With $100,000 reward, family of Don Lewis pushes for answers in 'Tiger King' cold case
In early 2020, millions of people tuned in to watch Netflix’s hit show Tiger King as the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic played out. Now, billboards have popped up around town with the question, "Who killed Don Lewis?"
Coast Guard seized $26 million in cocaine, marijuana
The U.S. Coast Guard unloaded almost $26 million in cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades, the agency said in a news release.
'Back the Blue' mural in Tampa vandalized by 2 separate people, city says
Tampa police are looking for the people who defaced a mural painted on the roadway in front of the Tampa Police Department's downtown headquarters.
Woman kicked off flight for 'offensive' mask — here's what it said
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
Hearing for accused teen Twitter hacker interrupted by pornography
Accused Twitter hacker Graham Clark's bond will remain high at $725,000. That ruling came during a raucous Wednesday morning virtual hearing for the 17-year-old.
Trump encourages Floridians to vote by mail, despite criticizing mail-in voting
President Trump has made headlines in recent weeks for his criticisms of mail-in voting, saying it would cause fraudulent votes to be cast. But that apparently doesn't apply to Florida.
Florida deputy jumps on Jet Ski, chases down fugitive trying to swim away, body cam video shows
A Florida deputy’s bodycam recorded his wild pursuit of a wanted fugitive last week that began on foot and ended after a short rundown on a Jet Ski.
Florida man buys $140,000 Porsche with check printed from home computer
The suspect tried to then purchase 3 Rolex watches.
Teen father, baby at center of Amber Alert located in Apopka, Florida
The 2-week-old baby at the center of an Amber Alert out of Broward County, Florida is safe and being cared for at a hospital, according to the Coconut Creek Police Department. The baby's 17-year-old father is in custody.
Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-in
The U.S. Navy is investigating a video in which military work dogs attacked a “Colin Kaepernick stand-in” during a demonstration at a Navy Seal Museum fundraiser.
'Back the Blue' mural painted outside Tampa police headquarters
A mural in downtown Tampa is drawing praise and criticism. Organizers say they want to show their support for law enforcement, but they may have been a little over-eager because they painted it before officially getting a permit.
Splash Mountain ride vehicle became submerged underwater with guests onboard, video shows
Another rider posted photos of the incident as well, showing their feet submerged in water and the ride vehicle wet and submerged underwater.
Tampa teen faces 30 felony charges for hacking prominent Twitter accounts; 2 others charged
Prosecutors announced the arrest of a Tampa teenager believed to be the mastermind behind the hacking of prominent Twitter accounts, along with two other suspects.
Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
Mississippi deputy dies after saving 10-year-old son at Florida beach
A deputy sheriff from Mississippi has died after saving his 10-year-old son from a rip current off a beach in Florida.
SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
$30,000 reward offered for information in murder of 3 fishing buddies in Frostproof
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several agencies to offer a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed three men fishing in Frostproof Friday evening.
‘Florida is already Wuhan, China’: Doctors sound alarm as Miami-Dade ICUs reach 118 percent of capacity
A doctor at one of the state’s largest hospitals is sounding an alarm, comparing the current spike in cases in the county to the first known outbreak in Wuhan, China.
After months apart, 90-year-old Lakeland man wears full PPE to say final goodbye to wife with dementia
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
Florida officer beaten unconscious by suspect needs facial reconstructive surgery, police say
A Florida police officer needs facial reconstructive surgery after he was beaten unconscious by a suspect early Thursday morning.