Infant dies after mother says she fell asleep while breastfeeding, North Port police say
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
Deputies: Fla. boy lived alone for 9 days without running water or electricity; asked neighbors for food
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
Florida man sentenced to probation for taping dog's mouth shut
A Florida man convicted of taping a dog's mouth shut and leaving the animal dehydrated and malnourished was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday.
A Florida man convicted of taping a dog's mouth shut and leaving the animal dehydrated and malnourished was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Florida rescue caring for 8-week-old puppy found with ears cut off, sewed with fishing line
"Someone had cut the ears off and sewed them together with fishing line. He also had scars on his neck from where a collar was starting embed."
"Someone had cut the ears off and sewed them together with fishing line. He also had scars on his neck from where a collar was starting embed."
Florida boy's love for shelter dogs sheds light on foster system
The photo of a young Bunnell boy grieving as his dog gets put down is tugging at heartstrings around the world.
The photo of a young Bunnell boy grieving as his dog gets put down is tugging at heartstrings around the world.
Lee County hospital employee accused of sucking on patient's toes
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
'I think I took it a little too far': Florida boy, 12, beat dog with metal pipes, deputies say
Deputies said they were contacted by Animal Control after the boy's mother told them he had tied up the dog, named Tiny, and beat it with a pipe.
Deputies said they were contacted by Animal Control after the boy's mother told them he had tied up the dog, named Tiny, and beat it with a pipe.
Girls take $650 hit after scammers use counterfeit cash to buy cookies
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.
Deputies: Winter Park woman faces murder charge after zipping boyfriend in suitcase
A Florida woman has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge after detectives said her boyfriend died after being zipped into a suitcase and left inside for hours.
A Florida woman has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge after detectives said her boyfriend died after being zipped into a suitcase and left inside for hours.
South Florida mother accused of trying to murder baby, 2 children
Hialeah officers arrested 31-year-old Ailenys Carmenate on Saturday after they said she attempted to suffocate a 6-month-old infant and then choke two older children in her home.
Hialeah officers arrested 31-year-old Ailenys Carmenate on Saturday after they said she attempted to suffocate a 6-month-old infant and then choke two older children in her home.
Florida girl who needed 'extremely rare' blood donations during cancer battle is now in remission
Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.
Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.
10-year-old once thought to never be able to walk runs across finish line at Disney Princess 5K
A 10-year-old defying the odds.
A 10-year-old defying the odds.
Longwood officers pay for Tampa woman's ride home after getting lost going to salon
The woman had been driving around for 10 hours after leaving her home in Tampa -- and ending up in Longwood!
The woman had been driving around for 10 hours after leaving her home in Tampa -- and ending up in Longwood!
Surfer captures drone footage of sharks gathering in shallow water at New Smyrna Beach
Incredible video has surfaced of dozens of sharks swimming in the water off of New Smyrna Beach.
Incredible video has surfaced of dozens of sharks swimming in the water off of New Smyrna Beach.
Report: Florida teacher washed out student’s mouth with hand sanitizer
Six students told Palm Beach County school district officials that the teacher grabbed a bottle of hand sanitizer and pumped it into the student’s mouth, an investigative report said.
Six students told Palm Beach County school district officials that the teacher grabbed a bottle of hand sanitizer and pumped it into the student’s mouth, an investigative report said.
6-year-old girl held at Jacksonville mental health facility for two days under Florida's Baker Act
A six-year-old girl who allegedly acted out in her special-needs class on February 4 was held at a mental health center in Jacksonville, Florida, without seeing her mother for two days, according to the Florida Times-Union.
A six-year-old girl who allegedly acted out in her special-needs class on February 4 was held at a mental health center in Jacksonville, Florida, without seeing her mother for two days, according to the Florida Times-Union.
Ryan Newman released from hospital days after Daytona 500 crash, racing team says
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman has been released from the hospital just days after he was injured during a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500.
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman has been released from the hospital just days after he was injured during a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500.