Florida man accused of not informing sex partners of HIV status

A Florida man with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is accused of having sex with multiple partners without informing them of his infection.

Tropical Storm Nestor expected to form in gulf, head for Florida

The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories and warnings ahead of what is expected to be the season’s next tropical system. Tropical Storm or Subtropical Storm Nestor will likely form in the Gulf of Mexico tonight, before bringing rain and wind to Florida this weekend.

'I like killing people': Triple murder suspect went on violent spree from Tennessee to Winter Haven

After an overnight manhunt, Stanley Eric Mossburg, a suspect wanted for an out-of-state murder and a double murder in Winter Haven, was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a home, deputies said.

94-year-old Venice man killed his wife, who was suffering from dementia, police say

Wayne Juhlin allegedly told detectives he wanted to use the gun to take his own life after killing his wife, but the gun malfunctioned. After, he dialed 911.

Polk sheriff: Dangerous murder suspect loose in Winter Haven

The Polk County sheriff says anyone living in the Dundee Road area of Winter Haven should stay inside and be cautious because a "spree killer" is on the loose.

Disney Skyliner resumes operation after pile-up incident earlier this month

The Disney Skyliner has resumed operations after an incident earlier this month that left gondolas piled up and some passengers stranded for hours.

Man pays off students' lunch debt in Jupiter, Florida

"The thought of a fairly small sum being able to rectify that situation and clear the debt of all these families so the children could eat warm meals is really what got me."

Satellite launched from airplane over Atlantic Ocean will study atmosphere

It was a unique launch for NASA on Thursday evening, as the space agency sent a special satellite designed to study the Earth's upper atmosphere into orbit.

Woman who burned down 3,500-year-old tree while smoking meth arrested on drug charges

A Florida woman who was previously arrested for burning down a 3,500-year-old tree while smoking methamphetamine was arrested last week on charges of trafficking meth, authorities said.

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.