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January 28, 2023

Florida police chief issues warning to criminals after homeowner shoots burglars: 'Most people are armed'

A Florida police chief warned criminals who are thinking about robbing homes of residents that many people in Florida are armed and there might be "repercussions."

January 28, 2023

Ron DeSantis Wants to Protect Teachers' Rights

But the Florida teachers union is pushing back.

January 28, 2023

Florida man seen on video 'peeking into' woman's window, fleeing into swamp, police say

Florida deputies arrested a man who was seen on security video looking into a woman's window on Thursday night, and fled when spotted by officials.

January 28, 2023

Biden's Parole Program: Migrant families rush Miami airport after GOP lawsuit

Hundreds of migrants flew into the Miami International Airport from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti—fearing the Biden admin's immigration program could end after a lawsuit.

January 27, 2023

Critics accuse DeSantis of erasing ‘all of Black history,’ harming students by blocking AP course

NPR published a report of all the critics blasting Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., for opposing an AP African Studies course proposed for Florida high schools.

January 27, 2023

Florida teenager who fired at deputies sentenced to 20 years

A Florida teenager who fired at deputies during a shootout was sentenced to 20 years Friday after reaching a plea deal. The 15 year old pleaded no contest to criminal charges.

January 27, 2023

Florida delivery driver guilty of killing 75 year old woman, setting fire to her home

A Florida delivery driver has been found guilty of killing a 75-year-old woman and setting fire to her home on Wednesday. The man was delivering a washer and dryer to her home.

January 27, 2023

Suspect in Jared Bridegan murder worked for ex-wife's new husband: report

The Florida man accused of murdering Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan in front of his child was ordered held without bond in connection with his seven total charges.

January 27, 2023

Florida man who allegedly beat shark on beach should be charged, according to wildlife commission

Florida wildlife officials are recommending charges against a man accused of dragging a shark around a beach after beating it with a hammer. The incident was caught on video.

January 27, 2023

Florida woman swindled Holocaust survivor out of $2.8 million life savings in romance scam: DOJ

A Florida woman is facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly defrauding a Holocaust victim out of millions of dollars to fund a lavish lifestyle.