Alligator mauls Florida grandmother to death ruthless in 'death roll' attack as husband helplessly looked on

16:11 ET, 28 Jun 2025 Startling new revelations show that an unsuspecting grandma tragically lost her life to a vicious alligator attack while canoeing with her husband near Florida's Lake Kissimmee State Park. Back in May, 61 year old Cynthia Diekema …

South Florida's Operation Showdown: 31 arrested, 80 illegal firearms and 900+ rounds of ammunition seized

MIAMI, Fla. - A massive operation in South Florida recently led to the arrest of 31 people, 80 illegal firearms seized, more than 900 rounds of ammunition confiscated and close to 10 kilograms of narcotics recovered, officials say.  What we know: Operation …

Hundreds of animals up for adoption at Petco Love Florida Mega Pet event at Jacksonville Fairgrounds

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Petco Love Florida Mega Pet Adoption event is being held at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday. The Mega event is a statewide adoption promotion with a goal of finding homes for 2,000 shelter dogs and cats across …

County-by-county list of where to celebrate the 4th with fireworks around Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Fourth of July is next week, and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are offering various festivities for you and the family to attend. There are parades, walks, festivals and of course fireworks. Check out your county and …

Florida man credits necklace for saving his life following friendly fire incident

OCALA, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida man is on the road to recovery after surviving a gunshot to his chest and his medical team says the necklace he was wearing may have saved his life. Aidan Perry, 20, says he was shot accidentally by his friend in Ocala while …

Over 100 New Florida Laws Take Effect Tuesday — Here’s What to Know

FOX 13's Jordan Bowen highlights the most important laws taking effect on July 1. TALLAHASSEE - Starting Tuesday, Floridians will see major legal changes across the state as more than 100 new laws take effect. Among the most talked-about: a statewide …

Dozens of new moms get supplies and support at Heart of Florida United Way baby showers

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Heart of Florida United Way rounded out a series of three baby showers for moms across Central Florida on Saturday. On Wednesday, the organization held two baby showers for moms in Osceola and Seminole counties and the third took …

New Florida drivers will be required to take six-hour education course

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Florida lawmakers want to keep teen drivers safe behind the wheel through a new, required safety course they have to pass before getting their learner’s permit. What You Need To Know Starting July 1, a driver education traffic safety …

Swamps, protests, and politics: The battle over Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

Hundreds of protesters, including Native American tribes, environmentalists, and immigration advocates, lined Florida’s Tamiami Trail highway on Saturday, June 28, to decry the rapid construction of the "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention …

Absolutely Not : "Alligator Alcatraz", Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits