August 12, 2009
Florida teen imitates YouTube clip, sets self on fire
A Deltona, Florida teenager was hospitalized on Wednesday after suffering multiple burns while imitating a video posted on YouTube.
Seven indicted in deaths of Florida couple, Byrd and Melanie Billings
Seven men were indicted on murder and robbery charges in the July 9 home invasion slayings of Byrd and Melanie Billings, a Florida couple known for adopting special-needs children. An eighth suspect has been was charged as an accessory after the fact, but she was not included in the indictment.
The secret to happiness? Get old.
Researchers suggested that, generally, people in their 80s and 90s are happier than younger people. Several studies have found that older adults report fewer negative emotional experiences and greater emotional control than young adults do.
August 07, 2009
Missing Florida girl, Haleigh Cummings’ dad held in burglary
The father of a Florida girl, Haleigh Cummings, who has been missing for nearly six months was charged Thursday with burglary with assault.
August 06, 2009
City employee suspended for not saying “Good morning” to mayor of Florida town
If you see the mayor of Deerfield Beach, Florida out on the street, you better say hello. City maintenance worker Cassandra Moye was suspended for two days without pay for failing to greet Mayor Peggy Noland while at work.
Dolphin joins Florida boaters by leaping onto pleasure craft
A Marco Island, Florida woman got a big surprise while driving her boat home from lunch when a dolphin jumped right inside!
A pint-sized Florida rock band plays for Austim
They’re called “The Exiles”, and they’re not only good, they’re playing for a good cause. The all kid rock band doesn’t get paid by the cafe’s owner, but instead they pass around a tip jar and donate 15 percent of their proceeds to help kids with autism.
August 03, 2009
FL man loses winning lottery ticket
If you’ve ever lost something you know that gnawing in your brain. Now imagine somewhere out there, you’ve just lost 500-thousand somethings.
Florida farm helps acquaint blind kids with horses
A Miami horse farmer is giving blind children the ride of a lifetime.
July 23, 2009
Fish Tale: Dead shark found on Miami roadway
A six-foot shark made its way into the middle of a road in Overtown, Florida Tuesday night, and officials said it may have had a little help.
July 16, 2009
UPDATE: Eighth person arrested in Florida couple’s shooting deaths
Authorities are charging an eighth person in the slaying of a Florida couple who adopted special-needs children.
July 15, 2009
Experts dispute doctor’s stem cell breakthrough claim
The Food and Drug Administration has not approved this stem cell therapy in the United States because no clinical trials to prove its effectiveness have been done. But the company, Regenocyte Therapeutic, says it has successfully used adult stem cells to treat patients with heart and lung disease.
Police: Suspect sought after 7 arrests in Florida couple’s slaying
Seven people are in custody in connection with the shooting deaths of a Gulf Coast couple known for adopting special-needs children, and one more person is sough.
July 14, 2009
Fourth suspect arrested in killing of Gulf Coast couple
A fourth suspect has been arrested in the shooting deaths of a Gulf Coast couple known for adopting special-needs children.
July 13, 2009
Three arrested in slaying of Florida couple
Three suspects are in custody, including two who face murder charges, in what the local sheriff called a “multifaceted” investigation into the killings of a Gulf Coast couple known for adopting special-needs children.


