Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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.
Florida man accused of throwing chihuahua off hotel balcony 'like a football,' deputies say
A Florida man was taken to jail after he threw a dog off a balcony, causing the animal to break several bones, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
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.
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.
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill detained hours before game vs Jaguars
Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill appeared to be detained by police on Sunday morning just hours before the team was set to host the Jacksonville Jaguars to start the season.
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.
10 arrested in 'street takeover' at Hillsborough County intersection: FHP
Ten people face criminal charges after what the Florida Highway Patrol called a “coordinated street takeover event" in Hillsborough County.
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.
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.
Theme parks bounced back in 2023; here's the most-visited
Attendance at theme parks picked up last year and these outdoor attractions had the most visitors.
Disneyland to remove 'stereotypes' of Indigenous people from Peter Pan ride
Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland is one of the original attractions that debuted on the theme park's opening day in 1955.
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.
Polaris Dawn crew arrives in Florida ahead of first SpaceX spacewalk mission
SpaceX is preparing to launch two of its employees and two other private citizens on the company's most ambitious mission yet, including the first private spacewalk and sending humans into the deepest orbit since the Apollo program.
Here’s where the young and rich are moving – and it’s not New York or California
A new study has revealed where many young, affluent Americans are relocating – but it’s not necessarily where you would expect.
'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.
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.
Couple followed home from Hard Rock Casino, ambushed, shot after hitting jackpot
A date night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino took a violent turn after they were followed home, then ambushed and shot.
Man plows semi-truck into Tampa gentleman's club after getting kicked out, leaving 1 dead, 2 injured: Police
A man is in custody and critically injured after authorities say he purposely drove a semi into a Tampa gentleman's club after getting kicked out, killing one and injuring others.
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.