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February 17, 2023

Florida man sentenced in New Mexico pile-up that killed 4

A Florida man has been sentenced to five years and 10 months in a New Mexico pile-up that killed four people. After his jail time the man will serve three years of supervised release.

February 17, 2023

Elderly Florida woman shoots armed intruder dead at 3 am: 'Decisive action stopped the threat'

An elderly woman in Florida shot and killed an armed intruder in an incident the local sheriff says is a "perfect example" of why law abiding residents should own firearms.

February 17, 2023

At University of Central Florida the DEI scam is alive and well and costs more than $4 million a year

Radical Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming has been adopted by the University of Central Florida. There are 14 individual DEI programs at the university that cost $4 million.

February 17, 2023

Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige served 27 times with human trafficking lawsuit: Court docs

A federal judge ruled Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige "is actively concealing his whereabouts or evading service," according to court documents.

February 17, 2023

Ron DeSantis compared to murderous warlord in scathing column: 'Genghis Khan of social issues'

A Vanity Fair columnist likened Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to one of history's most infamous mass murderers, the founder of the Mongolian Empire, Genghis Khan.

February 16, 2023

Florida waste-to-energy incinerator facility fire burns for fourth day; residents urged to stay indoors

A fire at a Miami-Dade, Florida waste-to-energy facility was sparked on Sunday and continued to burn for fourth-day, and officials urged residents to remain indoors.

February 16, 2023

Ron DeSantis applauds court striking down 'activist attempts' to overturn parental rights law

A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit aimed at Florida's parental rights bill, dubbed by critics as the 'Don't say gay' bill, saying that the plaintiffs lack legal standing.

February 16, 2023

Florida high school janitor charged with 100 counts of child pornography possession

Jonathan Dibble, a 32-year-old janitor at Jensen Beach High School in Florida, was charged with 100 counts of child pornography this week, the sheriff's office said.

February 16, 2023

Florida grandpa and granddaughter go viral on TikTok for their joy over pre-school pickup

A grandfather in Florida shares a sweet bond with his first grandchild over a trip to school. Young Palmer loves her "Ippy" and looks forward to their drive to school each week.

February 16, 2023

Florida boy dies from infection after twisting ankle on treadmill: 'Complete disbelief'

An 11-year-old boy in Florida has died after twisting his ankle on a treadmill and then suffering from an infection that caused swelling in his brain.