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FORT MYERS, Fla. — An elderly Naples couple pleaded guilty Tuesday to a scheme involving stolen merchandise that netted them over $175,000 in sales through their eBay store, federal prosecutors …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Duval County jury has found Nathaniel Slade guilty of second-degree murder, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced. Slade, who is already serving a life sentence for unrelated …

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of 39-year-old Lieutenant Eloilda “Ellie” Shea, who was shot and killed earlier this week by her estranged husband. …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Corrections Officer Bradley McNew, a 24-year veteran of the department, who was fatally shot while attempting to intervene …

TAMPA, Fla. – Joseph Malinowsk, known as “Lieutenant Dan” after a viral video showed him refusing to evacuate his boat ahead of Hurricane Milton, has a criminal history that includes …

SARASOTA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County on Wednesday night, sweeping across central Florida with powerful winds, heavy rains, and destructive tornadoes. The storm has caused widespread …

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities are advising residents to stay off the roads as crews work to assess and clear the damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The Marion County Sheriff’s …

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — High water rescue teams were deployed early Thursday morning in the South Daytona area as Hurricane Milton continued to impact Volusia County. Officials reported hazardous conditions …

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Emergency crews are responding to over 140 reported roadway obstructions across Pasco County in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The county is urging residents to stay …

The Colliers County Sheriff’s Department shared a video of power lines sparking like holiday lights as Hurricane Milton passed through the area overnight.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County officials have released a detailed update on roadway conditions following Hurricane Milton, reporting widespread flooding, downed trees, and power lines obstructing travel across multiple …

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Officials in Charlotte County are urging residents to remain off the roads as emergency crews begin damage assessments and clear obstructions left by Hurricane Milton. Authorities …

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Emergency crews have begun search and rescue operations across Sarasota County following the passage of Hurricane Milton, which left behind widespread damage. Officials reported numerous downed …

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities in Manatee County are urging residents to stay off the roads as emergency crews work to assess damage and clear debris left by Hurricane Milton. …

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to stay off the roads due to hazardous conditions left in the wake of a recent storm. The …

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — All access points to Pinellas County have been closed as officials begin to assess damage caused by a recent storm, authorities announced on Thursday. The closures …

FHP Troopers in Tampa rescued a terrified dog found tied to a fence in a nearly belly-deep puddle along I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd. The abandoned dog was left …

Hurricane Milton has made its mark on Florida, and the city of Tampa is feeling the impact in a big way. As the storm’s ferocious winds tore through the area, …

“Lieutenant Dan,” as he’s come to be known, has certainly captured attention with his bold decision to face Hurricane Milton on a 20-foot sailboat in Tampa Bay. His resolve to …

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX has activated its Direct to Cell satellite service in response to Hurricane Milton, allowing basic text messaging and emergency alerts for residents in affected areas. …

Biden disputes Harris’s claim about DeSantis’s cooperation during hurricane response WASHINGTON — President Biden contradicted Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday after she suggested that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was …

A political spat has erupted between Vice President Kamala Harris and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as Hurricane Milton looms over Florida. Harris accused DeSantis of being “selfish” and “utterly irresponsible” …

As Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen, the Florida Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay, is now under a Hurricane Watch and a Storm Surge Watch. With sustained winds of 125 mph …

CLEARWATER, FL — In a remarkable display of bravery and precision, the US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater rescued a man and his dog on Thursday. Their 36-foot sailboat became …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A man has been arrested and faces 18 criminal charges in connection to a fatal crash that occurred nearly three years ago, the Fort Lauderdale Police …