Florida

Florida 1 hour ago

Florida man goes fishing in Bass Pro Shops pond, flees with live 50-pound tarpon

Police in Florida are looking for an unusual thief who was caught on camera removing a 50-pound tarpon from the fishpond inside the Bass Pro Shops in Fort Meyers.

VIDEO 4 hours ago

Florida man seen taking live fish from indoor Bass Pro Shops

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who was seen taking a 50-pound live fish from a Bass Pro Shops on Wednesday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.

Florida 9 hours ago

Florida police arrest 3 men who allegedly stole hundreds of gallons of used cooking oil worth thousands

Three men were arrested in Florida after they were allegedly seen stealing hundreds of gallons of used cooking oil from area restaurants using a truck outfitted with a pump.

Florida 20 hours ago

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.

Toys 23 hours ago

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.

CRIME 1 day ago

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.

Florida 1 day ago

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.

Florida 1 day ago

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.

Florida 1 day ago

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.

Mammals 2 days ago

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.