Florida toddler bitten more than a dozen times at day care, worker charged with neglect
Amanda Beebe rushed to the day care center where she left her 18-month-old and became hysterical. Her boy's body was covered with more than a dozen bite marks. His face, limbs and back were swollen and raw. Who bit her boy? Where were the adults? How could this happen at a day care?
Amanda Beebe rushed to the day care center where she left her 18-month-old and became hysterical. Her boy's body was covered with more than a dozen bite marks. His face, limbs and back were swollen and raw. Who bit her boy? Where were the adults? How could this happen at a day care?
Scammers target Lakeland Electric customers
For the last three decades, Mary Lou Witte has been in charge of keeping track of every cent for the same dental office.
For the last three decades, Mary Lou Witte has been in charge of keeping track of every cent for the same dental office.
Hermine makes landfall as Florida's first hurricane in a decade
More than 253,000 people across North and Central Florida lost power late Thursday and early Friday as Hurricane Hermine raced ashore, causing flooding and closing roads across the Gulf Coast before speeding into Georgia.
More than 253,000 people across North and Central Florida lost power late Thursday and early Friday as Hurricane Hermine raced ashore, causing flooding and closing roads across the Gulf Coast before speeding into Georgia.
Hurricane Hermine to make landfall overnight
Hurricane Hermine will be coming ashore tonight, ending Florida's 10-year hurricane drought in a dangerous and dramatic way. Forecasters warned that coastal areas in the state's Big Bend area could see storm surge flooding of up to 8 feet.
Hurricane Hermine will be coming ashore tonight, ending Florida's 10-year hurricane drought in a dangerous and dramatic way. Forecasters warned that coastal areas in the state's Big Bend area could see storm surge flooding of up to 8 feet.
Tropical Storm Hermine strengthens in gulf
Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened Wednesday afternoon as it continued to meander through the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for parts of the Tampa Bay area.
Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened Wednesday afternoon as it continued to meander through the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for parts of the Tampa Bay area.
Police arrest driver accused of running over officer during traffic stop
A traffic stop ends in a heart- pounding scene for a police officers as investigators said he was run over and dragged through a Barrow County street. Authorities said the woman responsible remains on the run.
A traffic stop ends in a heart- pounding scene for a police officers as investigators said he was run over and dragged through a Barrow County street. Authorities said the woman responsible remains on the run.
Rubio, Murphy win Florida's Senate primaries
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy each easily won their primaries Tuesday, setting up a November showdown that's guaranteed to be nasty as each party grapples for a majority in the Senate.
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy each easily won their primaries Tuesday, setting up a November showdown that's guaranteed to be nasty as each party grapples for a majority in the Senate.
Hurricane watch issued for parts of Gulf Coast
As of Tuesday evening, Tropical Depression 9 had not been upgraded to a tropical storm and continued to move slowly into the Gulf of Mexico. But hurricane and tropical storm watches were posted as forecasters watched the storm.
As of Tuesday evening, Tropical Depression 9 had not been upgraded to a tropical storm and continued to move slowly into the Gulf of Mexico. But hurricane and tropical storm watches were posted as forecasters watched the storm.
Police surprise boy who bought them lunch with mini police cruiser
A few weeks back, we introduced you to a five-year-old boy who wanted to do something special for police. Now, we're sharing the story of the department returning the favor.
A few weeks back, we introduced you to a five-year-old boy who wanted to do something special for police. Now, we're sharing the story of the department returning the favor.
Locally transmitted Zika case identified as Tampa firefighter
Tampa fire officials said Tuesday the person who contracted the non-travel-related case of Zika virus in Pinellas County was a Tampa firefighter.
Tampa fire officials said Tuesday the person who contracted the non-travel-related case of Zika virus in Pinellas County was a Tampa firefighter.
Zika patient's advice: Educate yourself
For Kimberly Martinez and her family, an 11-day vacation to the Virgin Islands was an "amazing" break from reality. Her tropical paradise also came with mosquitos, and -- towards the end of her stay -- an illness.
For Kimberly Martinez and her family, an 11-day vacation to the Virgin Islands was an "amazing" break from reality. Her tropical paradise also came with mosquitos, and -- towards the end of her stay -- an illness.
Tropical Depression 9 moving into Gulf
A tropical depression that formed in the Florida Straits was moving into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Monday and the U.S. National Hurricane Center said it could soon become a tropical storm.
A tropical depression that formed in the Florida Straits was moving into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Monday and the U.S. National Hurricane Center said it could soon become a tropical storm.
Pumpkin spice, fall treats now available at Krispy Kreme
The onslaught of pumpkin spice everything now includes Krispy Kreme donuts and coffees that are available in stores starting Monday.
The onslaught of pumpkin spice everything now includes Krispy Kreme donuts and coffees that are available in stores starting Monday.
Dunkin Donuts' fall, pumpkin lineup is imminent
Dunkin Donuts is preparing to unleash its fall flavors, including a lineup of pumpkin everything.
Dunkin Donuts is preparing to unleash its fall flavors, including a lineup of pumpkin everything.
Tropical forecast remains uncertain
A tropical wave moving over the Dominican Republic still looked "pathetic" Thursday, meaning it could still be a few more days before it develops into a tropical storm -- if it ever does.
A tropical wave moving over the Dominican Republic still looked "pathetic" Thursday, meaning it could still be a few more days before it develops into a tropical storm -- if it ever does.
Too early to predict system's impact on Florida
As a tropical wave in the Caribbean remains disorganized, forecasters are having a hard time predicting how much of an impact it could have on the state of Florida.
As a tropical wave in the Caribbean remains disorganized, forecasters are having a hard time predicting how much of an impact it could have on the state of Florida.
Trump holds rally at fairgrounds
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is making another stop in the Bay Area this afternoon, rallying a crowd of supporters at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is making another stop in the Bay Area this afternoon, rallying a crowd of supporters at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Experts detail what votes on solar amendments mean
It's one of the great ironies of Florida. We're first in sunshine, but way behind in solar energy. But now, solar is up for a vote.
It's one of the great ironies of Florida. We're first in sunshine, but way behind in solar energy. But now, solar is up for a vote.
Florida's hurricane drought may end soon
Florida's decade-long hurricane drought could be coming to an end next week, but that potential tropical system has yet to even form.
Florida's decade-long hurricane drought could be coming to an end next week, but that potential tropical system has yet to even form.
Skyrocketing EpiPen prices shock those with allergies
Just two weeks into the new school year, Daisy Kniffin got a call that would leave any parent panicking. Her 12-year-old daughter, Alexandra, had a severe allergic reaction at school after touching a table in her sixth grade art class where another student had eaten peanut butter.
Just two weeks into the new school year, Daisy Kniffin got a call that would leave any parent panicking. Her 12-year-old daughter, Alexandra, had a severe allergic reaction at school after touching a table in her sixth grade art class where another student had eaten peanut butter.



















