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October 15, 2024

Illegal immigrants arrested in wealthy Florida county for sexual crimes against a child

A trio of illegal immigrants were arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, last week for committing sexual crimes against a child, police said.

October 15, 2024

Former owner of dog found chained to pole ahead of Hurricane Milton arrested, to 'face the music,' DA says

The owner of a dog found chained to a pole during a hurricane has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges, authorities said.

October 15, 2024

Florida armed robbery suspects' arrest caught on camera after victim tracks stolen phone: sheriff's office

Florida law enforcement officials arrested two men after they allegedly robbed a couple of victims and fled with their cellphones, which one victim was able to track down.

October 15, 2024

'The biggest challenge right now is fuel': Rep. Greg Steube of Florida talks hurricane aftermath

Rep. Greg Steube, a Republican from Florida, says fuel shortages are a challenge following recent hurricanes that have hammered the Sunshine State.

October 15, 2024

Video shows Hurricane Milton-impacted family, dogs rescued from floodwaters

A family and their dogs were rescued from Hurricane Milton floodwaters in Florida, bodycamera footage from Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows.

October 15, 2024

Supreme Court races in key states could tip scales on policy questions

Unlike Georgia and Nevada, battleground states such as Arizona, North Carolina and Michigan will likely see high-stakes state Supreme Court races.

October 14, 2024

Florida man arrested after allegedly trying to steal generator powering traffic light after hurricane

A Florida man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly tried to steal a generator being used to power a traffic light that was likely damaged by Hurricane Milton, authorities say.

October 13, 2024

Mayorkas calls on Congress to fund FEMA disaster relief, warning ‘hurricane season is not over’

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday warned that hurricane season isn't over and urged Congress to fund FEMA for future storms.

October 12, 2024

Abandoned dog left tied to fence before Hurricane Milton now 'safe and sound' with new name

The bull terrier left tied to a fence before Hurricane Milton hit Florida is currently in foster care, according to the Leon County Humane Society.

October 12, 2024

Florida sheriff announces criminals banned from evacuation shelters, tells them to go directly to jail

Florida's Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly goes viral for saying he will continue to arrest 'criminal element' who have outstanding warrants at evacuation centers.