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February 14, 2023

Florida men arrested for alleged roles in Haitian president's 2021 assassination: US DOJ

Four Florida men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the July 7, 2021 assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Mois, according to the DOJ.

February 14, 2023

Missing Florida vet Rachel Schwartz 'recovered and is safe' 2 weeks after last contact with family: sheriff

Missing Florida veteran Rachel Schwartz has been found two weeks after her family says they last heard from her, according to the sheriff's office.

February 14, 2023

Record 12 manatees released to natural habitat in single day, animal rescue service says

A record number of manatees were released back into their natural habitat in a single day at Blue Spring State Park in Florida, according to the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership.

February 14, 2023

Florida district drops 'sexualized' CDC student survey after letter from DeSantis-backed education official

Duval County Public Schools ended its use of the CDC's 2023 Youth Behavior Risk Survey after Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. shared his "grave concerns" in a letter.

February 14, 2023

DeSantis laughs off question about his 2024 presidential plans: 'Wouldn't you like to know'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a blunt response Tuesday when he was asked whether he would be running for president in 2024.

February 14, 2023

Laundrie attorney files new motion to dismiss lawsuit from Gabby Petito's parents

Attorneys for Brian Laundrie's parents have filed a new motion to dismiss the lawsuit from the family of former fiancée Gabby Petito, whom he killed in 2021.

February 14, 2023

Father of Parkland shooting victim speaks out on tragic anniversary: 'Criminals don’t obey gun laws'

Ryan Petty, who lost his daughter Alaina Petty in the 2018 Parkland shooting, says media advocacy for gun control isn't the answer to school safety.

February 14, 2023

Woman dies after being run over by forklift at Florida motel, authorities say

A woman has died after being run over by a forklift at a Florida beachside motel, authorities said. She has only been identified as someone living at the motel who was 62 years old.

February 14, 2023

Woman in Florida dies after being run over by forklift, authorities say

A woman has died after being struck by a forklift in the parking lot of a Florida beachside motel, authorities said.

February 14, 2023

DeSantis's Florida beats Newsom's California, again. Here's the comparison

A new Paragon Health Institute study confirms that more severe lockdowns did not significantly improve health outcomes but led to much worse economic and education outcomes.