Leopard mauls Florida man who paid for 'full-contact experience' with big cat
A Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a captive black leopard, which would allow him to play with the rare cat and rub its belly. Instead, he was attacked as soon as he entered the enclosure and needed multiple surgeries.
Tampa woman made 42,000 fraudulent Amazon returns in past 5 years, detectives say
Over the course of five years, detectives said the Tampa woman received over $100,000 in reimbursements for 42,000 fraudulent returns to Amazon through 31 different accounts.
Body of aspiring hip-hop artist found in trunk of Virginia man's car after crash in Miami: police
Authorities found the body of an aspiring hip-hop artist inside the trunk of a Virginia man's car after he crashed on a Miami highway, police said.
Florida mom defends her family in gunfight during armed home invasion
A Florida mom grabbed a pistol and got into a shootout with armed home invasion suspects in order to defend her husband and 7-year-old son.
Officials in 3 Florida counties investigate emails as potential voter suppression
Officials in two Florida counties are investigating claims of voter intimidation through unsolicited emails.
Florida wildlife investigators bust million-dollar flying squirrel trafficking ring
A group of flying squirrel smugglers has been grounded after a 19-month-long investigation that stretched across the country and as far as Asia, Florida wildlife officials say.
Florida man charged with setting Planned Parenthood on fire
Security video showed the suspect pouring gasoline into bottles and then throwing them at a Planned Parenthood building in Fort Myers.
Police: Florida woman left 7 children alone for months; kids said they'd rather go to foster care
A Florida woman has been charged with child neglect after she was accused of leaving her seven children home alone for months.
Body cameras capture Tampa officers rescuing woman being held hostage by ex-boyfriend
A man is facing numerous charges after allegedly kidnapping and holding his ex-girlfriend hostage.
Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
30 former circus elephants find new home at Florida wildlife refuge
Most of the animals previously traveled with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus until they were retired in 2016.
Anti-mask protesters fined after marching through Florida Target
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
Protesters fined for anti-mask protest in South Florida Target store
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.
Shaquille O'Neal selling massive Windermere mansion, cuts price to $19.5 million
Shaq bought the property for $3.95 million in 1993 during his time with the Orlando Magic, according to FOX News.
Lakeland homeowner shoots, kills 'out-of-control' intruder during break-in, deputies say
A "bizarre" chain of events led up to a Lakeland homeowner shooting and killing a man who broke into his home.
'Sick monster' arrested in killing of brothers, 12 and 14, Florida sheriff says
The “sick monster” responsible for killing a teenage boy and his younger brother has been arrested, a Florida sheriff said Friday.
Officials in Florida, other states warn about mysterious seed shipments from China
Agriculture officials in multiple states issued warnings Monday about unsolicited shipments of foreign seeds and advised people not to plant them.
Disney World offering mask-free 'relaxation zones'
Walt Disney World has reportedly opened several designated spaces throughout its theme parks where visitors can remove required facial coverings.
Disney World reopens to passholders as 2020 ticket sales resume
Walt Disney World has announced it will resume the selling of new theme-park tickets and allow hotel reservations for dates in the 2020 calendar year, beginning Thursday.
Three dead, including 13-year-old girl, in Port St. Lucie shooting that started over dog dispute, police say
Three people are dead after an apparent dispute over a dog that led offices to exchange gunfire with an armed suspect in a Florida neighborhood, authorities said Monday.