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Florida man dies from brain-eating amoeba after sinus rinse with tap water, reports say
According to the CDC, Naegleria fowleri infections are rare, and infections spread through tap water are even more uncommon. → Read More
FHP: Driver hits, kills pedestrian while swerving to avoid crash in Florida
Troopers say the driver swerved when another car pulled out in front of her. → Read More
Florida lawmaker changes mind on banning dogs from sticking head outside car window
Florida lawmaker Lauren Book has changed her mind and is willing to amend a bill that would make it illegal for a dog to stick its head out of a car window. → Read More
Police: Antisemitic messages displayed outside Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach Police say a group of protestors displayed antisemitic messages outside Daytona International Speedway. Police are standing with the Jewish community. → Read More
Florida family rescues son swept out to sea in viral TikTok
The emotional moment was captured in a TikTok that has now been seen by more than 31 million people. → Read More
This weekend is your last chance to ride Splash Mountain
Walt Disney World's Splash Mountain, as we now know it, will be closing for good on Jan. 23, 2023. It will be reimagined as "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" in Orlando. → Read More
'Senseless and heinous': Florida man accused of stabbing woman 38 times charged with murder
North Port police arrested Michael Douglas and charged him with first-degree premeditated murder for stabbing a woman 38 times at a home on South Haberland Blvd. → Read More
Gabby Petito's parents claim Laundries' lawyer also knew Brian murdered Gabby
The lawsuit claims Christopher and Roberta Laundrie and their attorney, Steven Bertolino, already knew Brian murdered Gabby while authorities were searching for her. → Read More
What is a sea pork? All about the blobs spotted on Florida beach
Orange blobs spotted along Siesta Key Beach are organisms called "sea porks" or "sea squirts." The animals likely washed ashore due to Tropical Storm Nicole. → Read More
DOJ: Florida man bought cars, homes, lavish trips by running $80 million Ponzi scheme
Sarasota man Michael J. DaCorta has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for allegedly running an $80 million Ponzi scheme that he used to fund lavish purchases. → Read More
Good Samaritan finds 11 pounds of cocaine on Daytona Beach
The estimated street value of the drugs is more than $150,000. → Read More
Fla. father, daughter arrested after raccoon burned alive in viral video
Alicia and Roddy Kincheloe are facing multiple felony charges, including animal cruelty. → Read More
'Not just killed, he was executed': Florida sheriff details murder case of motorcycle gang member
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri detailed the arrest of a motorcycle gang member in the murder of a member of another motorcycle gang in Palm Harbor. → Read More
Man on honeymoon among 176 people arrested in sex sting, Florida sheriff says
Of the 176 men arrested, four face human trafficking charges, according to the sheriff's office. → Read More
SUV lands in pool at country club in Florida
Lakeland police say a woman accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake. She was not injured. → Read More
What is pink sauce?: The mysterious condiment taking over TikTok
The pink sauce on TikTok was created by a Florida chef and is causing people to raise questions about its ingredients, refrigeration, FDA approval and safety. → Read More
Florida deputies: 15-year-old accidentally shoots friend in head while playing with gun
The teen was arrested while his friend remains in critical condition at the hospital. → Read More
Meet Cheddar: Red Lobster workers rescue rare orange lobster
A rare orange lobster was rescued from a shipment at a Red Lobster in Hollywood, Florida, and relocated to an aquarium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. → Read More
Avoiding foodborne bacteria while grilling in the summer heat
Florida Listeria outbreak: Here are some grilling safety tips from the CDC to keep bacteria and foodborne germs from growing on your food while grilling. → Read More
Florida deputies rescue dog reportedly left in hot car for 8 hours
Hernando deputies say a woman could be facing animal cruelty charges after leaving her dog in a hot car for eight hours at Linda Pedersen Park in Hernando Beach. → Read More