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November 5, 2024

Florida man jailed after allegedly striking US rep's campaign manager outside early voting site

Andrew Francis, 32, was arrested Monday for allegedly striking the campaign manager of U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., at an early voting site over the weekend.

November 4, 2024

Florida killer clown cold case: Woman who murdered romantic rival in costume released from prison

A Florida woman who pleaded guilty to her involvement in a 1990 killer clown cold case was released from prison Saturday only 18 months after agreeing to a plea deal.

November 1, 2024

Two dead after Orlando shooting, police chief says; at least 8 shot

A shooter opened fire in Orlando, but the suspect has been taken into custody. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said there were eight victims, including two who died.

November 1, 2024

Cop who survived serial killer as a teen is now on track to become a detective

Master Deputy Lisa McVey of the Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office, who escaped the clutches of a serial killer as a teenage girl and helped police nab her attacker, is now on track to become a detective.

October 31, 2024

See NICU babies in adorable costumes for their first Halloween

NICU babies at the Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, participated in a Halloween costume contest donning adorable costumes.

October 31, 2024

DeSantis admin blocked in abortion ad fight until after Election Day, judge rules

A Florida district judge extended a temporary restraining order for another two weeks, blocking the state government from threatening legal action against TV stations over abortion ads aired.

October 31, 2024

Uber Eats driver accused of snacking on customer's food, spitting it in her face when confronted: police

An Uber Eats driver was arrested in Florida after authorities allege she ate food from an order and then stole holiday decorations from a customer's yard.

October 28, 2024

Florida woman calls 911 for 'pizza,' gets rescued from illegal immigrant during alleged rape attempt

Officials shared a 911 phone call and body camera footage of the rescue of a woman who called for a "pizza" to report an alleged rape attempt.

October 28, 2024

Florida man convicted of murdering teen over Yeezy shoes lunges at victim's father in courtroom

A Florida man convicted of murdering a teenage girl during the attempted sale of some Yeezy sneakers had a courtroom outburst towards the victim's family.

October 27, 2024

Three US travel destinations land on National Geographic's 'Best of the World 2025' list

National Geographic's "Best of the World" travel list for 2025 featured three U.S. destinations in Florida, Idaho and California.