An Ohio police officer and his wife face aggravated child neglect charges after their young children were left unsupervised in a truck outside a Panama City Beach bar.
An Ohio police officer and his wife face aggravated child neglect charges after their young children were left unsupervised in a truck outside a Panama City Beach bar.
No "Fantasy 5" game players picked all five winning numbers, meaning the 254 tickets with four numbers correct are worth $555 each, the Florida Lottery said Friday.
No "Fantasy 5" game players picked all five winning numbers, meaning the 254 tickets with four numbers correct are worth $555 each, the Florida Lottery said Friday.
A special events coordinator, a concert promoter and a kayak-tour company have tentatively made the cut to provide services when the Silver Springs attraction becomes a state park
A special events coordinator, a concert promoter and a kayak-tour company have tentatively made the cut to provide services when the Silver Springs attraction becomes a state park
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
More than 400,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this Memorial Day weekend.
More than 400,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this Memorial Day weekend.
The mayors of two South Florida cities are planning a charity fight to determine who is tougher.
The mayors of two South Florida cities are planning a charity fight to determine who is tougher.
Authorities say a child abuse investigator may have falsified the substance abuse screening of a South Florida mother who later left her baby to die in a hot car.
Authorities say a child abuse investigator may have falsified the substance abuse screening of a South Florida mother who later left her baby to die in a hot car.
Florida is dipping into a high-profile federal grant designed to improve the state's schools in order to end a bitter contract dispute.
Florida is dipping into a high-profile federal grant designed to improve the state's schools in order to end a bitter contract dispute.
A dozen people have been sentenced in a South Florida grow house operation that ended after the murder of a man suspected of stealing their marijuana.
A dozen people have been sentenced in a South Florida grow house operation that ended after the murder of a man suspected of stealing their marijuana.
George Zimmerman's attorney says he is going to ask a judge to sequester not only the jury but the jury pool in the upcoming trial of the Florida neighborhood watch leader.
George Zimmerman's attorney says he is going to ask a judge to sequester not only the jury but the jury pool in the upcoming trial of the Florida neighborhood watch leader.
Gulf of Mexico anglers will have a longer red snapper season than they thought.
Gulf of Mexico anglers will have a longer red snapper season than they thought.
Another person has pleaded guilty in a $30 million fraud and bribery scheme involving NASA. Authorities say NASA was duped into awarding contracts to companies that falsely claimed eligibility for preferences granted to...
Nick Howard and Kenny Towns each drove in two runs, while Scott Silverstein flirted with a complete-game performance to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 8-2 on Thursday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference...
Nick Howard and Kenny Towns each drove in two runs, while Scott Silverstein flirted with a complete-game performance to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 8-2 on Thursday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
When Cuban hunger striker Guillermo Farinas arrived in Miami, he said he was prepared to face rejection from radical members of the Cuban-American community.
When Cuban hunger striker Guillermo Farinas arrived in Miami, he said he was prepared to face rejection from radical members of the Cuban-American community.
An eighth person has pleaded guilty to his role in a $30 million fraud and bribery scheme that duped NASA into awarding contracts to companies that falsely claimed eligibility for preferences granted to...
An eighth person has pleaded guilty to his role in a $30 million fraud and bribery scheme that duped NASA into awarding contracts to companies that falsely claimed eligibility for preferences granted to minority-owned...
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season.
The Florida Supreme Court is siding with public defenders who believe they should be able to reject cases if they don't have the budget and lawyers to adequately represent poor people charged with crimes.
The Florida Supreme Court is siding with public defenders who believe they should be able to reject cases if they don't have the budget and lawyers to adequately represent poor people charged with crimes.
The largest Florida black bear ever captured has been relocated.
The largest Florida black bear ever captured has been relocated.
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in New York City.
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in New York City.
The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.
The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.
George Zimmerman's defense attorneys have released photos and text messages from 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's cell phone ahead of a hearing that will determine whether they can be used at the neighborhood...
George Zimmerman's defense attorneys have released photos and text messages from 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's cell phone ahead of a hearing that will determine whether they can be used at the neighborhood watch...
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper driving in North Naples hit an alligator that was crossing a road.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper driving in North Naples hit an alligator that was crossing a road.
The U.S. Coast Guard has returned seven Cuban migrants found off the Florida Keys back to their Caribbean homeland.
The U.S. Coast Guard has returned seven Cuban migrants found off the Florida Keys back to their Caribbean homeland.
The father of a Chechen immigrant shot by U.S. law enforcement agents in Florida while being questioned about his ties to a Boston Marathon bombings suspect says he regrets allowing his son to go to the United States.
The father of a Chechen immigrant shot by U.S. law enforcement agents in Florida while being questioned about his ties to a Boston Marathon bombings suspect says he regrets allowing his son to go to the United States.
A north Florida man faces charges after fatally shooting a red-bellied woodpecker that was eating the plums from his trees.
A north Florida man faces charges after fatally shooting a red-bellied woodpecker that was eating the plums from his trees.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $14 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $14 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.
A sailor has been charged with murder in the 2010 death of his girlfriend's son at an off-base military housing unit.
A sailor has been charged with murder in the 2010 death of his girlfriend's son at an off-base military housing unit.
A Florida man died and his wife was critically injured after their vehicle was struck by a dump truck in New Jersey.
A Florida man died and his wife was critically injured after their vehicle was struck by a dump truck in New Jersey.
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By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
A woman is being held without bond after authorities say she broke into her ex-boyfriend's central Florida home and threatened to cut off the heads of their three small children.
A woman is being held without bond after authorities say she broke into her ex-boyfriend's central Florida home and threatened to cut off the heads of their three small children.
A strong odor coming from a nearby home prompted a neighbor to call authorities. It turned out someone had abandoned 40 animals inside the Pasco County home.
A strong odor coming from a nearby home prompted a neighbor to call authorities. It turned out someone had abandoned 40 animals inside the Pasco County home.
A man who caused a crash that killed four family members near Fort Lauderdale must give up his driver's license.
A man who caused a crash that killed four family members near Fort Lauderdale must give up his driver's license.
A Chechen immigrant shot to death in central Florida early Wednesday after an altercation with an FBI agent shares a similar background to that of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects who authorities were...
A Chechen immigrant shot to death in central Florida early Wednesday after an altercation with an FBI agent shares a similar background to that of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects who authorities were questioning...
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the sixth fast response cutter to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the sixth fast response cutter to the U.S. Coast Guard.
A photographer is planning to reopen former animal attraction in southwest Florida as a botanical garden.
A photographer is planning to reopen former animal attraction in southwest Florida as a botanical garden.
A New Mexico man is facing federal charges in the Florida Panhandle after authorities say he sold two African elephant tusks.
A New Mexico man is facing federal charges in the Florida Panhandle after authorities say he sold two African elephant tusks.
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from veterinary surgeons in Florida when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from veterinary surgeons in Florida when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed a panel to examine whether a man set to be executed next month is mentally competent.
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed a panel to examine whether a man set to be executed next month is mentally competent.
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from Tampa Bay area surgeons when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from Tampa Bay area surgeons when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.
The U.S. Department of Justice is arguing that Florida should deny a law license to anyone who enters or remains in the country without legal permission.
The U.S. Department of Justice is arguing that Florida should deny a law license to anyone who enters or remains in the country without legal permission.
Authorities in South Florida say a man is charged with murder because he was overheard discussing the killing when his cellphone pocket-dialed 911.
Authorities in South Florida say a man is charged with murder because he was overheard discussing the killing when his cellphone pocket-dialed 911.
Florida's two legislative leaders are traveling across the state to tout legislation passed during the recently concluded session.
Florida's two legislative leaders are traveling across the state to tout legislation passed during the recently concluded session.
A Tampa Bay area deputy totaled a patrol car and hospitalized two other drivers with minor injuries after authorities say she failed to stop for a red light.
A Tampa Bay area deputy totaled a patrol car and hospitalized two other drivers with minor injuries after authorities say she failed to stop for a red light.
An attorney for the neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is asking a judge to deny prosecutors' request that the teen's marijuana use be off limits.
An attorney for the neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is asking a judge to deny prosecutors' request that the teen's marijuana use be off limits.
Florida's largest property insurer is shedding 60,000 policies - many of them in South Florida - under a questionable deal.
Florida's largest property insurer is shedding 60,000 policies - many of them in South Florida - under a questionable deal.
An attorney for the neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is asking a judge to deny prosecutors' request that the teen's marijuana use be off limits.
An attorney for the neighborhood watch leader charged with fatally shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is asking a judge to deny prosecutors' request that the teen's marijuana use be off limits.
Delinda Fogel has been named the new publisher of The St. Augustine Record.
Delinda Fogel has been named the new publisher of The St. Augustine Record.
Reigning reigning champion Georgia Tech defeatedFlorida State 4-3 on Wednesday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. A.J. Murray and Mott Hyde hit back-to-back homers in the top of the ninth inning....
The U.S. Army has officially declared a Fort Bragg soldier dead, more than a year after she was last seen leaving a bar near the base.
The U.S. Army has officially declared a Fort Bragg soldier dead, more than a year after she was last seen leaving a bar near the base.
The firing of a Miami Beach police officer who admitted drinking before work has been upheld by an arbitrator.
The firing of a Miami Beach police officer who admitted drinking before work has been upheld by an arbitrator.
A Miami man charged with fatally beating his adoptive daughter says audio cassettes that could help his care are being withheld.
A Miami man charged with fatally beating his adoptive daughter says audio cassettes that could help his care are being withheld.
A Florida appeals court is throwing out convictions against two men because sheriff's deputies discovered pot plants by looking through a mobile home window.
A Florida appeals court is throwing out convictions against two men because sheriff's deputies discovered pot plants by looking through a mobile home window.
An investigation by the Department of Justice has found civil rights problems at a Panhandle Jail.
An investigation by the Department of Justice has found civil rights problems at a Panhandle Jail.
Wildlife officials are investigating an online video that shows a man jumping on two manatees.
Wildlife officials are investigating an online video that shows a man jumping on two manatees.
A Florida appeals court is ruling that state legislators and legislative staff don't have to answer questions in a contentious lawsuit.
A Florida appeals court is ruling that state legislators and legislative staff don't have to answer questions in a contentious lawsuit.
Two pit bulls involved in an attack on three people have been euthanized at the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach.
Two pit bulls involved in an attack on three people have been euthanized at the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach.
The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.
The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.
The executive director of the state agency overseeing water supply, flood control and Everglades restoration between Orlando and Key West has resigned.
The executive director of the state agency overseeing water supply, flood control and Everglades restoration between Orlando and Key West has resigned.
A man was fatally shot when a team of FBI agents swarmed an apartment complex near Universal Studios in Orlando.
A man was fatally shot when a team of FBI agents swarmed an apartment complex near Universal Studios in Orlando.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $50,465.75 each, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $50,465.75 each, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.
The mayor of Melbourne Beach says he's stepping down because he can no longer serve the best interests of residents and employees because of tension among city commissioners.
The mayor of Melbourne Beach says he's stepping down because he can no longer serve the best interests of residents and employees because of tension among city commissioners.
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By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
The homes on either side of the Seffner house where a sinkhole opened under a man's bedroom are being demolished.
The homes on either side of the Seffner house where a sinkhole opened under a man's bedroom are being demolished.
The Internal Revenue Service has hit the Miccosukee Indians with a $170 million bill for failing to report and withhold taxes from its distribution of gambling profits to tribal members.
The Internal Revenue Service has hit the Miccosukee Indians with a $170 million bill for failing to report and withhold taxes from its distribution of gambling profits to tribal members.
Florida's per-pupil spending is among the lowest in the nation according to data compiled by the U.S. Census.
Florida's per-pupil spending is among the lowest in the nation according to data compiled by the U.S. Census.
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are asking the public to keep their eyes peeled for the world's largest fish.
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are asking the public to keep their eyes peeled for the world's largest fish.
The star witness in the state of Florida's case against a woman accused of killing foster child Rilya Wilson has walked out of state prison.
The star witness in the state of Florida's case against a woman accused of killing foster child Rilya Wilson has walked out of state prison.
The daughter of broadcast journalist Barbara Walters has been charged with driving under the influence in southwest Florida.
The daughter of broadcast journalist Barbara Walters has been charged with driving under the influence in southwest Florida.
Authorities in the Florida Keys are searching for a man who went missing during a boating trip.
Authorities in the Florida Keys are searching for a man who went missing during a boating trip.
A Jacksonville man who said he was defending himself when he fatally shot another man during a street fight has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
A Jacksonville man who said he was defending himself when he fatally shot another man during a street fight has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
A man who has been on death row longer than any other inmate in Florida has died in prison.
A man who has been on death row longer than any other inmate in Florida has died in prison.
Gatorland is preparing to welcome more than 70 animals that the central Florida zoo purchased from a recently closed attraction in southwest Florida.
Gatorland is preparing to welcome more than 70 animals that the central Florida zoo purchased from a recently closed attraction in southwest Florida.
Gay rights advocates are rallying around an 18-year-old central Florida girl who was expelled from school and charged with having sexual contact with her 14-year-old girlfriend.
Gay rights advocates are rallying around an 18-year-old central Florida girl who was expelled from school and charged with having sexual contact with her 14-year-old girlfriend.
Gov. Scott signed a bill that will allow elections supervisors to expand early voting days and sites.
Gov. Scott signed a bill that will allow elections supervisors to expand early voting days and sites.
A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan at a popular waterfront shopping area before a Bears/Jaguars football game last fall.
A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan at a popular waterfront shopping area before a Bears/Jaguars football game last fall.
A Florida man suspected of faking his own death has been arrested in Wyoming.
A Florida man suspected of faking his own death has been arrested in Wyoming.
A federal appeals court has rejected claims by convicted Florida killer John Errol Ferguson that he should not be executed because he is mentally incompetent.
A federal appeals court has rejected claims by convicted Florida killer John Errol Ferguson that he should not be executed because he is mentally incompetent.
A man and woman are being held without bond in a Sarasota jail in connection with death of the woman's 3-year-old daughter.
A man and woman are being held without bond in a Sarasota jail in connection with death of the woman's 3-year-old daughter.
The family of a 22-year-old man killed in a barrage of police gunfire during 2011's hip-hop Urban Beach Week festival is filing a civil rights and negligence lawsuit seeking damages for his death.
The family of a 22-year-old man killed in a barrage of police gunfire during 2011's hip-hop Urban Beach Week festival is filing a civil rights and negligence lawsuit seeking damages for his death.
Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says last year's $6 billion trading loss had been expensive and "extremely embarrassing," but he also asked shareholders not to fixate on the issue.
Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says last year's $6 billion trading loss had been expensive and "extremely embarrassing," but he also asked shareholders not to fixate on the issue.
The Florida Supreme Court says the execution of a man who killed a prison guard in 1987 can go forward.
The Florida Supreme Court says the execution of a man who killed a prison guard in 1987 can go forward.
A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in connection with the embezzlement of $5.6 million from the prominent builder of residential high-rises in Vegas over nearly five years.
A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in connection with the embezzlement of $5.6 million from the prominent builder of residential high-rises in Vegas over nearly five years.
A central Florida attorney wants a DeLand police officer to show up in court to explain why he skipped a traffic hearing after pulling him over for "impolitely" honking his horn.
A central Florida attorney wants a DeLand police officer to show up in court to explain why he skipped a traffic hearing after pulling him over for "impolitely" honking his horn.
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By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
Jacksonville's 24 Head Start centers are set to reopen after being shuttered when the federal government stopped providing the Jacksonville Urban League funding because of safety issues.
Jacksonville's 24 Head Start centers are set to reopen after being shuttered when the federal government stopped providing the Jacksonville Urban League funding because of safety issues.
Police say a 28-year-old Ocala man died when a large oak tree fell on his vehicle during a thunderstorm.
Police say a 28-year-old Ocala man died when a large oak tree fell on his vehicle during a thunderstorm.
Six months before a baby boy died after being left strapped in his car seat, the Florida Department of Children and Families concluded there was no evidence his mother's drinking endangered his life.
Six months before a baby boy died after being left strapped in his car seat, the Florida Department of Children and Families concluded there was no evidence his mother's drinking endangered his life.
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami has learned to play guitar as he continues treatment for his injuries.
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami has learned to play guitar as he continues treatment for his injuries.
The last of the suspects to be charged with the death of a Florida A & M University drum major during a hazing ritual has a date in court.
The last of the suspects to be charged with the death of a Florida A & M University drum major during a hazing ritual has a date in court.
Several Florida former foster youth are joining dozens of foster youth from around the country on Capitol Hill to shadow U.S. lawmakers.
Several Florida former foster youth are joining dozens of foster youth from around the country on Capitol Hill to shadow U.S. lawmakers.
Two female police officers with the Miami-Dade County school system have settled lawsuits accusing the former police chief of sexually harassing them.
Two female police officers with the Miami-Dade County school system have settled lawsuits accusing the former police chief of sexually harassing them.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is leaving the country for his eighth overseas trade-related trip in the last two-and-half years.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is leaving the country for his eighth overseas trade-related trip in the last two-and-half years.
Members of Florida's State Board of Education are getting an update on a series of education measures that were passed by the Florida Legislature this session.
Members of Florida's State Board of Education are getting an update on a series of education measures that were passed by the Florida Legislature this session.
A Louisiana judge has ordered former Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.
A Louisiana judge has ordered former Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Los Angeles have made some unusual seizures, including elephant meat, a dead primate and hundreds of handbags made from the skin of snakes, lizards and crocodiles.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Los Angeles have made some unusual seizures, including elephant meat, a dead primate and hundreds of handbags made from the skin of snakes, lizards and crocodiles.
The parents of a Tampa woman who says she was tricked by her boyfriend into taking a pill that led to a miscarriage are speaking out, saying no woman should ever have to endure such a "horrific act."
The parents of a Tampa woman who says she was tricked by her boyfriend into taking a pill that led to a miscarriage are speaking out, saying no woman should ever have to endure such a "horrific act."
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed a new $74.1 billion state budget into law. The new budget covers spending from July 1 to June 30, 2013.
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed a new $74.1 billion state budget into law. The new budget covers spending from July 1 to June 30, 2013.
A federal judge has dismissed one of the two counts in the indictment of a former BP executive who was charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil leaking in 2010 from the...
A federal judge has dismissed one of the two counts in the indictment of a former BP executive who was charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil leaking in 2010 from the company's...
For the winner of the historic $590 million Powerball jackpot, it will be crucial to assemble a good team of advisers.
For the winner of the historic $590 million Powerball jackpot, it will be crucial to assemble a good team of advisers.
Universal Orlando has raised the price of a one-day, single-park ticket to $92.
Universal Orlando has raised the price of a one-day, single-park ticket to $92.
Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida.
Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida.
Florida shoppers this August will get to buy computers without having to pay sales taxes.
Florida shoppers this August will get to buy computers without having to pay sales taxes.
So far the winner hasn't come forward to claim the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
So far the winner hasn't come forward to claim the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
Officials at MacDill Air Force base say a member of their medical operations squadron has died in a traffic accident.
Officials at MacDill Air Force base say a member of their medical operations squadron has died in a traffic accident.
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
A South Florida woman has been charged with visa fraud after authorities say she falsely promised 143 Haitians and told the federal government there were jobs waiting for them in the U.S.
A South Florida woman has been charged with visa fraud after authorities say she falsely promised 143 Haitians and told the federal government there were jobs waiting for them in the U.S.
Phone counselors are now available to help long-term care Medicaid recipients choose their health plans.
Phone counselors are now available to help long-term care Medicaid recipients choose their health plans.
A 50-year-old man is accused of attacking four people with a fillet knife in an Indian Rocks Beach bar.
A 50-year-old man is accused of attacking four people with a fillet knife in an Indian Rocks Beach bar.
The body of a man was found following an explosion inside a north Florida mobile home.
The body of a man was found following an explosion inside a north Florida mobile home.
A woman fell from a third floor balcony of a Gainesville apartment during a party.
A woman fell from a third floor balcony of a Gainesville apartment during a party.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
Four people are safe after their boat caught fire off St. Pete Beach.
Four people are safe after their boat caught fire off St. Pete Beach.
Police arrested a Miami Gardens man after asking for the public's help in finding his missing daughter.
Police arrested a Miami Gardens man after asking for the public's help in finding his missing daughter.
It will be an anxious wait for a small Florida city to find out who won the biggest Powerball jackpot in history.
It will be an anxious wait for a small Florida city to find out who won the biggest Powerball jackpot in history.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say they have arrested an inmate who escaped from a Mississippi state work camp. They also arrested the woman they say helped him flee.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say they have arrested an inmate who escaped from a Mississippi state work camp. They also arrested the woman they say helped him flee.
A 20-year-old woman has died after the scooter she was riding in was rear ended by a Hummer in southwest Florida.
A 20-year-old woman has died after the scooter she was riding in was rear ended by a Hummer in southwest Florida.
A worker on a cargo ship docked in South Florida is recovering from injuries after officials say he was struck by a cargo container.
A worker on a cargo ship docked in South Florida is recovering from injuries after officials say he was struck by a cargo container.
Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in the woods in southwest Florida.
Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in the woods in southwest Florida.
Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero.
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $140,847.88 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $140,847.88 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $12 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $12 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.
A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.
A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.
A man has died after authorities say he fell from a 16th floor balcony of a downtown Jacksonville hotel.
A man has died after authorities say he fell from a 16th floor balcony of a downtown Jacksonville hotel.
Authorities are investigating after they say a fight erupted between two neighbors over their dogs led to a shooting in South Florida.
Authorities are investigating after they say a fight erupted between two neighbors over their dogs led to a shooting in South Florida.
Authorities are searching by land and sea for an 8-year-old Autistic boy who went missing while vacationing in the Florida Panhandle.
Authorities are searching by land and sea for an 8-year-old Autistic boy who went missing while vacationing in the Florida Panhandle.
Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy's purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store.
Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy's purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store.
A Cocoa couple has been charged after police said they found pipe bombs and a cache of weapons inside their central Florida home.
A Cocoa couple has been charged after police said they found pipe bombs and a cache of weapons inside their central Florida home.
A Panhandle marine park has a new addition to its family - a baby bottlenose dolphin. And it's a girl.
A Panhandle marine park has a new addition to its family - a baby bottlenose dolphin. And it's a girl.
Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a bus and killed at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a bus and killed at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
A man and his 13-year-old son have been rescued after their airboat sank in the Florida Everglades.
A man and his 13-year-old son have been rescued after their airboat sank in the Florida Everglades.
Republican tea party favorite and former U.S. Congressman Allen West is joining Fox News as a political contributor.
Republican tea party favorite and former U.S. Congressman Allen West is joining Fox News as a political contributor.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.
Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.
Family members say the 90-year-old southwest Florida man who was trapped in his car for two days earlier this year has died.
Family members say the 90-year-old southwest Florida man who was trapped in his car for two days earlier this year has died.
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade made one high school senior's night when he showed up unexpectedly at her prom.
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade made one high school senior's night when he showed up unexpectedly at her prom.
Authorities say an 86-year-old central Florida mother has confessed to fatally shooting her son in self-defense.
Authorities say an 86-year-old central Florida mother has confessed to fatally shooting her son in self-defense.
A team from the University of Miami Hospital is sharing their story after being summoned to Panama to rescue an NCIS federal agent.
A team from the University of Miami Hospital is sharing their story after being summoned to Panama to rescue an NCIS federal agent.
Two Good Samaritans are being praised after authorities say they rescued a disabled veteran whose wheelchair rolled into a southwest Florida pond.
Two Good Samaritans are being praised after authorities say they rescued a disabled veteran whose wheelchair rolled into a southwest Florida pond.
A 14-month-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was hit by a vehicle and dragged for several feet.
A 14-month-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was hit by a vehicle and dragged for several feet.
A South Florida doctor is facing up to two decades in prison after pleading guilty to drug and tax charges arising from an illegal pill mill operation.
A South Florida doctor is facing up to two decades in prison after pleading guilty to drug and tax charges arising from an illegal pill mill operation.
A new art museum being built in South Florida has received a $15 million gift from an anonymous donor
A new art museum being built in South Florida has received a $15 million gift from an anonymous donor
A man driving a pickup truck died after crashing into a Tampa Bay area school bus.
A man driving a pickup truck died after crashing into a Tampa Bay area school bus.
An American Airlines flight that was headed to Miami from Brazil has made an emergency landing in Aruba because of a mechanical problem.
An American Airlines flight that was headed to Miami from Brazil has made an emergency landing in Aruba because of a mechanical problem.
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer is defending himself against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial.
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer is defending himself against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial.
Fashion designer Donna Karan is promoting Haitian artisanship.
Fashion designer Donna Karan is promoting Haitian artisanship.
A southwest Florida deputy and his girlfriend have been charged with growing marijuana at their home.
A southwest Florida deputy and his girlfriend have been charged with growing marijuana at their home.
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
A Tampa Bay area man has been convicted of killing his ailing wife.
A Tampa Bay area man has been convicted of killing his ailing wife.
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
A Tampa Bay area girl throwing the first pitch at a Rays game got a big surprise from her father, who had been stationed in Afghanistan for the past two years.
A Tampa Bay area girl throwing the first pitch at a Rays game got a big surprise from her father, who had been stationed in Afghanistan for the past two years.
Hialeah's former mayor and his wife have been released on bail after surrendering to face federal tax evasion charges.
Hialeah's former mayor and his wife have been released on bail after surrendering to face federal tax evasion charges.
Exactly 100 years after making the first successful flight between Key West and Havana, Cuba, aviation pioneer Domingo Rosillo del Toro is being honored.
Exactly 100 years after making the first successful flight between Key West and Havana, Cuba, aviation pioneer Domingo Rosillo del Toro is being honored.
Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands have decided not to prosecute two Americans accused of having one bullet each in their luggage at the airport in the British territory.
Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands have decided not to prosecute two Americans accused of having one bullet each in their luggage at the airport in the British territory.
Sentencing has been delayed for a Muslim cleric convicted in South Florida of supporting the Pakistani Taliban terror organization.
Sentencing has been delayed for a Muslim cleric convicted in South Florida of supporting the Pakistani Taliban terror organization.
The automatic budget cuts that grounded the Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds are taking a toll on performers, air show announcers, concessionaires, vendors and others who depend on air shows and the...
The automatic budget cuts that grounded the Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds are taking a toll on performers, air show announcers, concessionaires, vendors and others who depend on air shows and the millions of...
The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast will be hiring an executive director now that the federal government has approved its management plan.
The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast will be hiring an executive director now that the federal government has approved its management plan.
The attorney who represented O.J. Simpson during his armed robbery trial in Las Vegas has begun testifying at a hearing in which the former football star is seeking a new trial.
The attorney who represented O.J. Simpson during his armed robbery trial in Las Vegas has begun testifying at a hearing in which the former football star is seeking a new trial.
One of Gov. Rick Scott's top priorities this year is now law.
One of Gov. Rick Scott's top priorities this year is now law.
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have returned nearly two dozen Cuban migrants to their homeland.
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have returned nearly two dozen Cuban migrants to their homeland.
A South Florida woman faces aggravated manslaughter charges in the death of her 11-month-old son who was left inside a vehicle.
A South Florida woman faces aggravated manslaughter charges in the death of her 11-month-old son who was left inside a vehicle.
A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.
A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.
The Miami Herald has vacated its longtime headquarters on Biscayne Bay.
The Miami Herald has vacated its longtime headquarters on Biscayne Bay.
Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a shooting victim was dropped off at a convenience store in Pasco County.
Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a shooting victim was dropped off at a convenience store in Pasco County.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $51,304.76, the Florida Lottery said Friday.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $51,304.76, the Florida Lottery said Friday.
A 24-year-old man faces up to 30 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter and child neglect in the death of his 5-month-old son.
A 24-year-old man faces up to 30 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter and child neglect in the death of his 5-month-old son.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
A central Florida man is in jail after deputies say he wore a disguise while slashing his wife's face, then made up a story about a home invasion to cover up his actions.
A central Florida man is in jail after deputies say he wore a disguise while slashing his wife's face, then made up a story about a home invasion to cover up his actions.
A convicted felon who was recently released from prison hid under a woman's bed after she let him into her house by mistake while police were searching for him.
A convicted felon who was recently released from prison hid under a woman's bed after she let him into her house by mistake while police were searching for him.
Sen. John Thune and University of South Dakota President James Abbott will be among the colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth on Friday.
Sen. John Thune and University of South Dakota President James Abbott will be among the colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth on Friday.
Dozens of tea party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.
Dozens of tea party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers.
