Lawsuit: Florida condo collapse triggered by nearby building work
Construction of a luxury building next door triggered the collapse of an already fragile Florida condominium that killed 98 people in June, according to a new lawsuit.
Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
Florida's DeSantis dubs Biden admin the 'Brandon administration'
Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.
Disney's 50th anniversary celebration underway: What to expect
Festivities will begin on October 1st, the same day the theme park company opened its first Florida park in 1971, and go for 18 months.
Florida woman accused of starving dogs, killing one of them: police
She's facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
Brian Laundrie remains: When to expect autopsy results from forensic anthropologist
The Laundrie family's attorney says a forensic anthropologist analyzing Brian Laundrie's remains will likely have some answers regarding his manner, cause and time of death within a matter of weeks.
'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
Police dispel reports that DNA didn’t match Brian Laundrie remains
The North Port Police Department is dispelling reports that DNA does not match the remains of Brian Laundrie.
Notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains 'may be salvageable,' North Port police say
Brian Laundrie's notebook and backpack were discovered near his remains, and though the area had previously been underwater, investigators say the notebook could provide answers about Laundrie's final days.
Tom Brady's heartwarming gesture leaves young cancer survivor in tears
Tom Brady approached a young Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan who was holding a sign saying he beat brain cancer. After the quarterback gave him a hat and shook his hand, the boy broke down in tears.
DeSantis: We are actively recruiting out-of-state police officers out of job due to vaccine mandates
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
Brian Laundrie search: No discrepancy between FBI and parents on missing timeline, family's lawyer says
The attorney for the family of Brian Laundrie has chalked up differences in the timeline of when he was reported missing to a lack of communication between law enforcement agencies, saying there is "no discrepancy between the FBI and the Laundries."
Brian Laundrie search: Attention shifts to parents after human remains found in North Port park
Now that human remains have been found alongside Brian Laundrie's backpack and notebook in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, attention is shifting to his parents' actions following Gabby Petito's homicide and their son's subsequent disappearance.
George Zimmerman's former lawyer accused of witness tampering in rape case
Hal Uhrig, an attorney who briefly represented George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, is accused of witness tampering in a juvenile rape case.
Teacher, pastor among Hillsborough human trafficking sting arrests
Sheriff Chad Chronister says a new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking task force completed their first undercover sting operation, resulting in 125 arrests.
Nikolas Cruz to plead guilty to Parkland school massacre, attorney says
The gunman who killed 14 students and three staff members at a Parkland, Florida, high school will plead guilty to their murders, his attorneys said Friday. The guilty plea would set up a penalty phase where Nikolas Cruz would be be fighting against the death penalty and hoping for life without parole.
'Human remains detection' K9 from Pasco County joins search for Brian Laundrie in Carlton Reserve
Pasco County K9 Diesel, trained to detect human remains, has joined in on the search for Brian Laundrie at the Carlton Reserve.
Elizabeth Smart on Gabby Petito case: Knowing what she went through is 'heartbreaking'
Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped for nine months when she was 14 years old by a street preacher and his wife, said Wednesday that it is "heartbreaking" knowing what Gabby Petito likely went through in the days and weeks leading up to her death.
Florida man who trapped gator in trash bin catches big snake in new video
In a new video posted to Instagram, the ‘Alligator Man’ is seen saving his neighborhood from a large snake using a towel.
'Celebration of Life' held for Miya Marcano
Miya’s parents have also formally launched the Miya Marcano Memorial Foundation to help families of missing persons.