VERO BEACH, FLA. — A kitten’s curiosity almost cost him one of his nine lives when he managed to crawl inside a Vero Beach family’s car. On Monday, Aug. 1, Denise Wilford-Neal adopted the cat and moments later the kitten crawled up inside the dash console, crying and would not come out. They tried to …read more.

FORT MYERS, FLA. — A shooting outside a Fort Myers, Fla., nightclub that was hosting an event for teens left two people dead and up to 16 others injured, police said.

PORT RICHEY, FLA. — A tip from a concerned citizen helped save a baby from possible harm after the infant was seen being carried on the side of a busy Pasco road by a man who was exhibiting erratic behavior.

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LABELLE, FLA. — A man is pleading with officials in Glades County, Fla. for a code inspection after his dog was eaten by an alligator at the marina where he resides.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — An alligator snatched a 2-year-old boy Tuesday night, June 14, in a lagoon at a Disney hotel near Orlando as his father desperately tried to save him.

KEY WEST, FLA. — Fred Flintstone just narrowly avoided getting his ride towed.

MIRAMAR, FLA. — Home inspectors nearly caused a panic when they informed police they had found a body in the attic of a Miramar home Saturday, May 21.

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. — An 86-year-old Port St. Lucie man said he killed his wife while she slept because she was in poor health and he could no longer afford her medications, according to an arrest affidavit.

TAMPA, FLA. — A dog owner in Florida, faced with mounting vet bills, took an extreme step to make sure the pet could still be cared for in the future.

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. — An ultra-marathoner’s attempt to “run” from Florida to Bermuda in an inflatable bubble was cut short when the Coast Guard towed him back to land — for the second time.

POLK COUNTY, FLA. — Polk County firefighter John Williams was doing a sweep of a single-family home in Mulberry, Florida, that had erupted in flames after a grease fire started in the kitchen on April 8.

OKEECHOBEE, FLA. — Talk about a big catch. This massive alligator was recently tracked down by hunters at Outwest Farms in Okeechobee, Fla. Outwest Farms owner Lee Lightsey, along with his son Mason, his guide Blake Godwin and two hunters discovered the creature Saturday, April 2, at one of the ponds on their private ranch. “We …read more.

POLK COUNTY, FLA. — Candy, condoms, and narcotics were some of the items that suspects brought with them when they traveled to have sex with children, according to detectives who recently conducted an undercover online child sex sting that targeted child sex predators. Seventeen people were arrested during “Operation April’s Fools” which was conducted March 29 …read more.

MIAMI — Part of South Florida’s sandy coastline was covered with thousands of unwelcome beachgoers throughout the week of March 27.

SARASOTA, FLA. — Because of one social media post, Rocky Been went from homeless to employed — at Crabby’s Bar and Grill. He’s even received donations to pay for a hotel room for a couple of nights.

FORT MYERS, FLA. — There was an unusual midday discovery at the Port Charlotte beach complex on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

CLERMONT, FLA. — A video recording by a day care worker shows the facility’s director hitting a four-year-old boy and dropping him on a mat, police in Clermont said.

LAKE MARY, FLA. — A Sanford teenager has claimed a $2 million prize from Wednesday’s Powerball drawing. Officials said Frederick Walker, 19, had never purchased a lottery ticket before now.

ST. CLOUD, FLA. — Police in St. Cloud said a woman mistook her daughter for an intruder, fatally shooting her late Tuesday night.

By SGT. TONY SLOCUM Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police District 16-Peru STUART, FLA — A cold cas murder investigation by Indiana State Police Detective 1st. Sgt. Bob Burgess and Detective Josh Maller resulted in the arrest of William Stinemetz, 62, Palm City, Fla. The detectives served Stinemetz with a Fulton Circuit Court arrest warrant …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace’s men’s soccer team opened up the 2015 NCCAA National Championships with a 2-2 tie against Chowan (N.C.) on Tuesday.

SANFORD, Fla. — It’s not unusual for Florida police officers to respond to wild animal calls. Alligators, bears, families of ducks — you name it, officers have heard it all. But Monday morning, a 911 caller reported something that even the Sanford Police Department called a little “out of the ordinary”: a mail-eating monkey sitting on …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 28 John Franklin Prater, 31, 639 Stineman St., Wabash, arrested for probation violation. No bond. Shay Trevor Addison, 24, 3757 North CR 900W, Cromwell, arrested for possession of marijuana and driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $600 cash. Lisa Gayle Hall, …read more.

FLORIDA –The disorganized tropical storm Erika has left at least 12 dead in the Caribbean, with others still missing, and is now aiming for the coast of Florida. Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the storm, which is expected to remain a tropical storm when its forecasted to hit …read more.

Barry A. Coy, 47, 70 Birchwood St., Athens, Mich., was booked on a failure to appear charge of exploitation of an endangered adult and theft, both class D felonies. He was booked in the Kosciusko County jail at 11:44 p.m. Saturday. Coy was arrested on a Governor’s Warrant to extradite Coy from Florida. He was …read more.

BABSON PARK, Fla. – Grace’s men’s basketball team may have struggled with its shot for much of Wednesday’s game with Webber International, but the Lancers made shots when it counted. The Lancers’ clutch free throw shooting in the final minute proved the difference as Grace held on for a 60-57 win over the Warriors (3-9). …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace’s women’s soccer team moved one step away from its first national championship, dispatching Houghton 3-0 on Friday at NCCAA Nationals. The Lady Lancers (17-4-3) will square off with Lee in the NCCAA National Championship on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. in Grace’s first title game appearance. Lee defeated Campbellsville 3-0 in the …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The 2014 NCCAA National Championships started on a high note for Grace’s volleyball team. The No. 2 seed Lady Lancers (29-10) swept McMurry and Oakland City on Friday to open up pool play. In Grace’s opening set at NCCAA Nationals, the Lady Lancers pounded out an enthused 25-14 win. McMurry was held …read more.

[weaver_youtube PThntbECsYU rel=0] In the warm, calm waters of Crystal River, Fla., there resides an aggregation of some of the most magnificent and mysterious creatures that perhaps ever survived on this planet. The manatee, as I was fortunate enough to find out first hand, are not only gentle giants, they are playful, curious and simply fascinating …read more.

Paul E. Wiard Time behind bars is what a former Claypool grandfather is now facing after violating his probation for not registering as a sex offender. In June, Paul E. Wiard, 83, was sentenced to four years of probation for molesting his granddaughter over a 6-year period beginning when she was 9 years old. Per …read more.

Joe and Joyce Conlon, of Warsaw, announce the engagement of their son, Jason Conlon, of Orlando, Fla., to Catherine Chien, daughter of Brian and Katy Chien, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The future groom is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from IPFW and Master’s from Purdue. He is an Electrical …read more.

Syracuse native Tommy ‘Danger’ Locklin passes the 3,000-mile mark as he zeroes in on Daytona Beach this weekend. LAKE CITY, Fla. — The end is in sight. It’s so close, Tommy can almost taste the sea salt. Throughout the fall, winter, and now into the spring, Tommy Locklin has been on the run in search …read more.

Biomet Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of orthopedic and biotechnology products, and OrthoSensor, a leader in intelligent orthopedics, are pleased to announce a co-promotion partnership with Biomet’s Vanguard Complete Knee System and OrthoSensor’s VERASENSE. “Biomet is thrilled with its relationship with OrthoSensor and is excited to add this sensor technology to our Vanguard …read more.

An officer of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department joined Florida law enforcement agencies last Thursday in raiding an Orlando, Fla., home following an investigation that started in Warsaw. KCSD became involved with the case earlier this month when Martha Mikel of SR 19, Nappanee, reported a scam. Mikel had been contacted by Derick Cordero, 32, …read more.