Clearwater (WTFF) – A Florida man who shot and killed an unarmed father over a parking lot dispute is now being charged with manslaughter. »
Florida Man Finally Charged in Parking Lot Shooting
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Attempt to block early voting sites at college campuses thwarted by U.S. District Court
Tallahassee (WTFF) – Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner’s attempt to suppress young voters was thwarted by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker on Tuesday. »
Floridian Stands His Ground Against Armed Burglars in Jacksonville
Jacksonville (WTFF) – A Floridian was able to defend himself during an armed home invasion by pulling out his own guns and shooting at the intruders. “They messed with the wrong house,” said the homeowner to Action News Jax, wearing a menacing eye patch and all black attire. The two men put a gun to his […] »
1-800-Ask-Gary arrested for drunk driving
Manatee County (WTFF) – Gary Kompothecras was arrested on DUI charges early Thursday morning. »
Train-struck semi-trailer scatters free food in Lakeland
Lakeland (WTFF) – A train ran into a semi-truck and ripped open a free supply of frozen food to the locals. On Wednesday morning, a Colorado Meat and Seafood Company semi truck was cruising down Ingram Avenue and stalled on some train tracks. »
George Zimmerman says he’s homeless and suffering from PTSD
George Zimmerman says his problems continue. He told a Spanish language television station he is now homeless, battling post-traumatic stress disorder, more than $2 million in debt and lives in fear for his life. Zimmerman opened up on the Univision television show “Aquí y Ahora” (Here and Now) that will air Sunday on the Spanish […] »
Pensacola Woman and her Pet Baby Monkey
These photos were sent to us from Pensacola. Florida’s quirkiness is our armor against the insanity. This little guy brings a lot of smiles to people, enjoy! »
Florida Man builds a little bedroom for his French bulldog, Hennessy
Florida Man isn’t always bad… take an example from David Maceo, who lives in Tampa. He built his 6-year old pooch his own bedroom inside of a staircase. Hennessy’s bedroom is complete with a cozy bed, and family photos on the walls. »
Off-duty deputy saves couple from burning car by shooting it
Two people were trapped in their vehicle on Moccasin Wallow Road, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. »
Bill would block use of food stamps for soda in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A House Republican filed a proposal Friday that seeks to prevent people from using food-assistance benefits to buy soft drinks. The bill (HB 47) by Rep. Ralph Massullo, a dermatologist from Lecanto, is filed for the 2018 legislative session, which starts in January. The proposal would direct the Florida Department of Children and […] »
Uber driver prevents a St. Petersburg man from killing himself
ST. PETERSBURG — Uber driver Chad Farley suspected something was wrong Monday night when a passenger asked to be dropped off in the middle of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. There’s no walkway for pedestrians along the iconic span, nowhere even to step safely at the top. Walking on the Skyway 200 feet above the water […] »
Group of 80 People at Panama City Beach Form a Human Chain to Save a Drowning Family
Beachgoers formed a human chain near the M.B. Miller County Pier on Saturday afternoon off Panama City Beach, Florida, to rescue nine swimmers who were drowning. [The News Herald] Apparently some people from Alabama knew about disaster recovery because of tornadoes, and upon seeing distressed beach-goers, Jessica Simmons thought: “These people are not drowning today. […] »
Florida Man Saves FHP Trooper’s Life by Lifting Vehicle With His Bare Hands
TAMPA – Kenny Franklin became a heroic version of Florida Man on Thursday, June 29th, 2017, on his way to work via Uber. Suddenly, his Uber driver suffered a seizure while driving on I-4 near Interstate 275. Franklin explains, “His foot is accelerating on the gas, and instantly, I’m in the back seat wondering, ‘Okay, my […] »
St. Pete will be the first city in Florida to use 100 percent renewable energy
St. Petersburg will become the first city in Florida to rid themselves of using fossil fuels. »
“President Barack Obama Highway” replaces “Old Dixie Highway”
Just to be clear, the WTF element of this story is the racist past of Old Dixie Highway. The “Old Dixie Highway” has been renamed to honor President Obama. This comes at a time when cities across the U.S. are getting rid of symbols that remind people of the racism, slavery and violence of the […] »
Florida Bear Takes a Nap After Eating a Stolen Bag of Dog Food
Bob Cross is used to wrangling wild animals. But when his neighbor called him over to deal with a bear on Saturday afternoon in Lake Mary, Florida, the 72-year-old retired firefighter pulled out his camera instead. “It was just sitting there on the ground and I could see it was eating something,” Cross told ABC […] »
