Mother, boyfriend charged with kidnapping 4-year-old Tampa boy at center of Amber Alert
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
Coast Guard offloads $1 billion worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Thursday, one of its largest seizures to date.
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Thursday, one of its largest seizures to date.
FDLE: 4-year-old boy from West Tampa area found safe in north Florida; charges could be filed
A Florida Amber Alert was issued for a 4-year-old boy who investigators say was kidnapped in the West Tampa area, but he has since been found safe.
A Florida Amber Alert was issued for a 4-year-old boy who investigators say was kidnapped in the West Tampa area, but he has since been found safe.
Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate
Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
Gragson, Villeneuve clinch Daytona 500 starting spots
Two drivers for non-chartered teams can breathe with a measure of relief after locking in their Daytona 500 berths with Wednesday’s Busch Light Pole Qualifying. And what a contrast for those two.
Two drivers for non-chartered teams can breathe with a measure of relief after locking in their Daytona 500 berths with Wednesday’s Busch Light Pole Qualifying. And what a contrast for those two.
Why you'll see more dancing in the rain than driving at the Daytona 500
There is one thing that is no match for the Daytona International Speedway -- rain.
There is one thing that is no match for the Daytona International Speedway -- rain.
Elusive Daytona 500 ‘top of the to-do list’ for Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch's fortunes at NASCAR’s most famous track are filled with bad luck, bad timing and maybe even a few bad decisions. Busch is winless in 16 starts in NASCAR’s season opener, a losing streak that’s more of a head-scratcher than a heartbreaker.
Kyle Busch's fortunes at NASCAR’s most famous track are filled with bad luck, bad timing and maybe even a few bad decisions. Busch is winless in 16 starts in NASCAR’s season opener, a losing streak that’s more of a head-scratcher than a heartbreaker.
Florida judge blocks release of Bob Saget's death records
Saget's family filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
Saget's family filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
Bob Saget’s family asking judge to block release of records related to his death
The family of comedian Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
The family of comedian Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Deputies: Father accused of beating 9-year-old son over iPad app purchases
A Palm Coast man is accused of beating his nine-year-old son after he and his younger brother made several iPad app purchases.
A Palm Coast man is accused of beating his nine-year-old son after he and his younger brother made several iPad app purchases.
Parkland shooting father led away by police after climbing crane near White House marking killings
The father of a student killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has been led away by police after climbing a construction crane near the White House in Washington, D.C. to mark four years since the shooting.
The father of a student killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has been led away by police after climbing a construction crane near the White House in Washington, D.C. to mark four years since the shooting.
Florida firefighters rescue dog stuck in 15-foot hole
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.
Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy, forensic reports released by medical examiner
Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy and forensic reports were released by the medical examiner, revealing new details about the circumstances around his death.
Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy and forensic reports were released by the medical examiner, revealing new details about the circumstances around his death.
On Parkland school shooting anniversary, Biden pushes for tougher gun laws
President Joe Biden says his administration stands with advocates working to end gun violence and urges the nation to uphold the “solemn obligation” to “keep each other safe.”
President Joe Biden says his administration stands with advocates working to end gun violence and urges the nation to uphold the “solemn obligation” to “keep each other safe.”
Puppies rescued from Puerto Rico spread love to dolphins in Clearwater
Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
St. Pete man arrested after permanently blinding puppy by throwing it against a wall, police say
St. Petersburg police have arrested Willie Earl Capehart, 62, after they say he threw a 14-week-old puppy against a wall while he was supposed to be babysitting.
St. Petersburg police have arrested Willie Earl Capehart, 62, after they say he threw a 14-week-old puppy against a wall while he was supposed to be babysitting.
Motorcycle crash kills man, injures child passenger in Bradenton
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
Troopers say the driver of a Kia will likely face charges after causing a crash that killed a 40-year-old motorcyclist and injured his 8-year-old passenger on Friday afternoon.
Anclote High School teacher dies after being hit by SUV in school parking lot
Beloved Anclote High School teacher Ciara McKeon, 28, has died of her injuries, one day after she was hit by an SUV in the school's parking lot.
Beloved Anclote High School teacher Ciara McKeon, 28, has died of her injuries, one day after she was hit by an SUV in the school's parking lot.
Police: Florida parents locked adopted son in box inside their garage for 5 years
Police say the Florida couple locked their 13-year-old adopted son in a box in their garage for up to 18 hours a day, and made him use a bucket to go to the bathroom. The boy told police he ran away from home "because I feel like no one loves me" -- then pleaded with officers to arrest him because he "would rather be in prison than back at home."
Police say the Florida couple locked their 13-year-old adopted son in a box in their garage for up to 18 hours a day, and made him use a bucket to go to the bathroom. The boy told police he ran away from home "because I feel like no one loves me" -- then pleaded with officers to arrest him because he "would rather be in prison than back at home."