Officer Rescues Missing 8-Year-Old Girl with Autism Found Near Clearwater Beach
‘She Was So Close to the Water’: Florida Officer Rescues Girl In a powerful moment captured on body-worn camera footage, a Clearwater police officer became a hero to one visiting family after rescuing a missing 8-year-old girl with autism who was found sitting on jagged rocks just feet from the ocean. The child, who is […]
Tragic Crash on I-95 Claims Life of Mother of Three, Children Injured
Mom Killed in Crash A tragic accident on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County has left a 32-year-old mother dead and her three children hospitalized after a violent collision involving a Ford F-350 and a Honda Odyssey minivan. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) confirmed the crash occurred late Monday afternoon and was triggered by a tire […]
Drones Are Bringing Cell Phones, Drugs, And Ammunition Into Florida Prisons
Drones, Drugs, and Ammunition: Martin Correctional Institution Becomes Frontline in Florida’s High-Tech Contraband War MARTIN COUNTY, FL — In a dramatic escalation of prison security threats, officials at the Martin Correctional Institution in Indiantown have reported a disturbing pattern of drone-assisted contraband drops that include illegal drugs, unauthorized communication devices, and, most alarmingly, live ammunition. […]
Car Crashes Into Florida Home Killing Four People
Four Dead After Car Crashes Into Ruskin Home Amid Community Safety Concerns Ruskin, FL – Four people were killed Sunday night when a vehicle lost control, left the roadway, and crashed into a residential home in Ruskin. The fatal incident occurred just after 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Shell Point Road West and 32nd […]
Several People Hospitalized After Florida Boat Explosion
Boat Explosion A serene afternoon on the water turned into a scene of chaos and panic when a boat docked in Fort Lauderdale exploded on Monday, sending flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky. Eleven people, including two children, were rushed to the hospital in the wake of the explosion, according to local authorities. […]
Florida Charter Captain Sentenced to Prison for Shooting, Poisoning Dozens of Dolphins
Charter Captain Sentenced to Prison A Florida charter boat captain has been sentenced to federal prison after being found guilty of poisoning and shooting dozens of dolphins in what prosecutors called one of the most egregious marine wildlife crimes in recent memory. Captain Steven McAllister, 52, of Marathon, Florida, was sentenced Monday in federal court […]
Tips for Visiting Universal Epic Universe: What Families Need to Know Before the Park Opens
Tips for Visiting Universal Epic Universe As Universal Epic Universe prepares to open its gates, excitement is building among theme park enthusiasts and families alike. This ambitious addition to Universal Orlando Resort promises to be a next-generation park filled with immersive lands, thrilling rides, and cutting-edge entertainment. With so much anticipation surrounding the opening, families […]
Cafe in Florida Lets Customers Sip Coffee and Cuddle Capybaras
Capybara Cafe Imagine sipping a freshly brewed latte while a friendly capybara waddles by your table or even snuggles up next to you. At the Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine, Florida, that experience is not just a quirky dream — it’s the main attraction. The Capybara Cafe, opened by local animal advocate Stephanie Angel, is […]
Florida Drug Bust Hauls In Millions In Fentanyl and Cocaine
Major Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Central Florida’s ‘Operation Burn Baby Burn’ In a sweeping narcotics crackdown spanning several Florida counties, law enforcement officials have dismantled a major drug trafficking organization responsible for flooding local communities with deadly substances. Dubbed “Operation Burn Baby Burn,” the months-long investigation culminated in the arrest of 17 suspects on […]
Kidnapped for Cryptocurrency: Florida Teens Seize $4M, Drive Vegas Man 70 Miles to Arizona
On November 2024, three Florida teenagers allegedly abducted a Las Vegas cryptocurrency investor at gunpoint, forced him to drive over 70 miles into the Arizona desert, and stole approximately $4 million in digital assets before dumping him in the remote White Hills area, where he walked five miles to safety Yahoo. The suspects—Belal Ashraf and Austin […]
Jupiter Father Shoots His Own Son
Father Shoots Adult Son During Domestic Dispute in Jupiter, Florida A domestic dispute in Jupiter escalated into gun violence Tuesday morning when a father shot his adult son during an argument at their home. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. in the 1000 block of Town Hall Avenue. According to the Jupiter Police Department, officers […]
Florida Nurse Caught On Video Torturing Quadriplegic
St. Cloud Home Health Nurse Charged with Aggravated Abuse After Surveillance Footage Reveals Assault on Disabled Teen ST. CLOUD — A licensed practical nurse in St. Cloud has been arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault following the discovery of disturbing surveillance footage that appears to show her violently abusing an 18-year-old quadriplegic woman under […]
Crack in Clearwater Condo’s Foundation Forces Emergency Evacuation
Cracked Support Column Forces Evacuation of Clearwater High-Rise Condo CLEARWATER — Approximately 60 residents were evacuated from the 12-story South Beach III condominium at 1460 Gulf Boulevard on Tuesday after construction workers discovered a significant crack in a concrete support column in the building’s parking garage. Emergency responders from Clearwater Fire & Rescue and the […]
