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.
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.
Walt Disney World celebrates 48th birthday
Walt Disney World opened for the public on October 1st, 1971.
Walt Disney World opened for the public on October 1st, 1971.
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.
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.
Florida teen dies while protecting his 5-year-old sister from home intruder
Khyler Edman teen died while protecting his 5-year-old sister from a home invader, authorities in Florida said.
Khyler Edman teen died while protecting his 5-year-old sister from a home invader, authorities in Florida said.
Walt Disney World opened on this day in 1971
Walt Disney World opened for the public on October 1st, 1971.
Walt Disney World opened for the public on October 1st, 1971.
Large gator captured next to alligator warning sign at Tampa park
On Sunday, one large gator decided to hang out right next to one of those signs at Rowlett Park in Tampa.
On Sunday, one large gator decided to hang out right next to one of those signs at Rowlett Park in Tampa.
Public invited to Sarasota funeral of veteran with no family
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
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.”
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?"
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.
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.
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.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper killed in crash on State Road 408
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Tracy Vickers was killed in a crash on State Road 408 in Orlando Friday morning.
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Tracy Vickers was killed in a crash on State Road 408 in Orlando Friday morning.
Pit bull dies after protecting young children from snake bite
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police: Woman killed disabled grandson with drug overdose
An 87-year-old Florida woman told police she gave her disabled 30-year-old grandson a fatal dose of drugs because she fears she's near death and there will be no one else who can take care of him.
An 87-year-old Florida woman told police she gave her disabled 30-year-old grandson a fatal dose of drugs because she fears she's near death and there will be no one else who can take care of him.
Photo of young man praying over Florida deputy goes viral
An image of a young man praying over a Florida deputy is warming hearts around the nation.
An image of a young man praying over a Florida deputy is warming hearts around the nation.
'I make mom cry': Woman poses with dissertation in 'baby' photo shoot to celebrate doctorate
Our social media feeds have become flooded with cute images of newborn babies and proud parents, but one Ph.D. student in Florida decided to take photos with her five-chapter dissertation instead.
Our social media feeds have become flooded with cute images of newborn babies and proud parents, but one Ph.D. student in Florida decided to take photos with her five-chapter dissertation instead.
Florida man with Down syndrome died in hot car as caretaker slept off overdose, sheriff says
A Florida man with Down syndrome died in a hot car after his caretaker ingested the herbal supplement kratom, overdosed and fell asleep, authorities said.
A Florida man with Down syndrome died in a hot car after his caretaker ingested the herbal supplement kratom, overdosed and fell asleep, authorities said.