Stand your ground laws proliferate after Trayvon spotlight
The “stand your ground” self-defense law had been in effect in Florida for more than six years when it became part of the national vocabulary with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. When the 17-year-old was fatally shot, Florida was still one of the few states with the law that removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in the face of danger.
The “stand your ground” self-defense law had been in effect in Florida for more than six years when it became part of the national vocabulary with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. When the 17-year-old was fatally shot, Florida was still one of the few states with the law that removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in the face of danger.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' sentenced to 75 days in prison, $5K fine
A federal judge has sentenced a Tampa Bay area man known as "lectern guy" to 75 days in prison for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
A federal judge has sentenced a Tampa Bay area man known as "lectern guy" to 75 days in prison for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog
A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."
A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."
Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel's cause of death revealed
The beauty queen's tragic death has been caused an "accident."
The beauty queen's tragic death has been caused an "accident."
'His blood was all over my wedding dress': Family of man shot at wedding wants officers charged
Daniel Knight was shot and killed by a Winter Park police officer at his niece's wedding reception on Saturday night.
Daniel Knight was shot and killed by a Winter Park police officer at his niece's wedding reception on Saturday night.
'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
Florida man wanted for shooting deputy killed after breaking into home, exchanging gunfire with owner: sheriff
The suspect who was wanted for shooting and critically injuring a north Florida deputy -- setting off a statewide Blue Alert -- was killed in a shootout with a homeowner after he broke into the man's house.
The suspect who was wanted for shooting and critically injuring a north Florida deputy -- setting off a statewide Blue Alert -- was killed in a shootout with a homeowner after he broke into the man's house.
Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Florida resident returns home to find 3 people, 2 dogs dead: police
The victims each had gunshot wounds, police said.
The victims each had gunshot wounds, police said.
Florida woman allegedly stabbed husband 140 times, fractured skull with meat cleaver: police said
The body of Melvin Weller, 62, was found by the woman's son, who reported it to police.
The body of Melvin Weller, 62, was found by the woman's son, who reported it to police.
Bernie Madoff's sister, her husband dead after suspected murder-suicide
The sister of the late fraudster and financier Bernie Madoff and her husband are dead after a suspected murder-suicide.
The sister of the late fraudster and financier Bernie Madoff and her husband are dead after a suspected murder-suicide.
Police: 79-year-old stabbed, carjacked by man in ski mask dies, suspect now charged with murder
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
Police: Helicopter crashes into ocean off Miami Beach
Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon.
Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon.
Florida toddler leaves daycare, walks into traffic
A toddler in Florida left his daycare facility and walked across three lanes of traffic.
A toddler in Florida left his daycare facility and walked across three lanes of traffic.
Allegedly drunken woman on motorized scooter leads officer on chase through Florida airport
An allegedly drunken passenger at a Florida airport led a police officer on a chase, using her motorized suitcase to get away.
An allegedly drunken passenger at a Florida airport led a police officer on a chase, using her motorized suitcase to get away.
Florida man arrested for DUI told police he was 'high and happy'
"Evans’ eyes were bloodshot and watery. He behaved erratically, speaking quickly and nonsensically about how high and happy he was due to his use of a vape pen," the sheriff's office said.
"Evans’ eyes were bloodshot and watery. He behaved erratically, speaking quickly and nonsensically about how high and happy he was due to his use of a vape pen," the sheriff's office said.
Florida mom finds 2-year-old daughter locked inside South Florida day care
A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"
A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"
Money Race: Mayweather’s team races way into Daytona 500
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has a puncher’s chance at winning the Daytona 500. The retired boxer can thank driver Kaz Grala for leading The Money Team Racing into Sunday’s season-opener with a last-lap pass that earned him a spot in NASCAR’s biggest race.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has a puncher’s chance at winning the Daytona 500. The retired boxer can thank driver Kaz Grala for leading The Money Team Racing into Sunday’s season-opener with a last-lap pass that earned him a spot in NASCAR’s biggest race.
Hold on, rain fans! Once Daytona’s rainy season starts, it’s hard to stop
Despite the Daytona 500 taking place in the middle of Florida’s dry season, around two-fifths of all the races that are in the books have been impacted by Mother Nature’s relentless rainfall.
Despite the Daytona 500 taking place in the middle of Florida’s dry season, around two-fifths of all the races that are in the books have been impacted by Mother Nature’s relentless rainfall.
Florida firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into bay
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.