Brandon woman arrested for giving car keys to intoxicated friend who caused deadly I-4 crash, deputies say

Polk County investigators made a second arrest stemming from a deadly DUI crash in November, saying nine minutes before the collision, a Brandon woman handed the driver car keys knowing she was intoxicated, they said.

Florida, eh? Why snowbirds in Canada love heading south

For years, the Sunshine State has been a prime destination for Canadians seeking to escape the North’s cold winter months — and, in doing so, they make a significant impact on the local culture and economy.

Hernando deputies search for person who cinched zip-tie around dog's neck

Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw. 

Miami couple accused of kidnapping, torturing man for 3 days

Police in Miami say the couple kidnapped a man, then chained him and tortured him for three days in their apartment. At one point, investigators said the suspects forced the victim to drink a mixture of rum and bleach. When a good Samaritan found him, they initially thought he had been shot or stabbed.

Convicted sex offender rapes disabled woman in Sarasota parking lot, deputies say

A convicted sex offender is accused of raping a non-verbal woman with autism in a Sarasota parking lot while her mother was inside a store, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. 

Florida abortion laws: GOP's proposed bill would ban abortions after 15 weeks

Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.

Teen who received life-saving transplant reacts to medical breakthroughs using pig organs

A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.

Hillsborough sheriff: Female body found in plastic trash bag was victim of domestic violence

A welfare check at a home in Hillsborough County led to the discovery of a woman's remains and a man who appears to have died by suicide after a 12-hour standoff with deputies.

Bartender's tip leads to arrest in Key West's Southernmost Point landmark burning

The bartender recognized one of the suspects in the video because he ordered multiple drinks on New Year's Eve without leaving a tip. They watched the bar's security cameras to match the credit card receipts and confirm it was him: “We could see them getting rejected from all the girls they were trying to hit on.”

Bob Saget: 911 call, new details revealed in actor's death in Orlando

Authorities released redacted audio of the 911 call made to police after actor Bob Saget was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, January 9.

Rachel Balkovec to manage Yankees minor league team

The New York Yankees are promoting Rachel Balkovec to manager of the Low A Tampa Tarpons, making her the first woman to skipper a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.

'We just want her home': Uncle of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery reported abuse

Harmony Montgomery’s uncle, who now lives in New Port Richey, says he reported abuse of the missing seven-year-old after seeing her with a black eye and hearing her father order her to scrub a toilet with her toothbrush.

7-year-old Palmetto girl found safe following Amber Alert

A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for a Manatee County 7-year-old, Ashley Ordaz, who has been missing since December 10.