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September 14, 2023

Florida mother arrested for child neglect after allegedly leaving toddler in running car to go swimming

Video from Lee County Sheriff's Office shows a mother in the ocean off Bokeelia Fishing Pier around 10:30 a.m. Monday.

September 14, 2023

Good Samaritan pulls Florida man from burning car

A daring rescue of a Florida man by a good Samaritan on his way home from work over the weekend was caught on camera as flames poured out of a crashed SUV.

September 14, 2023

Good Samaritan pulls man from burning car in Florida

A Florida man came to the rescue of a man whose car was on fire early morning Sept. 10, 2023. Aaron Mesmer with FOX 13 Tampa reports.

September 14, 2023

DeSantis launches billboards in Illinois urging law enforcement to ‘make the smart move’ to Florida

Florida is launching billboards in Illinois to encourage law enforcement officers to move to the state, citing a $5,000 sign-on bonus for recruits as part of a national drive.

September 14, 2023

'Take Care of Maya': Alleged medical abuse case that broke family apart heads to trial

The case at the center of Netflix's "Take Care of Maya" documentary is heading to trial. Maya Kowalski's family is suing a children's hospital for wrongful abuse allegations.

September 13, 2023

Shark bites South Carolina surfer's face at popular Florida beach, officials say

A South Carolina man was reportedly bitten by a shark on a popular Florida beach Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.

September 13, 2023

South Carolina man details horrifying shark attack at Florida beach: 'Fight or flight'

Mark Sumsersett, a surfer from South Carolina, told FOX 35 Orlando that he was bitten in the face by a shark at a Orlando, Florida-area beach. (FOX 35)

September 13, 2023

Florida man threatens police with knife, gets ‘exactly what he asked for’: sheriff

Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady Judd said a man who allegedly attempted to stab a woman and later threatened police with a knife, was shot and killed by officers.

September 12, 2023

Florida man, 72, dies while surfing in Daytona Beach as rip currents churn

A 72-year-old surfer in Daytona Beach, Florida, died after falling off his surfboard Monday, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

September 12, 2023

Florida researchers offering $50 to fishermen who catch this species of fish

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering a bounty of $50 to fishermen who share the fish species of cobia during a specific timeframe until September 2024.