Homeschool Laws Can Shield Abusive Parents

From 2000 to last year, at least 320 homeschooled children were severely neglected and abused

Collier County Student Accused Of Making School Threats

A Palmetto Ridge High School student was arrested Monday after an investigation determined that he had a knife on school property

Wed To Rapist At 11, Florida Woman Fights To End Child Marriage

A Florida woman who was 11 when her parents forced her to marry a church deacon who raped and impregnated her rallies to end child marriage.

Couple Told Boy He Had Brain Cancer; Collected Donations: Cops

Police say a 13-year-old boy spent the last eight months believing he was going to die.

'Wash Your Stinking Hands': See ER Nurse's Plea For Flu Season

An ER nurse in Florida recounts some of the virus-spreading behavior she's seen during a particularly bad flu season.

12-Year-Olds Arrested For Cyberbullying Girl Who Hanged Herself

After her daughter hanged herself, a Florida mom has an important message to other parents. Two of the girl's classmates have been charged.

Devices Ignited At Eagle Ridge Mall Were Marine Flares: FBI

The devices were ignited in a service corridor near JCPenney; No one was hurt, authorities said

Snowing In Florida For Third Time This Winter

It has been seven years since the last time multiple snow and ice events were reported in the same winter in Florida.

Florida Wildlife Agency Wants To Get Rid Of Infected Monkeys

Researchers warn Florida's wildlife officials that the infected monkeys are a public health concern

Bear Attacks Naples Man, Gets 41 Stitches

A Naples man says he was walking his dog at at his Naples apartment complex ​about 11 p.m. when he was attacked by a 4-foot black bear

Beachfront Treehouse In Holmes Beach Must Be Taken Down

Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen had hoped the nation's highest court would hear their case after officials ordered them to take down the home.

Man Rigged Door Handle To Electrocute Pregnant Wife, Police Say

“This is one of the most bizarre domestic violence cases I have seen in my career,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.

Hundreds Fall Ill On Royal Caribbean Cruise From Fort Lauderdale

Ship doctors treated the afflicted passengers with over-the-counter drugs, the company told​ WPLG-TV.

El Faro Sinking: Here's What NTSB Says Likely Led To Tragedy

The cargo ship El Faro​ set sail from Jacksonville with 33 crew members in September 2015. It sank less than two days later.

Rich Swann, WWE Wrestler, Assaulted Wife In Gainesville: Cops

BREAKING: Police say Swann placed his wife, who is also a wrestler, in a headlock and dragged her back into their car after an argument.

Watch Live: President Trump Speaks At Rally In Pensacola, Florida

The president is holding a campaign rally in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday night before heading to Mar-A-Lago beginning at 7 p.m. Central.

Huge Black Hole Could Shed Light Into Universe's Early Years

The black hole sits in a quasar dating to 690 million years of the Big Bang, researchers said. It's the farthest black hole ever discovered.

Corrine Brown: Ex-Florida Congresswoman Gets Prison For Fraud

Brown was accused in a fraud scheme of using charity money for lavish parties, trips and shopping excursions.

UCF Knights Capture AAC Crown, 3rd In 5 Years

The No. 12 UCF Knights beat No. 16 Memphis 62-55 in double overtime on Saturday.

Puerto Ricans Needed Emergency Roofs, Never Got Them — Here's Why

FEMA awarded $30 million in contracts​ to Bronze Star LLC​ in St. Cloud, which had never won a government contract or delivered tarps.

Mayport Grandma Slain: Grandson Detained Trying To Enter Canada

Kristina French was found in a shallow grave in the teen's backyard near Jacksonville, Florida, officials said on Friday.

NASA Shows How The Seasons Change

"It's like watching the earth breathe," one scientist said. "It's really remarkable."

Clearwater-Based Nicholas Financial Posts Earnings Of $344K

Shares for the specialized consumer finance company have dropped 25 percent since the beginning of the year.

Key West's Fantasy Fest: Still Weird, And That's A Good Thing

Tourism is a $2.7 billion industry in the Keys, supporting 54 percent of all jobs in the island chain.

Tropical Storm Philippe Has A 50 Percent Chance Of Forming

Forecasters are keeping an eye on the area of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea as it develops.

Sen. Bill Nelson, Gov. Rick Scott Locked In Tight Race For Senate: UNF Poll

Observers expect a too-close-to-call contest until election in 2018.

Florida Democrats Push Bills To Take Down Confederate Monuments

There is a 135-year-old memorial to local Confederate soldiers on the Capitol grounds in Tallahassee.

Men Giving Nazi Salutes Arrested For Shooting After Richard Spencer Speech: Police

Three men face attempted homicide charges in relation to a shooting that occurred after a white nationalist speech in Gainesville Thursday.

Lakeland Police Search For Driver of Vehicle In Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Death

Lakeland police found a man's body in the roadway and determined that he had been struck by a vehicle while he was walking.

Tropical Storm Nate Suspends Roadway Construction In 4 Panhandle Counties

Construction has been suspended until Monday to allow for possible increases in traffic as motorists evacuate.

Convicted Killer Executed In Florida After Appeal Denied By Supreme Court

Michael Lambrix was convicted of killing 2 people after a night of drinking

Health Care: Here’s How Many Florida Kids Are At Risk Because Of Congress

Children’s advocates and state officials across the country have pleaded with Congress to renew the program.

At Florida Irma Shelters, Yellow Wristbands Segregated Homeless

Other homeless people said they were turned away, denied cots and food, or deprived of medication refills and doctors' visits.

After Irma: 16 State Parks Remain Closed Across Florida

Most of the closed state parks due to Irma are in Monroe County; Hillsborough River State Park also remains closed.

Violent Crime Rate In Florida Dropped In 2016: FBI

Violent crime increased nationwide while property crime decreased in 2016, according to FBI crime statistics released Monday.

Paul Davis of Long Island deploys aerial spherical camera system to expedite catastrophic damage insurance claims

Paul Davis of Long Island deploys aerial spherical camera system to expedite catastrophic damage insurance claims

Paul Davis of Long Island deploys aerial spherical camera system to expedite catastrophic damage insurance claims

Paul Davis of Long Island deploys aerial spherical camera system to expedite catastrophic damage insurance claims

After Irma: Polk County Schools Announce Plan To Make Up Missed Days

Polk County Schools announced that the remaining early release days will be used to make up for days missed because of Hurricane Irma.

Florida’s Best Colleges for 2018: U.S. News & World Report

UF, Miami, FSU ranked as the best colleges in Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report, USF moves up in rankings

Hurricane Irma Revives Debate Around Red Cross Donations

"I would love to see them do better, but I definitely want them to hang around," said Charity Navigator President Michael Thatcher.