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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.