Plane crashes into car in Lake Worth, 7 people hospitalized: PBCFR

Seven people were hospitalized after a plane crashed into a car in Lake Worth on Monday afternoon, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

Florida woman busted trying to smuggle turtles through airport security in her bra: TSA

A Florida woman who wanted to take her turtles on a trip may want to think twice about how she travels with them after she was busted by the Transportation Security Administration for trying to sneak the reptiles through a security checkpoint in her bra and one died. 

Power grids are holding up during record-breaking heat

Just under a year since two hurricanes required an unprecedented number of fixes to the power grid, record-breaking temperatures are putting new pressure on the grid.

How hot will the Tampa Bay area get this week after record-breaking Sunday?

The record-breaking heat gripping the Tampa Bay area didn’t let up Monday following the record-setting 100-degree temperature recorded a day earlier in Tampa.

Tampa toddler competing in national competition for 'Toddler of the Year'

Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year. 

Florida mom leaves 2 kids in hot car to shop at Dollar General: LCSO

A trip to Dollar General in Lehigh Acres landed a Florida woman behind bars after deputies said she left two children inside a hot car while she went shopping. 

Tragedy strikes Miami Beach as 2 die after barge hits sailboat with children aboard

Two out of six people who were pulled from the water near Star Island in Miami Beach after a barge struck the sailboat they were in, have died, according to authorities.

Florida’s month-long back-to-school sales tax holiday begins August 1

Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, Florida on Friday will start a month-long sales-tax "holiday" for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items.

Woman struck by lightning while mowing lawn: HCFR

A woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by lightning while she was on a riding lawn mower, according to fire officials in Hernando County.

Florida family of 4 accused of abusing adopted children

Four members of a Florida family have been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges and nine children have been removed from their home.

Florida man accused of stealing $16K in jewelry while woman recovered from surgery

A man hired to do work at a woman's home as she recovered from surgery now faces charges after Polk County deputies say he stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.

Going outside in the heat? Here's what you need to know to stay safe

Another heat advisory is in effect for the Tampa Bay area on Monday, and there are some important things to know if you're spending any time outside.

1 hospitalized after fire at Sarasota home

One person is in the hospital after crews battled a fire at a Sarasota home, according to fire officials.

Man drowns in pool at Manatee County apartment complex

A man died after Manatee County deputies say he was found at the bottom of a pool where more than two dozen people were swimming at an apartment complex early Monday.

Devil’s Den murders: Arkansas couple killed while hiking with young daughters

A mother and father were killed this weekend at an Arkansas state park while they were out hiking with their young daughters, state police said. A manhunt is underway for the suspect.