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March 8, 2022

Florida officer puts herself between speeding drunk driver and runners in 10K, dashcam video shows

A "hero" Florida trooper drove her patrol car directly into a speeding drunk driver who was barreling toward a 10K route where thousands of runners were participating on Sunday, authorities said.

March 8, 2022

Florida wildfires force evacuation of 1,100 homes as firefighters battle blazes

Florida firefighters were battling raging wildfires that have scorched nearly 30,000 acres and forced evacuations of 1,100 homes since Friday.

March 8, 2022

Florida couple found dead 'most vicious' crime police chief has seen in 20 years: 'Deranged'

A husband and wife were stabbed and their throats were slashed while riding bikes in Daytona Beach, Florida, police said. They are now searching for the person who did it.

March 8, 2022

Florida man crushed to death by bulldozer while using porta-potty, authorities say

A Florida man was crushed to death by a bulldozer last week while he was using a porta-potty, according to authorities.

March 7, 2022

DeSantis accuses reporter of peddling 'false narrative' on education bill in heated press conference clash

The Florida governor pushed back against a local reporter who asked him about the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.

March 5, 2022

Spring training's postponement impacts small businesses, ballpark employees

If it weren’t for the ongoing MLB lockout, spring training games would already be underway for the league’s 30 teams.

March 3, 2022

DeSantis responds to critics after telling students to un-mask

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to critics Thursday after he asked a group of Tampa students to take their masks off for a photo-op where most of the adults in the room already remained bare-faced.

March 3, 2022

Lack of spring training impacts small businesses, ballpark employees

If it weren’t for the ongoing MLB lockout, spring training games would already be underway for the league’s 30 teams. The economic boost that comes with Spring Training is "greatly missed" according to a local business owner.

March 3, 2022

DeSantis declares wife Casey officially 'cancer-free' after battle with breast cancer

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday made an announcement about his wife Casey’s successful breast cancer treatment.

March 2, 2022

Florida man blames Putin for why he was speeding, bodycam footage shows

A Florida man, who was pulled over for speeding last week, attempted to place blame on Russian President Vladimir Putin during the traffic stop, authorities said.