2 women killed in separate Florida murder investigations; boyfriends arrested: CCSO

Two young Florida women were killed in separate incidents near Lake City within about 12 hours, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have arrested both of their boyfriends in connection with the deaths.

Kitten rescued after surviving 55-foot fall from I-275 overpass in St. Pete: FHP

A kitten stranded along Interstate 275 in St. Petersburg took a 55-foot fall Friday — but survived and was rescued by Florida Highway Patrol troopers and animal control officers, according to FHP.

Dade City man survives 10-day coma after severe sepsis battle: 'By the grace of God'

A 73-year-old Dade City man is celebrating a full recovery after surviving a life-threatening case of sepsis that left him in a medically induced coma for 10 days at Tampa General Hospital.

Second suspect arrested after innocent bystander shot in Brandon

A second suspect was arrested in connection to the Brandon apartment complex shooting that left an innocent bystander injured back in August. 

25 years after 9/11, Alonso High School students unseal letters written by peers in 2001

History came full circle at Alonso High School Friday when current students unsealed 92 letters about 9/11, written by teens who sat in those same classrooms 25 years ago.

Hillsborough County 9/11 ceremony: Youth cadets and first responders honor the fallen

Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered Friday at Veterans Memorial Park for the annual Patriot Day ceremony honoring lives lost on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Sarasota 9/11 memorial stair climb: Hundreds gather at Nathan Benderson Park

More than 500 people gathered at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County on Friday to climb the finish tower stairs 17 times in remembrance of the September 11 attacks.

Lakeland mom arrested after ring linked to baby's deadly injuries: ‘I think I killed our son’

A 42-year-old Lakeland woman faces an aggravated child abuse charge after an autopsy revealed a 3-month-old boy died from violent head impacts rather than an accidental co-sleeping event, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Man accused of DUI crawls through swamp with 2 kids after crash in Lakeland: LPD

A man accused of driving under the influence carried two young children into a wooded swampy marsh after a presumed rollover crash on Highway 33 in Lakeland on Wednesday, according to police.

Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise

President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country.

Gov. DeSantis calls meeting on terrorism designations

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.