US Coast Guard offloads $236 million worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 17,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Wednesday after seizing the drugs from traffickers at sea.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 17,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Wednesday after seizing the drugs from traffickers at sea.
Brother to accept degree for sister who died weeks before graduating from University of Florida
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Lakeland homeowner shoots, critically injures intruder who broke into his house, Polk deputies say
Polk deputies said the suspect threw a flower pot through the glass back door and forced his way into the house. That's when the homeowner shot him three times.
Polk deputies said the suspect threw a flower pot through the glass back door and forced his way into the house. That's when the homeowner shot him three times.
Urban Meyer fired as Jacksonville Jaguars head coach
Owner Shad Khan made the move hours after former kicker Josh Lambo told the Tampa Bay Times Meyer kicked him during practice in August.
Owner Shad Khan made the move hours after former kicker Josh Lambo told the Tampa Bay Times Meyer kicked him during practice in August.
Sheriff: Florida woman poisoned boyfriend to 'shut him up,' then called deputies 'so he wouldn't die'
The Florida woman allegedly admitted to poisoning her boyfriend, telling deputies, “I gave him just enough to shut him up and called y'all so he wouldn't die." As they arrested her, she continued, "Do whatever you want. If you don't take me, I will kill him."
The Florida woman allegedly admitted to poisoning her boyfriend, telling deputies, “I gave him just enough to shut him up and called y'all so he wouldn't die." As they arrested her, she continued, "Do whatever you want. If you don't take me, I will kill him."
3 residents of The Villages arrested for casting multiple votes in 2020 election, police say
The three voters — all residents of The Villages area — were arrested over the past two weeks.
The three voters — all residents of The Villages area — were arrested over the past two weeks.
Dazzling, 5-acres of Christmas decorations light up Florida home
The display has been part of “Robert Moore’s 5 Acres Of Christmas Lights."
The display has been part of “Robert Moore’s 5 Acres Of Christmas Lights."
George Zimmerman's attorney to represent Florida school shooting threat suspect
Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.
Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break.
VIDEO: Small fire reported at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort
Emergency crews responded to a small fire inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Tuesday.
Emergency crews responded to a small fire inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Tuesday.
Medical marijuana user hospitalized after turning to synthetic 'spice' due to cost
A bad batch of synthetic marijuana, also known as ‘spice,’ is making its way around Hillsborough County. Two people have died after using the drug and another 40 have been hospitalized, as of Tuesday.
A bad batch of synthetic marijuana, also known as ‘spice,’ is making its way around Hillsborough County. Two people have died after using the drug and another 40 have been hospitalized, as of Tuesday.
Acting as own attorney, Tampa rape suspect tries to blame teenage girl
A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.
A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.
7-foot beehive removed from St. Pete home, revealing 100 pounds of honey behind bathroom wall
A beekeeper was requested at a St. Pete home, where she found a 7-foot behive behind the shower wall. She believes there was around 100 pounds of honey and up to 80,000 bees living in there.
A beekeeper was requested at a St. Pete home, where she found a 7-foot behive behind the shower wall. She believes there was around 100 pounds of honey and up to 80,000 bees living in there.
Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy claims ex-girlfriend 'staged' brutal assault video
The former Jets player is accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend in front of their 5-month-old son last month in a now viral video.
The former Jets player is accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend in front of their 5-month-old son last month in a now viral video.
Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
Drugged geese drown, landing Florida homeowners association in hot water
Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry.
Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry.
Tiger Woods to make return to competition next week, 10 months after car crash
In Tiger Woods' first competition back, the PNC Championship, he will play with this son Charlie.
In Tiger Woods' first competition back, the PNC Championship, he will play with this son Charlie.
Blue Origin space flight delayed for Michael Strahan, 5 others due to high wind
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Deputy shoots, kills armed elderly Riverview man during in-home welfare check
When a deputy walked into a Riverview home, she believed someone inside needed medical attention. Instead, she encountered a retired officer armed with a gun and was forced to fire her own weapon – killing him, according to the sheriff.
When a deputy walked into a Riverview home, she believed someone inside needed medical attention. Instead, she encountered a retired officer armed with a gun and was forced to fire her own weapon – killing him, according to the sheriff.
U.S. Border Patrol: Good Samaritan finds $1 million in cocaine floating near Florida Keys, turns it in
A good Samaritan discovered nearly 70 pounds of cocaine -- worth nearly $1 million -- floating near the Florida Keys and notified authorities.
A good Samaritan discovered nearly 70 pounds of cocaine -- worth nearly $1 million -- floating near the Florida Keys and notified authorities.
After multiple delays, ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.


















