PHOTO: Alligator fleeing Florida police 'at full speed' gets stuck under patrol car
A fugitive alligator running from police didn't plan its escape route very well and ended up getting stuck under a patrol car!
A fugitive alligator running from police didn't plan its escape route very well and ended up getting stuck under a patrol car!
This Florida county is banning adults without kids from playgrounds
The new rule is set to go into effect in a few weeks.
The new rule is set to go into effect in a few weeks.
Caregiver burned 10-year-old's arm with hot pot to 'teach the child a lesson,' Hillsborough Co. deputies say
A Hillsborough County woman faces child abuse charges after investigators say she intentionally burned a child as a form of discipline. According to deputies, she took a hot pot, which had just been used to heat ramen on the stovetop, and pressed it against the 10-year-old's arm to "teach the child a lesson."
A Hillsborough County woman faces child abuse charges after investigators say she intentionally burned a child as a form of discipline. According to deputies, she took a hot pot, which had just been used to heat ramen on the stovetop, and pressed it against the 10-year-old's arm to "teach the child a lesson."
'You can't bite your friends': Florida daycare teacher arrested after kicking kid, dislocating his arm: report
A daycare teacher in West Melbourne was arrested Monday on a child abuse charge for allegedly kicking a child and reportedly dislocating his arm, according to a police report.
A daycare teacher in West Melbourne was arrested Monday on a child abuse charge for allegedly kicking a child and reportedly dislocating his arm, according to a police report.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Lightning storms in Florida: Man struck while mowing his lawn, another hurt by shock waves outside AutoZone
Editor's Note: Officials originally stated two people had been struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon when storms moved through Central Florida. Further clarification Wednesday reveals the man outside the AutoZone store was injured by the shock waves of lightning that struck near him. He was not hit by the bolt itself.
Editor's Note: Officials originally stated two people had been struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon when storms moved through Central Florida. Further clarification Wednesday reveals the man outside the AutoZone store was injured by the shock waves of lightning that struck near him. He was not hit by the bolt itself.
Pregnant Florida woman pepper sprayed man who threatened her with shovel during road rage incident: police
Cocoa Police were called to a 7-Eleven after getting calls that a woman was pepper spraying a man during an argument.
Cocoa Police were called to a 7-Eleven after getting calls that a woman was pepper spraying a man during an argument.
Remembering Ally Goad: Family of woman killed by suspected drunk driver leaving hidden rocks around Florida
The 22-year-old from Oklahoma loved Universal Studios. Her family is placing painted rocks around the park to share her story.
The 22-year-old from Oklahoma loved Universal Studios. Her family is placing painted rocks around the park to share her story.
Pricey parakeet poached from porch, bird owners say
A bird napping is caught on camera as the video shows a thief calmly stealing a pricey parakeet. Now the family is desperate to get their bird back.
A bird napping is caught on camera as the video shows a thief calmly stealing a pricey parakeet. Now the family is desperate to get their bird back.
Florida man who planned to blow up his street with homemade explosives arrested, deputies say
A Florida man who allegedly built explosive devices with the intent to blow up himself and his street was arrested Monday in Lake County, according to an arrest affidavit.
A Florida man who allegedly built explosive devices with the intent to blow up himself and his street was arrested Monday in Lake County, according to an arrest affidavit.
2022 Florida Midterms: Votes already being cast as early mail ballots start trickling in
684 vote-by-mail ballots have already been returned to 41 county elections offices, according to the Florida Division of Elections, with most of them being returned in Okaloosa and Duval counties.
684 vote-by-mail ballots have already been returned to 41 county elections offices, according to the Florida Division of Elections, with most of them being returned in Okaloosa and Duval counties.
Florida elections law: Neighboring states show support for stricter voting laws in Sunshine State
Pointing to broader implications of the case, Georgia is backing Florida in a fight about a 2021 elections law that a federal judge said was unconstitutionally intended to discriminate against Black voters.
Pointing to broader implications of the case, Georgia is backing Florida in a fight about a 2021 elections law that a federal judge said was unconstitutionally intended to discriminate against Black voters.
Child dies after 16-year-old put pillow over her head 'to quiet her' while mom worked, police say
A 16-year-old girl in Florida is facing a manslaughter charge in her sister's death after she allegedly put a pillow over her face "to quiet her down" while her mom worked in the other room, according to the police report.
A 16-year-old girl in Florida is facing a manslaughter charge in her sister's death after she allegedly put a pillow over her face "to quiet her down" while her mom worked in the other room, according to the police report.
Sesame Place facing backlash after woman posts video of 2 girls being ignored by theme park character
A mother is speaking out on social media after she says a theme park character at Sesame Place ignored her children and greeted others. Sesame Place has since released a statement, but the mother alleges the park is just trying to save their appearance.
A mother is speaking out on social media after she says a theme park character at Sesame Place ignored her children and greeted others. Sesame Place has since released a statement, but the mother alleges the park is just trying to save their appearance.
Toys ‘R’ Us makes big comeback, returning to all Macy’s locations across US
The unveiling of the new locations come after Toys "R" Us became what many thought to be something of a distant memory when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its last two physical locations in New Jersey and Texas.
The unveiling of the new locations come after Toys "R" Us became what many thought to be something of a distant memory when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its last two physical locations in New Jersey and Texas.
Democrats, Moms for Liberty offer dueling messages to Florida voters
Competing political strategies and a debate about which side has more “grassroots” support continued playing out Saturday between Moms For Liberty, an emerging conservative powerhouse, and a Florida Democratic Party looking to reinvent itself.
Competing political strategies and a debate about which side has more “grassroots” support continued playing out Saturday between Moms For Liberty, an emerging conservative powerhouse, and a Florida Democratic Party looking to reinvent itself.
CDC ends COVID-19 reporting program for cruise industry
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ending a voluntary COVID-19 reporting program for the cruise industry.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ending a voluntary COVID-19 reporting program for the cruise industry.
Florida couple reveals heavenly figure in cedar slab from tree in Crystal River
Glenn and Shelly Pollack have been re-purposing antiques, metal, and wood for the last six years, but a few months ago, they came across a large slab of cedar that revealed a heavenly silhouette in the grain. Now they hope to share it with the world.
Glenn and Shelly Pollack have been re-purposing antiques, metal, and wood for the last six years, but a few months ago, they came across a large slab of cedar that revealed a heavenly silhouette in the grain. Now they hope to share it with the world.
Blue Angels select first female jet pilot in 76-year history
Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will join the team of pilots for the 2023 air show season.
Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will join the team of pilots for the 2023 air show season.
'Deplorable living conditions': Several dead dogs found inside cages in Florida man's Edgewater home
A Florida man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after several dead dogs were found inside his home in Edgewater.
A Florida man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after several dead dogs were found inside his home in Edgewater.