbon baby!

Disabled dog missing after car stolen with pet inside in South Florida

Florida animal rescue groups are helping a woman find her beloved disabled dog after her car was stolen with the husky mix inside.

Couple injured in possible bobcat attack in South Florida

A woman out for an early morning walk with her husband was attacked by an animal believed to be a bobcat. Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the attack happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday near the couple's apartment.

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.

21-year-old oversleeps jury duty, goes to jail for 10 days

For 21-year-old Deandre Somerville, the nightmare came after he overslept for jury service in a Florida courtroom.

'The devil can't hurt you': Mom tries to kill kids by driving into tree, police say

A Florida mother is facing attempted murder charges after police say she intentionally rammed her minivan into a tree in an effort to kill her children.