13-year-old girl rescued from Florida motel; kidnapping suspects arrested: JSO

A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

8 family members found dead in Michigan fire; police say at least 1 was shot

Authorities in Michigan are investigating possible foul play after eight people, including six children, were found dead inside a burning home Friday with some of the victims suffering gunshot wounds.

Fourth firefighter dies after Colorado wildfire burnover near Utah border

A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.

Hand-crafted Chinese dumplings create a stir for new restaurant near USF

Dumplings, it's in the name. So, when customers show up to the Shanghai Dumpling House in the University area, they know what they're looking for, but what they get is so much more.

Shooting outside Plant City nightclub leaves 1 dead: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a person dead early Saturday outside a Plant City nightclub.

West Hernando Branch Library: County proposes permanent closure amid expected budget cuts

County leaders in Hernando County are considering the permanent closure of a public library that has served local residents for four decades as part of proposed budget reductions.

St. Pete sanitation worker killed: Charges filed against suspect after I-75 standoff

A 43-year-old man will face first-degree murder and felony gun charges after allegedly killing a St. Petersburg sanitation worker inside her truck Wednesday before leading law enforcement on an I-75 chase in Lee County.

Vending machine burritos recalled in 8 states

A popular vegetarian breakfast burrito sold in vending machines and grab-and-go markets is being recalled after customers discovered it contained sausage and an undeclared allergen. Find out which products are affected.

Meet Waddles: The 350-pound pig at the center of animal cruelty trial

A legal battle in the case of a 350-pound pig named Waddles is heating up ahead of a non-jury trial Wednesday, following allegations that SPCA Tampa Bay left the animal to roast in the hot Florida sun.

Free rabies vaccines: Polk animal control, SPCA Florida partner after recent cases

Health officials across Polk, Sarasota and Citrus counties issued rabies alerts, prompting local animal groups to offer free vaccinations and microchips Saturday in Lakeland.

AAU basketball coach, 5 players arrested after Polk County 7-Eleven theft: PCSO

Five teenagers and a coach visiting the Orlando area for an AAU basketball tournament were arrested after investigators say the teens stole items from a Polk County convenience store and their coach lied to detectives during the investigation.