Massive gator lurks in family's swimming pool
Video shows giant alligator launch into a "death roll" as workers pull it to the surface
Florida
Florida could pave changes in "stand your ground" laws
The measure before the state's governor would require a trial-before-a-trial whenever someone invokes self-defense, making prosecutors prove the suspect doesn't deserve immunity
Naked Florida man stole swan statue, police say
Sheriff's deputies say the swan statue is named "Aspyre" and is worth $25,000
FBI and Coast Guard join search for missing Florida woman
Isabella Hellman, 41, of Delray Beach, disappeared on May 15 while on vacation with her husband Lewis Bennett
Federal prosecutor found dead on Florida beach
The body of Beranton J. Whisenant Jr. was found early Wednesday by a passerby on a Florida beach
Ex-NFL star Cortez Kennedy found dead at 48
Kennedy played 11 seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012
Masked man points gun at woman, smashes her cake
When the woman told the armed man she had no money, "he just took his hand on the cake box and went wham, and smashed it"
Florida man bitten on the tongue by rattlesnake
Ron Reinold was flown to the hospital by helicopter in critical condition after he was bit by the rattlesnake, his family told CBS affiliate WJAX
Boy touches fluffy caterpillar, gets rushed to the ER
"The pain immediately and rapidly gets worse after being stung, and can even make your bones hurt"
Police: Florida tow truck owner killed over bill dispute
The suspect reportedly became angry when told he owed $285
Hero police dog takes bullet for partner
Gunfire was exchanged between deputies and the suspect, Philip O'Shea, was killed, the Palm Beach County Sheriff said
Florida man drowns after crashing into fire hydrant
Robert Dreyer was pulled underneath his vehicle and into a hole, which was flooded by pressurized water, after he struck a fire hydrant in Florida
Ex-congresswoman found guilty of using funds from fake charity
Prosecutors said former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown and associates used One Door for Education Foundation to bring in more than $800K between 2012-2016
Elderly man kills self, leaves note with location of wife's body
In a handwritten suicide note, Laurence Caulfield admits to killing his ailing wife and burying her body
Python hunter wrangles massive snake in Florida Everglades
"Biggest snake I ever caught in my life right here," said Dusty "The Wildman" Crum, an orchid grower by day and a champion python hunter
Nose poke saves young girl from gator attack
10-year-old Juliana Ossa says she survived the attack because of advice she received at Gatorland
Huge gator bit young girl on knee and calf at Fla. park
10-year-old was able to pry the gator's mouth open to remove her leg before further injury could occur
K-9 found dead in Florida police car
Patrol car belonged to an officer from the Sebastian Police Department; authorities are investigating the death
Florida man fondles, fatally punches woman, authorities say
Michael Lamothe was charged with manslaughter after 54-year-old Debra Jost died
Cops: Man found in bloody clothes confesses to wife's grisly killing
Jeffrey Thacker accused of killing his wife and leaving her body to rot for weeks in their home full of trash
Rough surf, threat of rip currents creates dangerous conditions on Fla. coast
National Weather Service warned of strong and dangerous rip currents along South Florida beaches
Man guilty of killing ex-FSU mascot over gumbo spices
The suspect and victim were working at a Florida restaurant when they began arguing about how much spice to add to the gumbo, leading to a fatal altercation
Ex-Florida senator who used racial slur hired models as consultants
Frank Artiles reportedly hired a former Hooters “calendar girl” and a Playboy model with no political experience to be consultants
Teen who lost his hands becomes unlikely basketball hero
Despite riding the bench all season, Jamarion Styles earned a reputation as the hardest worker on his team
Florida senator resigns amid outcry over racist remarks
Alcohol-fueled racial slur-laced tirade has cost Republican Sen. Frank Artiles his job
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U.S. embassy urges "extreme caution" in Saudi airports after Houthi strikes kill several people
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, day after deadly strike killed 12
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
