Deputies say woman posed as baby photographer, drugged mother to steal newborn

The victim says on the third visit, the suspects gave her a cupcake to eat and she immediately felt ill. She told the suspects to leave and then noticed her house keys were missing.

Volusia County mother charged with beating her 7-year-old daughter to death

When deputies asked Janee Dickson if she thought her daughter was dead before she brought her to the hospital, they say she replied, "basically, yea."

Alligator Robb 'speaks' to gators, says reptiles can solve problems from HIV to cancer

After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."

Court allows prosecution over AR-15 photo

A state appeals court Friday said prosecutors can pursue a case against a former North Marion High School student who sent a Snapchat photo to a student showing an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and the caption, “Show and Tell @NM on Monday.”

Florida man with hepatitis A sues Denny's

A Florida man who contracted hepatitis A is suing the restaurant chain Denny’s, Inc. and the company that operates a Denny's franchise in Osceola County.

3 female students at Lake Brantley H.S. arrested, accused of making shooting threat

Three students have been arrested after police say a BB gun was found on the campus at Lake Brantley High School. The school was placed on a lockdown after a picture surfaced on SnapChat of what appeared to be a student holding a gun.

Police 'link' deceased neighbor to death of 6-year-old SC girl

Authorities said the body of Coty Scott Taylor, 30, was discovered at his home located at 602 Piccadilly Square. 

Police: Florida woman starved dogs to death, tossed their bodies in dumpster

Police say Devonna Hinds adopted the dogs — a white miniature poodle named Paris and a white/brindle pit bull named Karma — and kept them in plastic crates.

Daytona 500 sells out for 5th straight year

All reserved grandstand seats have been purchased for the 62nd running of “The Great American Race," the Daytona International Speedway announced Thursday.

Ocala Fire Rescue donates vehicle to community in Bahamas

The Bahamas is still in need following the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian and Ocala Fire Rescue has stepped up by donating a vehicle to the community of Marsh Harbour.

Gambling talks continue, minus Seminole Tribe of Florida

House and Senate leaders are continuing to huddle on a sweeping gambling deal that could open the door to sports betting in the state, but the Seminole Tribe of Florida --- a key player in any agreement --- isn’t yet part of the discussions, Senate President Bill Galvano said Thursday.