Recreational pot group says it won't meet deadline
In an email to supporters Monday, leaders of the “Regulate Florida” ballot initiative, which called for the state to regulate marijuana in the same way as alcohol, acknowledged they would not collect the necessary petition signatures before a Feb. 1 deadline.
In an email to supporters Monday, leaders of the “Regulate Florida” ballot initiative, which called for the state to regulate marijuana in the same way as alcohol, acknowledged they would not collect the necessary petition signatures before a Feb. 1 deadline.
Horses reported slaughtered in Lake, Marion, Sumter counties
Authorities continue to search for who is responsible for the slaughter of horses in Marion County. Detectives in Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties believe someone is mutilating the horse for their meat.
Authorities continue to search for who is responsible for the slaughter of horses in Marion County. Detectives in Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties believe someone is mutilating the horse for their meat.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying communications satellite
SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a communications satellite, jointly owned by Japan and Singapore.
SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a communications satellite, jointly owned by Japan and Singapore.
Chance of severe weather across Central Florida on Tuesday
A line of storms will sweep through on Tuesday, creating a risk for a possible tornado for counties in the western parts of our viewing area.
A line of storms will sweep through on Tuesday, creating a risk for a possible tornado for counties in the western parts of our viewing area.
Woman says she encountered burglar inside home before being attacked by intruder
An Orlando woman said she came face-to-face with a burglar who was running out of her home in College Park. She entered her two-story house and said she encountered the intruder running down the stairs. He attacked her, knocking her to the ground. She attempted to take a photograph of the license plate of a getaway car and said the suspect backed over her.
An Orlando woman said she came face-to-face with a burglar who was running out of her home in College Park. She entered her two-story house and said she encountered the intruder running down the stairs. He attacked her, knocking her to the ground. She attempted to take a photograph of the license plate of a getaway car and said the suspect backed over her.
AMBER Alert issued for two children out of Jacksonville
A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for two children out of Jacksonville.
A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for two children out of Jacksonville.
Flagler County deputies recover over $6,000 worth of merchandise in shoplifting spree
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office says it stopped a Walmart shoplifting spree and recovered more than $6,000 worth of merchandise.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office says it stopped a Walmart shoplifting spree and recovered more than $6,000 worth of merchandise.
Flagler County residents clean up after EF-1 tornado
Things were quieter in Flagler County on Sunday after an EF-1 tornado swept through part of it on Saturday morning.
Things were quieter in Flagler County on Sunday after an EF-1 tornado swept through part of it on Saturday morning.
Winter Haven police arrest man accused of masturbating in front of child at Walmart
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
EF-1 tornado touched down in Flagler County, National Weather Service confirms
The tornado caused significant damage across parts of Flagler County, including overturning a camper and tearing a roof off a building.
The tornado caused significant damage across parts of Flagler County, including overturning a camper and tearing a roof off a building.
Severe weather tears through Central Florida
A tornado has reportedly caused damage in Flagler County.
A tornado has reportedly caused damage in Flagler County.
Georgia man calls out of work drunk on Thanksgiving, shows up with gun to rob it, police say
A Georgia man who claimed to be too intoxicated to work his Thanksgiving shift at a Steak ‘n Shake, nevertheless showed up at the franchise hours later -- apparently still drunk -- clutching a gun to try and rob it, officials said.
A Georgia man who claimed to be too intoxicated to work his Thanksgiving shift at a Steak ‘n Shake, nevertheless showed up at the franchise hours later -- apparently still drunk -- clutching a gun to try and rob it, officials said.
Florida man sentenced to 20 years after bringing condoms, pink dress to child-sex sting
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Thursday for attempting to entice a child for sex, according to the Department of Justice.
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Thursday for attempting to entice a child for sex, according to the Department of Justice.
Firehouse Subs offering free sandwiches on Saturday to people with these two names
Who wants free food?
Who wants free food?
Former Lakeland Police Deputy Chief found safe after going missing for 2 days
An 82-year-old man from Lakeland who had been missing for two days has been found safe.
An 82-year-old man from Lakeland who had been missing for two days has been found safe.
Girl chokes on zipper in Walmart pie, mom claims: 'Good thing I was trained'
TableTalk pies have been removed from that store's shelves.
TableTalk pies have been removed from that store's shelves.
Iguana nightmare: Massive iguana population turns Florida into 'Jurassic Park'
Viral videos show the problem taking on a life of its own, as iguanas are seen battling each other in plain sight on the streets and showing up unannounced in people's toilets.
Viral videos show the problem taking on a life of its own, as iguanas are seen battling each other in plain sight on the streets and showing up unannounced in people's toilets.
City of Ocala breaking ground on new first responder campus
Ocala Fire Rescue and the Ocala Police Department are breaking ground on a new first responder campus.
Ocala Fire Rescue and the Ocala Police Department are breaking ground on a new first responder campus.
Three men travel to grant dying man's wish to receive Christmas cards
"Words cannot explain. The way he looked at us, the way he hugged us.You could feel it. It was just amazing."
"Words cannot explain. The way he looked at us, the way he hugged us.You could feel it. It was just amazing."
Olympians and amateur triathletes to race in Challenge Daytona
Runners, bikers and swimmers are taking over the track at the Daytona International Speedway. Triathletes and triathlon fans from around the world at the World Center of Racing for Challenge Daytona.
Runners, bikers and swimmers are taking over the track at the Daytona International Speedway. Triathletes and triathlon fans from around the world at the World Center of Racing for Challenge Daytona.