Staffing ‘not normal’ in air traffic control tower during DC plane crash: reports

It is being reported that staffing was “not normal" in the air traffic control tower at Washington Reagan National Airport during the time of the deadly plane crash on Wednesday night. 

When was the last major commercial airplane crash?

Before Wednesday's crash between a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, the last fatal crash involving a U.S. commercial airline occurred in 2009 in New York.

Eaglets from Southwest Florida Eagle cam died from bird flu

The two eaglets from the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam that died within a day of each other tested positive for Avian Influenza.

Air Florida Flight 90: What happened when plane crashed into DC's Potomac River in 1982?

Several federal and state investigations have been launched after an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and fell into the Potomac River, killing all 64 people aboard the flight and all three people aboard the helicopter.

DC plane crash: Flag draped remains honored by first responders

First responders honor the flag draped remains of an unidentified victim recovered after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.

Dogs that killed 8-year-old Florida boy euthanized Thursday, officials say

The two dogs that brutally mauled and killed an 8-year-old boy in a Central Florida neighborhood earlier this month were euthanized on Thursday, according to Volusia County deputies.

Fire spreads from golf cart charging in garage, destroys mobile home: HCFR

Fire destroyed a mobile home on Wednesday after Hernando County Fire Rescue said flames spread to the home from a golf cart charging in a garage.

Vehicle fire causes big traffic backup on I-75 in Sarasota County

A vehicle fire sent heavy smoke into the air and snarled traffic early Thursday along I-75, according to the North Port Police Department.

Could the Tampa Bay Rays move to Orlando? 'Dreamers' aim to make it happen

An Orlando-based group has its sights set on the Tampa Bay Rays as it looks to bring Major League Baseball to the 15th-largest media market in the country.

Man accused of ramming Hillsborough deputy’s vehicle gets bond after strong words from judge: 'Depraved mind'

The man accused of injuring his grandmother, then ramming his car into a Hillsborough County deputy's vehicle was granted bond by a Tampa judge on Wednesday, but not before the judge had some tough words for him in court.

What is home swapping? Here's why more vacationers are doing it

There’s a growing number of Americans choosing to swap houses on vacation instead of booking hotels or a short-term rental property, including a St. Petersburg woman who says it’s one of the best ways for her to travel the world.

LIVE: DC plane crash near Reagan National Airport

A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River after a small American Airlines aircraft collided with an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, authorities confirmed.

Dog shot by police officer after attacking woman in Tampa: Officials

A dog was shot by a Tampa police officer on Wednesday after it attacked a woman along East Mulberry Drive, officials said. 

WWE memorabilia: Wrestling legend’s shed holds treasure trove of memories

Gerald Brisco's shed may not look like much, but if you've ever followed pro wrestling, no matter when, you'll find nostalgia in his shed. 

Legoland Florida to lay off nearly 250 employees, mainly performers

The entertainment company that runs Legoland Florida announced it will be laying off hundreds of employees at the popular theme park.