Mother charged with murder of 5-month-old son

When Burgandie Marquez's 5-month-old boy started having seizures the morning of Friday, Sept. 27, she tried to console him. Later that day, during a trip from Palm Harbor to see the baby's father in Pasco County, she said the baby's condition got worse, so she stopped to call 911.

Universal Orlando actor fired for making racist hand gesture in photo

A Universal Orlando actor who was dressed as movie character “Gru” has been fired for making an “OK” hand gesture that has been designated a hate symbol used by white supremacists in a photo with a biracial girl.

2,000 attend funeral of Florida veteran who died alone

Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.

93-year-old Florida man goes to the beach for the first time -- and soaks in every moment

Howard Fisher has been living in Florida for 20 years – but never went into the Gulf waters. For his birthday, he finally decided to see what the hype was all about it.

Casey Anthony wants to have children again, 'biological clock is ticking': report

A source close to Anthony told People magazine Friday that she “feels like her biological clock is ticking” and she’s hoping to “find some meaning in her life.”

Heartwarming video shows Florida boy asking girlfriend, both with Down syndrome, to homecoming

The video, which has racked up over 35,000 views, shows David walking up to Saris with balloons, flowers and a sign in hand that asks "Will you be my sunshine to homecoming?"

Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’

A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.

Florida sheriff warns parents about more apps following arrest of 23 suspected child predators

The sheriff's office had previously released a list of 15 apps parents should watch out for, noting the apps can be used by predators targeting children. Following the latest series of arrests, investigators updated the list to include six additional apps.

Sheriff: Intoxicated mother carried child into deep waters where he drowned

Nearly two months after the drowning death of 9-year-old Bentley Long, his mother has been accused of carrying him into the deep waters that took his life, the sheriff announced.

Deputies: Florida mother of 4 beaten to death with baseball bat

Marion County deputies say a Florida mother who was found dead along with her four young children was beaten to death by her husband with a baseball bat.

Deputies: Florida teen attacks grandparents after being denied more tomatoes at dinner

A Florida teenager is facing assault charges after police say she attacked her grandparents and chased one of them with a knife after her request for more tomatoes during dinner was denied.