Florida boy with special needs has magical surprise visit with Santa
Christmas came early for a young Florida boy with cerebral palsy when he received a surprise visit from Santa Claus at his home in Palmetto on November 27.
Christmas came early for a young Florida boy with cerebral palsy when he received a surprise visit from Santa Claus at his home in Palmetto on November 27.
Florida man sentenced to one year in prison for beating puppy to death
The man killed the dog while trying to discipline him after coming home to a messy house.
The man killed the dog while trying to discipline him after coming home to a messy house.
Tampa toddler makes miracle recovery after near-drowning last week
A Tampa family is even more thankful than usual this Thanksgiving. Their toddler fell into the pool and nearly drowned, but the little girl didn’t just survive - she made a complete recovery.
A Tampa family is even more thankful than usual this Thanksgiving. Their toddler fell into the pool and nearly drowned, but the little girl didn’t just survive - she made a complete recovery.
Florida victim fights back against intruder, who then had to be hospitalized, police say
A Florida man who was attacked by an intruder on Saturday fought back, and now the suspect is in police custody, authorities said.
A Florida man who was attacked by an intruder on Saturday fought back, and now the suspect is in police custody, authorities said.
Body found in Alabama confirmed as missing Florida girl
Authorities say a body recovered in Alabama is that of a 5-year-old Florida girl who went missing earlier this month.
Authorities say a body recovered in Alabama is that of a 5-year-old Florida girl who went missing earlier this month.
Deputies: Man locked child in room with no food, bucket of kitty litter for bathroom
An Ocala man is facing felony child neglect charges after investigators say he locked a child in a room with no food or access to a bathroom.
An Ocala man is facing felony child neglect charges after investigators say he locked a child in a room with no food or access to a bathroom.
Dog puts car in reverse, drives in circles in Florida neighborhood
Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks? One pup in Florida apparently figured out how to drive a car.
Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks? One pup in Florida apparently figured out how to drive a car.
Retired police officer says Universal Orlando had problem with 'retired police officer' shirt
Park officials say they want employees and guests to be able to identify active, working law enforcement.
Park officials say they want employees and guests to be able to identify active, working law enforcement.
Over 100 arrested during undercover human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County
Authorities with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested 104 during the second part of a monthslong operation to curb human trafficking.
Authorities with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested 104 during the second part of a monthslong operation to curb human trafficking.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' actor David Bautista adopts 2 Tampa pit bulls together after they were separated
Two Florida pit bulls hit the forever home lottery after "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor David Bautista adopted both of them together.
Two Florida pit bulls hit the forever home lottery after "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor David Bautista adopted both of them together.
Bride includes puppies in her wedding to help them get adopted
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.
A Sarasota couple used puppies instead of bouquets during their wedding in Plant City.
4-year-old with leukemia finds bone marrow match
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
Florida boy's mock CPR drill goes viral: 'How cute is this!'
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
Florida deputy, nonprofit surprise boy fighting cancer with Disney World trip
A Florida boy battling cancer got a nice surprise on Friday after a deputy sergeant, who learned about the seven-year-old’s diagnosis, started a fundraising effort to send the boy and his family to Disney World.
A Florida boy battling cancer got a nice surprise on Friday after a deputy sergeant, who learned about the seven-year-old’s diagnosis, started a fundraising effort to send the boy and his family to Disney World.
Pregnant Florida woman uses AR-15 to fend off burglars attacking her family
A Florida woman who was eight-months pregnant and came out wielding an AR-15 rifle reportedly saved her husband and pre-teen daughter last week from a pair of violent intruders who'd broken into the family's home -- with the gun-toting matriarch fatally striking one of the men, who was later found dead in a nearby ditch.
A Florida woman who was eight-months pregnant and came out wielding an AR-15 rifle reportedly saved her husband and pre-teen daughter last week from a pair of violent intruders who'd broken into the family's home -- with the gun-toting matriarch fatally striking one of the men, who was later found dead in a nearby ditch.
14-year-old girl calls abuse hotline, describes deplorable living conditions
A call for help on Halloween in Flagler County.
A call for help on Halloween in Flagler County.
Mom posts lonely autistic son asking 'Would someone like me?,' draws viral support
A Florida mother’s viral tweet about her lonely autistic son asking if people would “like” him has inspired a flood of messages of support from strangers online.
A Florida mother’s viral tweet about her lonely autistic son asking if people would “like” him has inspired a flood of messages of support from strangers online.
Kentucky man dies trying to save sons from dangerous rip current during Florida vacation
A Kentucky father of six who attempted to save three of his sons from a dangerous rip current while on a family vacation in Florida has died.
A Kentucky father of six who attempted to save three of his sons from a dangerous rip current while on a family vacation in Florida has died.
Deputies: Deltona mother overdoses on heroin on I-4 with 3 kids in van
A Deltona mother is being charged with child neglect after deputies say she overdosed on heroin while driving on Interstate 4 with three children in her minivan.
A Deltona mother is being charged with child neglect after deputies say she overdosed on heroin while driving on Interstate 4 with three children in her minivan.