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January 24, 2023

Florida Supreme Court to hear case on abortion law signed by DeSantis, permits law to remain in effect for now

Florida's Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit challenging the state's 15-week abortion ban, which opponents have called "dangerous" and argued violates the state constitution.

January 24, 2023

'Oh God! You made it!': FL diver rescued by family after being swept out to sea by current

Video going viral on social media shows an incredible reunion when a Florida family recovered their loved one who had been lost at sea for hours. The man is expected to be OK.

January 24, 2023

Florida judge approves Petito request to add Laundrie lawyer to lawsuit

A Florida judge approved a request to add Brian Laundrie's former attorney Steve Bertolino to a lawsuit against his parents Chris and Roberta Tuesday.

January 24, 2023

Florida family races out to save 22-year-old diver swept away in ocean current

A 22-year-old was rescued by his family after getting caught in a powerful current while diving off the coast of Key West, Florida, on Jan. 19.

January 24, 2023

Major break in Jared Bridegan murder mystery after ex-wife moves cross-country

Florida police to announce a forthcoming arrest in the unsolved murder of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan as his ex-wife was spotted in Washington state.

January 23, 2023

Florida execution set for man in woman's 1990 slaying

A Florida man who killed a deputy and woman was scheduled for execution on Feb. 23. The man fatally stabbed a woman after escaping from prison awhile serving a life sentence.

January 23, 2023

Florida Department of Education responds to criticism after rejecting AP African American Studies course

Florida Education Commissioner responds to White House criticism of rejected AP African American Studies course: 'Filled with Critical Race Theory and other obvious violations of Florida law'

January 23, 2023

Florida Rep. Steube provides update on his recovery after 25 foot fall from ladder at Sarasota home

GOP congressman Greg Steube plans on carrying out his congressional duties from his Sarasota, Florida, home for several weeks.

January 23, 2023

DeSantis fights back against White House, defends Florida's rejection of race-based lesson

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his state’s rejection of an Advanced Placement course on African-American studies — a decision the White House criticized days prior.

January 23, 2023

Florida Democrats agonize over internal 'chaos' and crushing 2022 state losses: 'There is no plan'

A new report highlighted Florida Democrats warning about the Party's dwindling hold in the state and agonizing over the possibility of another defeat.