Polk County Sheriff's Office introduces its 'gator unit' for April Fool's Day
You've heard of law enforcement K9s -- but how about G8Rs? The Polk County Sheriff's Office is putting the "gator" in "investigator" -- at least for one day.
You've heard of law enforcement K9s -- but how about G8Rs? The Polk County Sheriff's Office is putting the "gator" in "investigator" -- at least for one day.
At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis
A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.
A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.
Rescuers attempt to help cat precariously perched on bridge in Fort Lauderdale
A rescue effort was launched Wednesday for a cat perched precariously on the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A rescue effort was launched Wednesday for a cat perched precariously on the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Endangered black rhinoceros calf born at Florida zoo
Zoo Miami has welcomed the newest member of its family: an endangered black rhinoceros calf.
Zoo Miami has welcomed the newest member of its family: an endangered black rhinoceros calf.
Fayetteville man receives last paycheck in oil-covered pennies dumped on his driveway
A Fayetteville man said his last paycheck from his former employer came in the form of over 90,000 oil- or grease-covered pennies dumped on his driveway.
A Fayetteville man said his last paycheck from his former employer came in the form of over 90,000 oil- or grease-covered pennies dumped on his driveway.
Florida to get first-ever Walt Disney World license plate, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish
Drivers in Florida will soon be able to get the state's first-ever Walt Disney World license plate, complete with an iridescent image of Cinderella's Castle.
Drivers in Florida will soon be able to get the state's first-ever Walt Disney World license plate, complete with an iridescent image of Cinderella's Castle.
Florida to lower COVID-19 vaccine eligibility age to 50 starting Monday
Starting Monday, Floridians ages 50 and up will be the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. He expects all adults will be eligible for the shots by May 1.
Starting Monday, Floridians ages 50 and up will be the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. He expects all adults will be eligible for the shots by May 1.
BayCare staff livestream baby's birth so new dad can watch
Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.
Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.
Critically endangered Sumatran tiger born at Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Northern Lights dance across the skies above Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
Like mother, like son: Clearwater officer follows in mom's footsteps
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."
Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
WOW! School of blacktip sharks spotted swimming near Florida beach
Photographer Paul Dabill used a drone camera to capture the amazing sight in front of Singer Island on Wednesday.
Photographer Paul Dabill used a drone camera to capture the amazing sight in front of Singer Island on Wednesday.
Maia Chaka becomes 1st Black woman named to NFL's officiating staff
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
Mr. Potato Head rebranded as all-inclusive Potato Head, Hasbro announces
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
Rescuers save abandoned sheep, shave off 78 pounds of matted wool
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
'Miracle' puppy born with six legs in Oklahoma
The hospital said the young puppy was born with one head and chest, but with two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts, two tails and six legs.
The hospital said the young puppy was born with one head and chest, but with two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts, two tails and six legs.
Polar bear named 'Blizzard' faceplants into snow at Washington zoo
How much does this polar bear love snow? Enough to faceplant right into the fluffy powder.
How much does this polar bear love snow? Enough to faceplant right into the fluffy powder.
Flag over Florida Capitol lowered to honor Rush Limbaugh, despite opposition
Gov. DeSantis has gone ahead with his plan to honor broadcaster Rush Limbaugh by lowering flags to half-staff, despite protests from some public officials who don’t see Limbaugh as worthy of the honor.
Gov. DeSantis has gone ahead with his plan to honor broadcaster Rush Limbaugh by lowering flags to half-staff, despite protests from some public officials who don’t see Limbaugh as worthy of the honor.