Brain-eating worm grows in Florida man's eye
It is like something out of a science-fiction movie — a brain-eating parasitic tapeworm living in your eye. Unfortunately for Sam Cordero, it wasn’t a movie and the race was on to surgically remove it from his eye.
It is like something out of a science-fiction movie — a brain-eating parasitic tapeworm living in your eye. Unfortunately for Sam Cordero, it wasn’t a movie and the race was on to surgically remove it from his eye.
GRAPHIC: Dog nearly dies from severe burns caused by human hair dye
Violet, a 5-pound white Maltese mix, is currently recovering after receiving extensive burns from hair dye. Most of the photos of her injuries are so graphic, we cannot show you.
Violet, a 5-pound white Maltese mix, is currently recovering after receiving extensive burns from hair dye. Most of the photos of her injuries are so graphic, we cannot show you.
Woman dies after fire on casino boat off Florida's coast
A female passenger has died hours after a casino boat caught fire off Florida's Gulf Coast, forcing her and about 50 other passengers and crew to jump into the chilly waters to escape.
A female passenger has died hours after a casino boat caught fire off Florida's Gulf Coast, forcing her and about 50 other passengers and crew to jump into the chilly waters to escape.
Bear attacks man who let his dog out for a walk
Andrew Meunier tells news outlets he let his dog out of his home about 11 p.m. Tuesday and spotted the 4-foot bear standing next to him when he stepped outside. He told the Collier County Sheriff's Department the dog ran back inside scared.
Andrew Meunier tells news outlets he let his dog out of his home about 11 p.m. Tuesday and spotted the 4-foot bear standing next to him when he stepped outside. He told the Collier County Sheriff's Department the dog ran back inside scared.
It's snowing in Tallahassee, Florida for the first time since 1989
It snowed briefly in Tallahassee, Florida, for the first time in 28 years. The snow brought a childlike joy and wonder and loud vocal whoops from longtime residents who rarely see the white stuff.
It snowed briefly in Tallahassee, Florida, for the first time in 28 years. The snow brought a childlike joy and wonder and loud vocal whoops from longtime residents who rarely see the white stuff.
Police: Pit bull found beaten, stabbed in suitcase
Police have arrested a man accused of viciously stabbing a dog dozens of times and leaving it to die in a suitcase.
Police have arrested a man accused of viciously stabbing a dog dozens of times and leaving it to die in a suitcase.
Woman killed husband, hid his duct-taped body in closet, police say
A Florida woman is accused of killing her husband and hiding his duct-taped body behind a brick wall she built in a downstairs closet.
A Florida woman is accused of killing her husband and hiding his duct-taped body behind a brick wall she built in a downstairs closet.
Girl, 9, dies after 325-pound cousin sits on her as 'punishment'
A 9-year-old Florida girl died on Saturday after her 325-pound cousin allegedly sat on her as punishment.
A 9-year-old Florida girl died on Saturday after her 325-pound cousin allegedly sat on her as punishment.
Video shows angry customers trash Florida Chick-fil-A over chicken nuggets
A group of angry customers trashed a Chick-fil-A after a disagreement over chicken nuggets. The incident happened Monday evening at a Jacksonville, Florida restaurant.
A group of angry customers trashed a Chick-fil-A after a disagreement over chicken nuggets. The incident happened Monday evening at a Jacksonville, Florida restaurant.
More than 80 beachgoers form human chain to rescue family trapped in riptide
An Alabama woman and her husband started a human chain and helped rescue an entire family of nine caught in a riptide off the coast of Florida.
An Alabama woman and her husband started a human chain and helped rescue an entire family of nine caught in a riptide off the coast of Florida.
Survivor called from company bathroom: 'My boss is dead'
Multiple people were killed Monday inside a company that makes awnings for recreational vehicles. Authorities said the situation is contained, meaning there is no longer an active shooter.
Multiple people were killed Monday inside a company that makes awnings for recreational vehicles. Authorities said the situation is contained, meaning there is no longer an active shooter.
Tiger Woods issues statement after being arrested in Florida for DUI
Tiger Woods was arrested early Monday on a DUI charge in Jupiter, Florida, and spent nearly four hours in a county jail before he was released.
Tiger Woods was arrested early Monday on a DUI charge in Jupiter, Florida, and spent nearly four hours in a county jail before he was released.
Florida teen who threw woman into pool arrested
A Florida teenager turned himself in to police after a video showing him dragging and throwing a woman into a pool was posted online, officials said.
A Florida teenager turned himself in to police after a video showing him dragging and throwing a woman into a pool was posted online, officials said.
17-year-old girl punches shark to escape attack
A teen girl says she punched a shark to scare it off after it bit her. The attack happened in Destin, Florida Sunday afternoon.
A teen girl says she punched a shark to scare it off after it bit her. The attack happened in Destin, Florida Sunday afternoon.
Florida homeowner trained in jiu-jitsu bloodies suspected burglar
Brian Burch is a burglar's worst nightmare – the Florida homeowner is not just a large, powerful man, but he also happens to be skilled in the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Brian Burch is a burglar's worst nightmare – the Florida homeowner is not just a large, powerful man, but he also happens to be skilled in the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Police: Uber driver fatally shoots would-be robber
Police say an Uber driver fatally shot a would-be robber who tried to ambush him near an upscale South Florida mall.
Police say an Uber driver fatally shot a would-be robber who tried to ambush him near an upscale South Florida mall.
Thieves steal delivery from Hulk Hogan's doorstep
Hulk Hogan could have used his signature leg drop on thieves who stole a delivery from the front porch of his Florida mansion.
Hulk Hogan could have used his signature leg drop on thieves who stole a delivery from the front porch of his Florida mansion.
Surveillance video captures boy's 2 a.m. mischief spree
A father reviewing home surveillance video was shocked to see a pajama-clad mischief-maker running amok in his living room at 2 a.m.
A father reviewing home surveillance video was shocked to see a pajama-clad mischief-maker running amok in his living room at 2 a.m.
'Everybody was crying’: Emotional video captures man who is blind meeting Mickey Mouse at Disney World
Emotional video showing a man who is blind meeting his favorite character at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, for the first time has touched the hearts of many.
Emotional video showing a man who is blind meeting his favorite character at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, for the first time has touched the hearts of many.