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December 31

State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks'

A Florida bill would ban paper straws after Trump's executive order regarding regulations. State lawmakers say alternatives contain dangerous chemicals.

December 31

Dead birds on Florida beaches have experts worried about avian flu

Dead birds along Florida's Space Coast spark fears of a possible avian flu outbreak. Samples were sent for testing as wildlife officials monitor the situation.

December 30

Florida firefighters allegedly waterboarded, whipped rookie over TikTok video as 4 face criminal charges

Four Florida firefighters face criminal charges after allegedly waterboarding and whipping a 19-year-old rookie firefighter. Nearly a dozen employees fired.

December 30

Florida runner spreads 'pure joy' carrying American flag to inspire unity and wellness

Florida runner Teag McCoy goes viral carrying an American flag during his runs, spreading unity message despite facing hecklers and negative reactions from some.

December 29

This is where corruption comes in: Former White House press secretary

Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer analyzes fraud charges against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., and the alleged $9 billion Minnesota fraud scandal tied to the Somali community on 'America Reports.'

December 27

Florida bell ringer allegedly tries to 'impale' store manager with donation tripod while drunk

Drunken bell ringer Steven Pavlik, 63, allegedly attacked a Publix manager with a tripod after confronting shoppers outside a Stuart, Florida, store location.

December 27

Florida man allegedly steals 400 pounds of avocados to buy Christmas presents for children

A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly trespassed in an avocado grove and stole roughly 400 pounds of the fruit in order to sell them for money to buy Christmas gifts.

December 26

Nude burglar arrested on Christmas night after allegedly breaking into two luxury Florida homes

A nude man allegedly broke into two luxury Golden Beach homes Christmas night and was found hiding in the garage of a $12 million home after drinking.

December 26

Former Florida law enforcement officer accused of forcing 6-year-old underwater in hotel pool: report

Former law enforcement officer Tiffany Lee Griffith has been charged with aggravated child abuse after allegedly holding a 6-year-old underwater at a Florida hotel.

December 25

Florida man kills wife, shoots stepdaughter over NFL game argument before taking own life

A Florida man allegedly killed his wife and shot his stepdaughter over an NFL game argument before taking own life, authorities said. The girl is recovering in a hospital.