Florida works to avoid catastrophic failure of wastewater pond

Crews are working to prevent the collapse of a large pond containing contaminated wastewater in the Tampa Bay area of Florida while evacuating the area to avoid a “catastrophic flood.”

FHP: 11-year-old girl killed in apparent street race crash

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating after an 11-year-old girl was killed from what witnesses say was a street race.

Man arrested after 12-year-old boy kidnapped, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami

Police said the man kidnapped the 12-year-old boy after he snuck out of his home to walk to a friend's house. The boy told investigators the suspect sexually assaulted him and then shot him before dumping him on the side of the road. “This child has suffered physical and emotional trauma that will take years to overcome.”

Police chief says Miami partying "couldn't go on any longer"

Pointing to over 1,000 arrests, Miami Beach officials warned Sunday that the unruly spring break crowd gathering by the thousands, fighting, destroying property and refusing to wear masks has become a serious threat to public safety.

Former President Trump speaks at CPAC
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Sunday's speech by former President Donald J. Trump marks the first public appearance by the president since he left the White House.

Hospital employee accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from COVID-19 patient

Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.

Gold-colored Trump statue at CPAC drawing crowds

Former President Trump has not yet made his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), but a gold-colored statue in his likeness has already stolen the show.

Former baseball All-Star Johnny Damon arrested for DUI

Former All-Star baseball player Johnny Damon was arrested Friday in central Florida on a charge of resisting an officer after he was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence.

NASA rover set to try most difficult Martian touchdown yet

Almost 50 years after the first casualty at Mars, NASA is attempting its hardest Martian touchdown yet.

Confederate flags banned at Daytona 500

"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry."