Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Disney World moving manatee, three dolphins from EPCOT's 'Nemo & Friends' attraction
A manatee and three dolphins will be leaving "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park -- and moving to new facilities in Florida.
A manatee and three dolphins will be leaving "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park -- and moving to new facilities in Florida.
VIDEO: Miami-Dade police drag Tyreek Hill out of car after he put window back up
Miami-Dade police released body camera footage showing officers dragging NFL superstar Tyreek Hill out of his car.
Miami-Dade police released body camera footage showing officers dragging NFL superstar Tyreek Hill out of his car.
Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, forecast to strengthen into hurricane: NHC
Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the sixth named storm of the hurricane season a day before the official peak of the season, the NHC reported.
Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the sixth named storm of the hurricane season a day before the official peak of the season, the NHC reported.
Paralyzed Florida deputy regains movement, walks into his retirement party
A master deputy who was told by doctors he might never walk again strode unassisted into his retirement party after 32 years in law enforcement.
A master deputy who was told by doctors he might never walk again strode unassisted into his retirement party after 32 years in law enforcement.
No active shooter at Disney's Magic Kingdom, sheriff says; fight, followed by popping noise led to panic
Reports of a shooting or an active shooter situation at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Thursday night are not true, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Reports of a shooting or an active shooter situation at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Thursday night are not true, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman accused of killing 9-year-old girl directed Rottweiler to attack her: 'I'm fixin' to kill her'
Tyshael Martin, of Florida, has been arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions, according to deputies.
Tyshael Martin, of Florida, has been arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions, according to deputies.
Florida man accused of secretly recording young girls at Walmart with hidden GoPro
The 32-year-old man was hit with 403 counts of possession of child pornography.
The 32-year-old man was hit with 403 counts of possession of child pornography.
'Explode everything' threats at Florida Starbucks, McDonald's tied to Israel-Hamas conflict: DOJ
New details have been revealed about Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, a man who is accused of threatening to “explode everything" at several businesses and facilities in Orange County, including two Starbucks locations, a McDonald's and an energy facility.
New details have been revealed about Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, a man who is accused of threatening to “explode everything" at several businesses and facilities in Orange County, including two Starbucks locations, a McDonald's and an energy facility.
Doctor without hearing aid couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient scream, Florida board says
The Florida doctor was allegedly not wearing his hearing aids during two colonoscopy procedures, including one involving a patient who wasn’t completely sedated.
The Florida doctor was allegedly not wearing his hearing aids during two colonoscopy procedures, including one involving a patient who wasn’t completely sedated.
WATCH: Possible lightning bolt causes spark, dirt explosion outside Florida home
Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.
Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.
Florida rescue team saves American flag as Debby roars by coastline
A Florida rescue team made time to save an American flag as Debby roared by the coastline in the Sunshine State.
A Florida rescue team made time to save an American flag as Debby roared by the coastline in the Sunshine State.
Pitbull buys naming rights to FIU football stadium in Miami: 'Paws up, Dale!'
Pitbull and FIU Athletics have agreed to a 10-year deal that'll transform the Panthers' home football stadium to “Pitbull Stadium," the university announced Tuesday morning.
Pitbull and FIU Athletics have agreed to a 10-year deal that'll transform the Panthers' home football stadium to “Pitbull Stadium," the university announced Tuesday morning.
13-year-old crushed to death by tree during Hurricane Debby, deputies say
A 13-year-old was crushed to death after a tree downed by Hurricane Debby fell onto a mobile home in Levy County, according to deputies.
A 13-year-old was crushed to death after a tree downed by Hurricane Debby fell onto a mobile home in Levy County, according to deputies.
Noah Lyles pulls out Olympic 100 by five-thousandths of a second
Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by .005 seconds Sunday, waiting some 30 seconds after the finish of an excruciatingly close sprint to find out he’d edged out Kishane Thompson of Jamaica.
Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by .005 seconds Sunday, waiting some 30 seconds after the finish of an excruciatingly close sprint to find out he’d edged out Kishane Thompson of Jamaica.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
Chinese citizen arrested after repeatedly trying to get into Trump's Mar-a-Lago
A Chinese citizen was arrested after police said he repeatedly tried to get into former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.
A Chinese citizen was arrested after police said he repeatedly tried to get into former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Sean Kingston, mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme in Florida
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud.
Wild video: Florida man survives 60-foot plunge into creek with minor injuries
A Florida man plummeted into a creek from what he said was a 60-foot-tall tree and, surprisingly, he only had minor injuries.
A Florida man plummeted into a creek from what he said was a 60-foot-tall tree and, surprisingly, he only had minor injuries.