Florida sheriff: Alleged burglars call 911 from crime scene to ask for ride to airport
Two people in Florida were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, authorities said. Deputies responded to a home Saturday after a 911 call was made, but nobody spoke, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. At the home, the deputies concluded that nobody lived there, but they found a male suspect and his girlfriend inside the home after entering it through an unlocked door.
Fog bow spotted in Florida: Here is what it is
Have you ever heard of a "fog bow?" It appears conditions were right for one to appear Monday in Florida. The National Weather Service in Melbourne said in a tweet that one of its forecasters captured the "fog bow" in Viera, Florida, which is southeast of Orlando.
Here's where you can ski, snowboard indoors in Florida
Whether you're skiing for the first time or need some practice before hitting the slopes somewhere else, there's a spot in Orlando where you can ski -- or snowboard -- indoors!
Tank America: Drive a tank and crush cars at this Florida attraction
Have you ever wanted to drive a tank? Now you can -- and you can cruise through mud and crush a car. At Tank America, you can drive a 17-ton FV 433 Abbot tank along a 3/4-mile course.
Dinosaur stolen from Florida attraction
Authorities in Pasco County, Florida are looking for a stolen animatronic dinosaur, part of the Dinos and Dragons exhibit.
Florida man posed as Disney World cast member, stole R2-D2 droid, deputies say
A Central Florida man was arrested after deputies said he posed as a Walt Disney World cast member and took a ‘Star Wars’ R2-D2 droid, in the hopes that Disney's security would hire him.
Avon Park Mowerplex hosting Snowbird Nationals lawnmower races
Once a month, a dirt track in Avon Park hosts some high-adrenaline racing, but it's not cars or motorcycles flying around this track. It's lawnmowers.
Naked Clearwater man tried to kill woman along Brevard highway, deputies say
Deputies in Brevard County say a naked Clearwater man was arrested for beating and choking a woman that he’d just hit with his car Thursday afternoon.
Florida woman finds iguana in her toilet
A woman in Hollywood, Florida was surprised to find an unexpected stranger inside of her toilet. Michelle Bennett said she was startled to find an iguana in her toilet as she lifted the lid.
Animatronic goose malfunctions at Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain ride
Footage from MagicalNewsLIVE shows the usually cheerful and upright goose sprawled out on its back on the boat that he fishes from.
What was thought to be asteroid could be space junk
Scientists are monitoring what they believe is space junk comprised of a rocket launched 50 years ago.
Photoshoot goes wrong after men go overboard, boat strikes dock
The men were able to swim to a nearby sailboat and one suffered minor injuries, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Florida company selling asteroid insurance ahead of Nov. 2 fly-by
A Florida company that gained viral attention for selling alien abduction insurance is now selling asteroid insurance just in time for a space rock set to fly by Earth one day before the 2020 election.
Toddler gets his head stuck in toilet seat, dad has to cut it off with saw
A Florida family found themselves in an unusual situation when their 2-year-old son got his training toilet stuck around his neck. The family filmed the removal process, which required a saw and apparently a toddler who is amazingly good at standing still for his age.
Polk deputy responds to call about alligator in shed, realizes it was a pool float
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
French air-to-air missile accidentally sent to Lakeland airport
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
Florida man with 3 prior DUIs arrested after driving lawnmower on highway while intoxicated, deputies say
When the deputy made contact with Burke, he said that he could smell alcohol coming from his breath and his speech was slurred.
Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
Church advertises AR-15 gun giveaway at Sunday service that bans ‘ANTIFA-like’ apparel, baggy pants
A church in Troy, New York is facing criticism for holding a raffle giveaway offering church-goers the chance to win an AR-15 assault rifle.
Unimpressed newborn is an entire mood in viral photo
A newborn baby in Brazil showed she wasn't in the mood to be born in a viral Facebook photo.