DOJ: Andrew Gillum, former candidate for Florida governor, indicted on wire fraud charges

Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor who nearly defeated Gov. Ron DeSantis in a run for Florida governor in 2018, has been indicted on wire fraud charges, according to the Department of Justice.

Brian Laundrie’s parents to skip hearing on fate of Gabby Petito family's civil lawsuit

The family of Gabby Petito will be in court on Wednesday to argue why their civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents should go to a jury trial. However, the Laundrie's attorney says his clients will skip the hearing.

Plane catches fire after landing at Miami International Airport; 3 injured

A passenger plane carrying 126 people caught fire after landing Tuesday at Miami International Airport when landing gear collapsed, though no serious injuries were reported, authorities said.

Red Air flight catches fire after landing gear collapses at Miami International Airport

A Red Air flight from the Dominican Republic caught fire after its landing gear collapsed upon landing at Miami International Airport Tuesday afternoon, the airport said in a statement.

Clearwater woman fatally shoots man who broke into her bedroom, police say

Clearwater police say so far, their preliminary investigation points to a case of self-defense after the woman said she woke up to find an intruder in her bedroom. When the man began attacking her, she grabbed her gun and fatally shot him.

Florida man robbed, kidnapped by 3 armed men posing as dog buyers escapes by committing traffic infraction

A South Florida man who deputies say boasted about his lucrative dog breeding business online found himself fighting for his life when three men posing as dog buyers robbed him at gunpoint, carjacked him and held him captive for two days before he was able to summon help from an alert deputy. 

Florida man helped distribute $230 million of tampered HIV medicine to patients

Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.

Florida man in cow pajamas among 6 arrested on drug charges

A Florida man is trading his ‘udderly’ impressive cow-print jammies for a jailhouse jumpsuit after being arrested on drug and ammunition charges earlier this week. 

Florida deputies shared news of Bob Saget's death before officials notified his family, report says

Two Florida sheriff's deputies have been disciplined after an investigation found they shared news of actor and comedian Bob Saget's death with family or friends before law enforcement had notified Saget's family, according to an investigative report.

Disney bus driver among 12 suspects arrested in Polk undercover child predator investigation

An online child predator investigation resulted in the arrest of a dozen suspects, including a Walt Disney World bus driver who was taken into custody while he was still in his work uniform.

Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report

The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."

Florida woman spots 'fire rainbow' in sky

Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.

Authorities: Man gets 9 years for stealing nude images

A California man accused of breaking into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stealing private photos and videos of nude young women has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.

DNA retest concludes acquitted man was the likely killer after all, Florida prosecutor says

A man acquitted at retrial after his conviction and death sentence for raping and murdering a woman was overturned was almost certainly the actual killer according to new DNA tests, a Florida prosecutor announced Wednesday.

'It really hurts:' Florida K9 Deputy Drago dies following heat-related injury

Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler.

HCSO: Hillsborough inmate uses pillowcase to choke deputy; other inmates rescue her

A Hillsborough County inmate is facing new charges after assaulting a detention deputy in jail – but it was other inmates who came to the law enforcement officer's rescue, according to the sheriff's office.

Former WWE wrestler Jeff Hardy arrested in Florida on DUI charge

Professional wrestler Jeff Hardy was arrested early Monday morning, accused of driving while under the influence, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).