Firefighters bring toys found in rubble to makeshift memorial near collapsed Florida condo building
Firefighters are bringing stuffed animals and children's toys found in the rubble of the South Florida building collapse to a makeshift memorial near the site, where relatives have posted photos of their missing family members.
Firefighters are bringing stuffed animals and children's toys found in the rubble of the South Florida building collapse to a makeshift memorial near the site, where relatives have posted photos of their missing family members.
Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
Life without parole: Man convicted of killing girlfriend, daughter sentenced by jury
The jury in the Ronnie Oneal murder trial handed down a sentence of life in prison, without the possibility of parole Friday. The death penalty was a possibility in the case.
The jury in the Ronnie Oneal murder trial handed down a sentence of life in prison, without the possibility of parole Friday. The death penalty was a possibility in the case.
Search for survivors continued overnight after South Florida condo collapse
Search and rescue efforts continue at the site of Thursday morning's South Florida building collapse. So far, 35 people were pulled from the structure and two more were rescued from the rubble, but the list of residents unaccounted for has reached 99. Two people have been confirmed dead.
Search and rescue efforts continue at the site of Thursday morning's South Florida building collapse. So far, 35 people were pulled from the structure and two more were rescued from the rubble, but the list of residents unaccounted for has reached 99. Two people have been confirmed dead.
Diamond believed to be world's third-largest discovered in Botswana
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
Massive alligator shows up at front door of Manatee County home
A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.
A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.
Pilot tearfully announces 'VIP' passenger onboard is his father, on his first flight with him at the controls
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Gator removed after sneaking into Hernando County post office in middle of night
A trapper safely removed a 7-foot alligator from a post office in Spring Hill early Wednesday morning, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A trapper safely removed a 7-foot alligator from a post office in Spring Hill early Wednesday morning, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
'Angel' maid interrupted Lakeland youth pastor and teenage girl in hotel room, sheriff says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the pastor had been "informally counseling" the 17-year-old girl when he asked to see nude photographs of her. "Let me share a little counseling with Andrew here: Jesus don't like that," Judd said.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the pastor had been "informally counseling" the 17-year-old girl when he asked to see nude photographs of her. "Let me share a little counseling with Andrew here: Jesus don't like that," Judd said.
Woman attacked by 7-foot alligator while walking dog near lake in Palm Harbor
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Hillsborough teen invites deputy to graduation after rear-ending patrol car on I-4
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd really wants you to adopt a kitten
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd really wants everyone to adopt a kitten.
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd really wants everyone to adopt a kitten.
Teacher gives student his own shoes so he can walk in graduation
A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.
A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.
Raccoon chases soldiers out of armored vehicle in Colorado
A raccoon caused a panic when it chased soldiers out of an armored vehicle at Fort Carson in Colorado on June 1.
A raccoon caused a panic when it chased soldiers out of an armored vehicle at Fort Carson in Colorado on June 1.
3-year-old’s request for morbid ‘Lion King’-themed birthday cake goes viral
Sometimes you can actually have your cake and eat it too, and this toddler knew exactly how to get her way when she requested a morbid “Lion King”-themed cake for her birthday.
Sometimes you can actually have your cake and eat it too, and this toddler knew exactly how to get her way when she requested a morbid “Lion King”-themed cake for her birthday.
Large gator wakes up Plant City couple by banging on patio doors
Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.
Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.
VIDEO: Teenager fends off bear to save her dogs in California
A new viral video shows the moment a Bradbury teenager fended off a large bear in order to save her dogs.
A new viral video shows the moment a Bradbury teenager fended off a large bear in order to save her dogs.
Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
‘I don’t make excuses for myself’: Rare diagnosis inspires Riverview grad to become a pediatric nurse
It's been a long road for Ashley Kersey and it's about to take an exciting turn as she graduates from Riverview High. Her four years including hospital visits and homework, but it didn't stop her from reaching her goals.
It's been a long road for Ashley Kersey and it's about to take an exciting turn as she graduates from Riverview High. Her four years including hospital visits and homework, but it didn't stop her from reaching her goals.