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December 6, 2022

Miami-Dade police officer shot in the face, hospitalized; suspect in custody

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly shooting a Florida police officer during a robbery investigation. Police said it happened during an alleged carjacking.

December 6, 2022

Former Miami-area Rep. David Rivera arrested over Venezula ties

Former Republican Rep. David Rivera of Florida has been indicted on charges of money laundering and representing a foreign government without registering.

December 6, 2022

DeSantis spox return fire after ‘mainstream media’ hit piece: ‘Conservatives have to fight back’

Semafor, a media outlet founded by the former editor of Buzzfeed news, is facing backlash for their criticism of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's relationship with right-leaning media.

December 5, 2022

Florida sheriff’s deputy charged in accidental off-duty shooting that killed fellow deputy, department says

A Florida deputy with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office has been charged with manslaughter in the accidental shooting of his roommate, a fellow deputy, authorities say.

December 5, 2022

DeSantis says FEMA denied emergency aid request, state will provide $25M for hurricane victims

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state of Florida will provide $25 million to help repair hurricane-impacted homes after he said FEMA denied its request.

December 5, 2022

Tampa police chief Mary O’Connor resigns after video shows her flashing badge during traffic stop

The Tampa Police Department chief seen on video flashing her badge in hopes of being let off during a traffic stop has resigned at the request of the Florida city's mayor.

December 5, 2022

Thousands of Florida’s ‘nuisance alligators’ are killed each year

There are thousands of "nuisance alligators" killed each year in Florida. A nuisance alligator trapper was contacted to contain a Florida alligator living in a backyard pond.

December 5, 2022

Massachusetts fugitive Christopher Keeley, accused of killing elderly couple, is arrested in Florida

Christopher Keeley, the suspect wanted in connection with the double homicide of Carl and Vicki Mattson of Marshfield, has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida.

December 4, 2022

Florida police announce murder indictment in 43-year-old cold case

Ronald E. Richards, 75, was indicted on sexual battery and murder charges for allegedly killing Evelyn Marie Fisher-Bamforth 43 years ago in Miramar, Florida.

December 4, 2022

Florida plane crashes in Gulf of Mexico, body of woman and child found, officials say

The body of a woman and a child have been found after a single-engine Piper PA-28 crashed in the Gulf of Mexico after departing the Venice Municipal Airport in Florida Saturday evening.