1 FL City Named 'Safest Place To Live,' Per Study

Personal finance site MoneyGeek recently released a study on the safest small towns in the U.S. Find out which FL community made the list.

FL Horses Possibly Exposed To Invasive Toxic Weed; 8 Dead: Report

Two companies have issued a recall after ​hoary alyssum, a toxic weed, was found in their hay supplies. Several FL horses have died.

1,400-Pound Great White Shark Third To Recently Ping Near FL

The adult great white shark was first tagged in Nova Scotia more than three years ago before pinging near Florida.

Arrest Warrant Issued In Deadly Florida Mall Shooting: Police

Albert J. Shell Jr., 39, is wanted for first-degree premeditated murder and attempted premeditated murder, Ocala police say.

FL Mall Shooting Person Of Interest Sought By Police

A man was killed and a woman was injured in the attack, which police believe may have been targeted.

Victim ID'd, Suspect At Large In Shooting At FL Mall: Police

David Nathaniel Barron, 40, was killed and a woman was injured Saturday at Paddock Mall in Ocala​, according to police.

FL Man In Child Sex Abuse Case Faces Death Penalty Under New Law

The state attorney said the death penalty is suitable given the "gravity of the charges" against the Leesburg man.

Lead In Applesauce In FL Recall May Have Been Intentional: Report

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating elevated lead levels in apple cinnamon applesauce pouches sold under three brands.

Diet Coke, Sprite And Fanta Recalled In FL Due To Foreign Materials

After nearly 2,000 cases of the sodas were affected by the recall, the Coca-Cola Company told media the affected cans have been pulled.

Families Of FL Dollar General Shooting Victims Sue Company: Reports

The wrongful death lawsuit was filed three months after a gunman fatally shot three Black people in a racially motivated attack.

Panera's Charged Lemonade Blamed For FL Man's Death: Lawsuit

Dennis Brown's death is the second linked to the caffeinated lemonade after a University of Pennsylvania student died last year.

FL Man Killed, Dismembered Man Before Fatally Shooting Himself: Police

Citrus County deputies discovered the dismembered body of the 67-year-old victim in the trunk of his own car, authorities said.

FL Teacher Beaten By 270-Pound Student Lives Off Donations: Reports

Flager County teacher Joan Naydich said she was put on unpaid leave after the brutal attack that left her with a brain injury, reports said.

9-Foot Alligator Bit FL Woman In Face While She Snorkeled: Reports

The woman and a friend were snorkeling and swimming at Alexander Springs Recreation Area near Ocala when the attack happened, reports said.

Elusive 'Booty Patrol' Truck Found After Impersonating FL Police

The driver reportedly installed red and blue lights on the truck and impersonated law enforcement officers in several Florida counties.

1 Killed, 4 Injured In Fountain Electrocution At FL Shopping Mall

Three children were among those injured due to possible electric shock while they were in a fountain at a Jupiter shopping mall.

FL Twins, 5, Found Dead After Mom Jumps Off Bridge: Sheriff

A Sanford woman jumped to her death from a bridge on the St. Johns River in Seminole County, police said. Her twins were found dead at home.

FL Man Sentenced In Racially-Motivated Attack Against 6 Black Men

David Emanuel of Cedar Key will spend a year in prison after shouting racial slurs at the group before driving his truck toward the men.

Innocent Man Wrongfully Imprisoned In FL For 16 Years Killed By Deputy

A man wrongfully convicted of robbing a FL store in 2003 had moved to Georgia after his 2020 release. He was killed in a GA traffic stop.

FL Woman Who Shot Dogs 173 Times With BB Gun Sentenced: Police

Jamie Lynn Kujawa of Hernando County will spend five years in prison after shooting her dogs with BBs and lead pellets, police said.

FL Man Who Beat Shark To Death With Hammer Sentenced: Reports

The Brevard County man was found guilty in July after a surveillance camera captured him beating a lemon shark on the head with a hammer.

3 FL Teens Created 'Hit List' Targeting Other Students, Police Say

The boys were charged after St. Johns authorities discovered text messages identifying students the teens wanted to hurt or kill.

Man Dies In Florida Parachuting Incident: Police

Titusville authorities said they found the man dead on the lawn of a home near the Arthur-Dunn Airpark in Brevard County.

4 Dead, Including 3 Children, In FL House Fire: Reports

Two dogs were also killed in the blaze in rural Baker County, reports said. Two adults were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

FL Boy, 11, Accused Of Shooting 2 Teens After Football Practice

The shooting happened at Field of Fame in Apopka after the 11-year-old got into a fight with two 13-year-olds, reports said.

FL Proud Boy Captured After Disappearing Ahead Of Jan. 6 Sentencing

Christopher Worrell was found unconscious in his home after trying to “covertly return” following his August disappearance, a report said.

FL Kids, 10 And 11, Pulled Over In Mom's Car 200 Miles From Home

Authorities said the children were headed to California after their mother in North Port took away their electronic devices.

FL Men Put Teen In Tub With Frozen Food Before She Died: Police

Hernando County authorities said two men were charged after placing the unresponsive girl in a tub with water, ice, and packages of food.

DeSantis Tells Cops: 'Make The Smart Move To FL'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to erect billboards throughout Chicago, urging police officers to relocate to the Sunshine State.

3 Kids Among 4 Killed When FL 15-Year-Old Runs Stop Sign: FHP

Police said the 15-year-old was driving without a learner's permit when he collided with an SUV carrying five people in Poinciana.

2 Bitten By Shark In Separate Attacks At Ponce Inlet Beach: Reports

A surfer and a woman playing in the water were bitten by a shark in Volusia County over Labor Day weekend, reports said.

Man Falls Overboard On Wonder Of The Seas Cruise Ship: Reports

The Royal Caribbean ship had departed Florida and was near the Cuban coast when the person went overboard Tuesday, reports said.

FL Proud Boys Leader Sentenced In Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy Case

Joseph Biggs of Ormond Beach, along with three other Proud Boys, was convicted of seditious conspiracy in May.

How To Prepare Your Home, Family For Hurricane As Idalia Approaches

Tropical Storm Idalia already has dozens of FL counties in a state of emergency. Here's what to do now to get ready for a hurricane.

Baby Dolphin Dead After FL Man Picked It Up For Photo: Reports

Reports said a baby dolphin was found dead near Nassau Sound shortly after a 19-year-old man posed with it for an Instagram photo.

FL Proud Boy On House Arrest For Jan. 6 Disappears Before Sentencing

Christopher Worrell was convicted of spraying pepper gel at police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Ex-Wife Charged In Plot To Murder FL Microsoft Exec: Prosecutors

Shanna Gardner is the third person charged in the February 2022 murder of Jared Bridegan in Jacksonville Beach.

3 Floridians, Dog Die After Falling Into Cistern In Texas Field

Officials in Bastrop County, Texas, said the group was hog hunting when they fell into the structure filled with water and toxic gas.

FL To Execute James Phillip Barnes For Nurse's 1988 Hammer Murder

Barnes was serving a life sentence for the 1997 strangulation of his wife when he admitted to killing Patsy Miller of Melbourne.

FL Girl, 11, Faked Kidnapping Call For YouTube Challenge: Police

The Port Orange girl faces a felony charge after police said she called 911 to falsely report that her friend was kidnapped by an armed man.