American bald eagles build new home at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
6-year-old North Port girl accidentally shoots grandmother after finding gun in car, police say
Police are investigating after they say a 6-year-old accidentally shot her grandmother while she was driving on Thursday afternoon.
Daytona 500: 10 fast facts about 'The Great American Race'
The 65th running of the Daytona 500 is Sunday. Here are some quick facts about the race, and a look at some of its most memorable moments.
Massive fire burns hundreds of plastic containers at plant nursery in Kissimmee
More than 70 firefighters responded to a raging fire at a nursery in Kissimmee, Florida, on Thursday morning where nearly five acres of plastic planters caught fire, sending plumes of smoke into the air.
Watch: Tampa woman fights off attacker inside gym at apartment complex
Surveillance video caught the moments a stranger started attacking a Tampa woman and her efforts to fight back inside an apartment complex gym.
DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
'Burn after reading': Gabby Petito's parents say letter from Brian Laundrie's mom offered to help bury body
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Family of Parkland victim creates program for families impacted by gun violence
As the five-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting approaches, family members of the victims work to honor them.
Tampa rapper arrested for young mother's murder days after being acquitted of recording studio double-murder
Billy Adams walked from Tampa court a free man on Jan. 27. Three days later, police say he shot and killed a pregnant 22-year-old and left her body outside the vehicle where her toddler was sleeping.
Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase
The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.
Thieves in Florida tried to camouflage a stolen hot pink semi by painting it red, deputies say
A man and woman were arrested after they were caught spray painting a stolen semi-truck in Flagler County on Tuesday.
Ferrari left hanging in elevator shaft after Florida dealership's car lift malfunctions
A car elevator malfunction at a Ferrari dealership in South Florida left a pricey sports car damaged — and provided a challenge for responding fire rescue crews.
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Dog recovering after cemented to Florida sidewalk for days: 'He was left to die'
The shelter said Trooper was diagnosed with 22 medical conditions in one day.
Florida woman arrested for defrauding Holocaust survivor of $2.8 million in romance scam
The DOJ says Peaches Stergo met the 87-year-old man on a dating website and used the money she took from him to buy a home, cars, gold coins, Rolex watches, jewelry, and expensive clothes.
Intoxicated Florida woman, 81, kicks officer in groin during arrest, police say
Clarella Nelson Potter attacked officers at a restaurant and threatened to “kill” an officer while she was on her way to jail, police said.
Florida man wins $1M on scratch-off lotto ticket after being cut in line at Publix
A Florida man looking for luck found it last week when a cut in line resulted in a winning million-dollar lottery ticket.
'Pillowcase rapist' who terrorized Florida women in 1980s convicted in attack
One of South Florida's most notorious criminals, a man known as the "pillowcase rapist" who investigators say terrorized more than four dozen women in the 1980s, has been convicted in one of the attacks. He faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced in March.
Belly of the beast: Zookeepers reach into crocodiles’ stomachs to find missing bottle
Dramatic photos show workers using an endoscope to look closer at their stomachs after radiographs revealed unidentified objects in both crocs.
NHL All-Star skills competition featuring golf event, beach dunk tank
NHL All-Star Weekend is Feb. 3 and 4 and will feature the return of women's hockey players.



















