124 arrested by Polk County detectives during ‘Operation Santa’s Naughty List’
More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”
More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”
Florida bills would require employers to give 3 months of paid leave for new parents
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Manatee with bicycle tire stuck around body at Blue Spring State Park remains uncaptured, officials say
Sealife rescue groups are attempting to trap the manatee so the tire can be safely removed.
Sealife rescue groups are attempting to trap the manatee so the tire can be safely removed.
Man punches Walmart holiday shopper for 'taking too long' in checkout line, police say
Henry Harvey and another customer got into a verbal argument, which turned physical when Harvey punched the victim in the head, police say.
Henry Harvey and another customer got into a verbal argument, which turned physical when Harvey punched the victim in the head, police say.
Navy: Flight training suspended for Saudi students
Flight training has been suspended for more than 300 Saudi Arabian students at three bases in Florida in the wake of the deadly shooting by a Saudi Air Force officer on Friday, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.
Flight training has been suspended for more than 300 Saudi Arabian students at three bases in Florida in the wake of the deadly shooting by a Saudi Air Force officer on Friday, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.
An excessive amount of body spray caused an evacuation on a Florida school bus
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
Sheriff escorts man to jail after 'extremely emaciated' dog found: 'This is how we treat you'
A Florida sheriff personally escorted a man into jail for failing to provide enough food for his “extremely emaciated” dog, warning neglectful pet owners that “if this is how you treat your dog … this is how we treat you.”
A Florida sheriff personally escorted a man into jail for failing to provide enough food for his “extremely emaciated” dog, warning neglectful pet owners that “if this is how you treat your dog … this is how we treat you.”
UPS drivers nationwide to stop on routes, hold moment of silence for driver slain in truck hijacking
To honor the memory of a UPS driver who was killed Thursday in a kidnapping and police pursuit that ended in gunfire, UPS drivers across the country will be pausing on their routes for a moment of silence at 5 p.m. ET Monday.
To honor the memory of a UPS driver who was killed Thursday in a kidnapping and police pursuit that ended in gunfire, UPS drivers across the country will be pausing on their routes for a moment of silence at 5 p.m. ET Monday.
FBI says it presumes Pensacola naval base shooting was act of terrorism
Authorities investigating the attack are reportedly focused on finding several unaccounted for Saudi nationals linked to the shooting.
Authorities investigating the attack are reportedly focused on finding several unaccounted for Saudi nationals linked to the shooting.
3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting showed 'exceptional heroism,' Navy says
The U.S. Navy has identified the three sailors who died in the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday.
The U.S. Navy has identified the three sailors who died in the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday.
2nd innocent victim in Florida UPS truck hijacking, shootout identified
An innocent bystander was on his way home from work when he got stuck in traffic. He was fatally shot during the shootout.
An innocent bystander was on his way home from work when he got stuck in traffic. He was fatally shot during the shootout.
Official: Naval shooter hosted dinner party to watch mass shooting videos before fatal attack
The Saudi student who fatally shot three people at a U.S. naval base hosted a dinner party beforehand where he watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
The Saudi student who fatally shot three people at a U.S. naval base hosted a dinner party beforehand where he watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
Sailor from St. Petersburg, 19, among victims in Pensacola Navy base shooting
St. Petersburg native Mohammed Haitham was one of the three victims killed in Friday's shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, the US Navy confirmed.
St. Petersburg native Mohammed Haitham was one of the three victims killed in Friday's shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, the US Navy confirmed.
'He died a hero': Family recounts heroics of 23-year-old sailor killed in Pensacola shooting
Joshua Watson had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and looked forward to a military career as a pilot. On Saturday, he was being hailed a hero, as his family recounted how the 23-year-old — in his last minutes of life — led first responders to an active shooter at the Pensacola naval base.
Joshua Watson had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and looked forward to a military career as a pilot. On Saturday, he was being hailed a hero, as his family recounted how the 23-year-old — in his last minutes of life — led first responders to an active shooter at the Pensacola naval base.
Heartfelt moment between Disney princess and boy with autism
The mother of an autistic child says her son opens up when he visits Walt Disney World, especially when he interacts with the characters.
The mother of an autistic child says her son opens up when he visits Walt Disney World, especially when he interacts with the characters.
Rare gold coin found in Tampa Salvation Army red kettle
Mystery donor gives rare gold coin to Salvation Army in Tampa.
Mystery donor gives rare gold coin to Salvation Army in Tampa.
Chase with stolen UPS truck ends with shootout, 4 dead in South Florida
A law enforcement official says four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after the driver was kidnapped by at least two robbery suspects who led police on a two-county chase that ended in gunfire at a busy intersection during rush hour.
A law enforcement official says four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after the driver was kidnapped by at least two robbery suspects who led police on a two-county chase that ended in gunfire at a busy intersection during rush hour.
Thousands flock to the town that keeps Christmas spirit year-round
The annual pilgrimage to the small town with the big name in Central Florida is underway as people stop by to get their Christmas Cards post marked in...Christmas!
The annual pilgrimage to the small town with the big name in Central Florida is underway as people stop by to get their Christmas Cards post marked in...Christmas!
George Zimmerman suing Trayvon Martin's family, prosecutors for $100 million, attorney confirms
Zimmerman is seeking $100 million in civil damages, abuse of civil process, conspiracy, and alleging defamation.
Zimmerman is seeking $100 million in civil damages, abuse of civil process, conspiracy, and alleging defamation.
Walt Disney World announces when the 'Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser' hotel will open
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will place guests in a spaceship for their stay, similar to a cruise ship.
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will place guests in a spaceship for their stay, similar to a cruise ship.