VIDEO: 3-legged bear breaks into Florida home's lanai, drinks 3 White Claws | 'Oh my God, look at him!'
A Lake Mary, Florida, mother received the shock of her life when she discovered that a three-legged black bear, affectionately known as Tripod, had somehow managed to break into her home while her 13-year-old son was inside with the family dog. The woman said the bear even accessed her outdoor refrigerator and helped itself to three of her White Claws.
Virginia Task Force 1 heads to Florida as Tropical Storm Idalia threatens coast
FEMA has activated Virginia Task Force 1 as Idalia possibly strengthens into a hurricane moving towards the coast.
Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'
There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Jacksonville Dollar General shooting suspect: What we know
Authorities say a 21-year-old white man wearing a mask and brandishing a weapon with a swastika shot and killed three Black people at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida.
Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
Woman arrested for allegedly poisoning man's drink with insect killer
A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Washington woman, ex-wife of Jared Bridegan arrested in Microsoft exec murder
The ex-wife of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan was arrested Thursday for his murder more than 18 months after he was shot to death in front of his toddler daughter.
Two arrested in USF's first on-campus homicide in nearly 20 years: Authorities
USF Police are investigating what led to the first on-campus homicide in nearly two decades after a 61-year-old man was found dead in a university parking lot over the weekend.
Florida woman doused herself in Mountain Dew to erase DNA after killing roommate in Daytona Beach: police
Nichole Maks, the woman suspected of killing her 79-year-old roommate, allegedly tried to pour diet Mountain Dew soda all over her body in attempt to erase DNA evidence, according to an arrest affidavit.
'What is that?': Green fireball blazes across Florida sky
Stargazers across Florida were surprised when a green fireball flashed across the sky.
Florida dive team uncovers graveyard of cars in lake while searching for bodies
Miami-Dade police say a majority of the cars in the lake "are going to come back to crime."
Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer
Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez's wife saved his life during a suicide attempt last month when she seized his arm, their lawyer said Monday in a statement.
Suspect killed at Holiday Inn after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stop, police say
A Miami man who allegedly shot two Orlando Police Officers downtown was shot and killed by SWAT officers at a Holiday Inn.
Boy falls from coaster at Florida amusement park, rushed to hospital with 'traumatic injuries': officials
A six-year-old child was rushed to the hospital on Thursday with serious injuries after possibly falling off a roller coaster at the Kissimmee Fun Spot amusement park, according to paramedics.
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.
Florida suitcase murder: Husband used chainsaw to dismember wife's body found in bags off coast, police say
A Florida man was arrested after his wife's remains were found in multiple suitcases off the intracoastal waterway in Delray Beach.
Florida women arrested after fight in which woman's ear was bitten off
Deputies said one woman accused another of stealing alcohol and vape pens before the brawl began.
Florida teen, adult rescued from accused human trafficker they met online, sheriff says: 'Sick individual'
The Hernando County sheriff is urging parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online after he says a teen and a young adult were human trafficked by a man they met on an online dating app and recently rescued in Spring Hill.
Suitcase murder mystery: Florida police release sketches of woman found in 3 bags in water
Delray Beach Police have released an artist rendering of the woman whose remains were found in three suitcases in a body of water in South Florida.