December 21, 2023 Small town elected officials resigning due to new Florida financial disclosure law City councils across Florida are looking for volunteers following a wave of resignations due to a new financial disclosure law going into effect.
December 21, 2023 Miami firefighter aims to inspire more female first responders with authentic dolls In support of female firefighters, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Tina Guiler created the Triple F Foundation as well as Triple F dolls — three authentic, plush dolls with real gear and an "empowering" message.
December 20, 2023 Florida man claims to be 'Captain America' with top secret info to get onto Air Force base, DOJ says A Florida man allegedly told Air Force security personnel that he was "Captain America" while trying to get onto the military installation.
December 20, 2023 Florida man sets fire to his house during 4-hour standoff over shoplifted cigarettes A Florida man accused of shoplifting cigarettes took part in an hours-long standoff with police, during which he shot at them and set his home on fire.
December 20, 2023 Florida man killed after putting child he thought was ‘possessed’ into fire, striking deputy with rod: sheriff Richard Myron Ham, 39, allegedly put the boy into a fire burning on the side of the road in Sebring, Florida, because he thought a demon had possessed him.
December 20, 2023 Shih Tzu rescued from dumpster after Florida man allegedly tied rope around her neck, stuffed in trash bag Xyla, a 16-year-old Shih Tzu, was rescued from a dumpster in Lehigh Acres, Florida, after a man allegedly threw her away in a trash bag.
December 19, 2023 Baby elephant, 218 pounds, is born at Walt Disney World: 'Adorable' New baby elephant Corra was recently born at Walt Disney World. The 218-pound baby was born to a mom who was also born at Walt Disney World, a first.
December 19, 2023 Beloved Florida mailman killed in hit-and-run, police search for suspect Tampa, Florida, police continue to investigate what caused a Mercedes sedan to crash into a USPS truck, causing it to roll on its side. The suspect is still on the loose.
December 19, 2023 Ex-Miami Young Republicans director, Rubio intern and DeSantis campaign organizer arrested on Jan. 6 charges Barbara Balmaseda, a 23-year-old connected to the Florida Republican Party and GOP officials, is facing charges stemming from Jan. 6 Capitol protest.
December 19, 2023 Florida man pleads guilty to threatening to kill a US Supreme Court justice; faces 5 years in federal prison A Florida man pleaded guilty to threatening to kill an unnamed Supreme Court Justice in a profanity-laced voicemail left in July 2023.