Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says

A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Florida beach ranked best in America again, only U.S. beach in top 50 worldwide

A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it among the best in the world.

Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home

A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.

US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say

ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.

Video: Good Samaritans help woman being dragged by man in SUV as she tries to pull 2 kids from vehicle

Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a woman in Florida and her two children when they saw a man trying to drive off against her will, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. 

Firefighters make kids' day by hosing down bouncy slide

Firefighters in Lehigh Acres, Florida, went above and beyond the call of duty as they hosed down a bouncy slide for kids playing on it.

Shooting at Easter event in Gainesville leaves three injured; police seeking suspect

A shooting at an Easter event in Gainesville on Sunday night left three people injured, including one with life-threatening wounds, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm

An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.

Florida State shooting latest: Reactions pour in after 2 killed, 5 hurt

The accused Florida State University shooter is the son of a local sheriff's deputy. His mother's service weapon was found at the scene of the shooting.

FSU shooting live updates: 2 dead, 5 hurt; suspect identified as FSU student, son of Leon County deputy

Two people were killed in a shooting Thursday morning on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, police said. Six people have been taken to the hospital, including the alleged gunman. Police said the alleged gunman has been identified and is believed to be a current FSU student and the son of a Florida sheriff's deputy.

President Trump to attend Florida UFC fight Saturday night

President Donald Trump's official schedule confirms he is planning to attend UFC 314 on Saturday night in Miami, Florida. Since his reelection, Trump has made several appearances at some of the nation’s premier sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Daytona 500 earlier this year.

Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA

Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.

VIDEO: Florida suspects smash Tesla gate and steal 3 cars, deputies say

Video captured the moment two suspects rammed down a gate using one stolen Tesla and then drove off with two other stolen Tesla cars from a parking lot in Miami, Florida.