Parkland shooter trial: Defense suddenly rests case, leading to shouting match with judge in courtroom

Attorneys for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz abruptly rested their case, triggering a shouting match with the judge after she called the move "the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case."

Disney World 'enthusiasts' say trip costs too much for average families, survey shows

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is known as "the most magical place on Earth," but even its most die-hard, loyal fans say the rising costs to take a family to the parks is becoming out of reach.

Grill left under vehicle blamed for blaze destroying 11 vehicles outside Dolphins game

Nearly a dozen vehicles went up in flames in the parking lot of Hard Rock Stadium during a Miami Dolphins game this weekend. Investigators think the blaze started in the area of a pre-game tailgate party, according to WSVN 7News.

Polk sheriff: 160 suspects arrested in sex sting, sex trafficking victims found

"Operation Fall Haul 2" lasted one week, and investigators tracked down 16 suspects in Polk County. The sheriff's office said two victims of sex trafficking were also found and their may be more.

Florida man who replaced teen's medication with laxatives found guilty

A Florida man has been found guilty after a woman reported that her 14-year-old son's medication had been tampered with back in 2019.

Trump documents probe: US appeals special master ruling

The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.

America's rarest snake found choked to death on giant centipede in Florida

The rim rock crowned snake is the rarest snake in North America, and was spotted for the first time in 4 years in the Florida Keys — but researchers say the reptile was found dead, and had apparently choked to death while trying to eat a giant centipede.

Margaritaville at Sea offering free cruises from Florida for veterans, teachers

Starting Wednesday, Margaritaville at Sea is launching its "Heroes Sail Free" program giving veterans, first responders, teachers and police a free cruise to thank them for their work in the community. 

'It's do or die': Man loses arm after surviving alligator attack at Lake Manatee

The man was alone and missing part of his arm after he was attacked by the gator at Lake Manatee and spent three days lost in the woods before finding help.

Real or fake? Photo of alligator being hauled behind SUV on Florida highway raises questions

A photo of an alligator – presumed to have been killed during a hunt – being hauled behind an SUV in Florida over the weekend has begun to make the rounds on social media – and has people divided and asking questions

Judge grants Trump bid for special master after Mar-a-Lago raid

A federal judge has granted a request by former President Donald Trump’s legal team to appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI from his Florida home last month.

Florida man accused of stalking 6-year-old child

A man was arrested, accused of aggravated stalking of a 6-year-old girl after witnesses say he made several inappropriate comments over the course of eight months.