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November 1, 2023

Elderly Walmart shopper punched in Florida, deputies looking for suspect

Florida deputies are searching for a man who was seen on security camera punching an elderly man who was leaving a Walmart on Oct. 11, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

November 1, 2023

Florida becomes latest state to cut ties with American Library Association after 'Marxist' controversy

Florida has become the latest state to cut ties with the American Library Association (ALA) following the group's stance on book restrictions for kids.

November 1, 2023

Miami police arrest fellow officer for DUI after he was found passed out in car with gun

A man who wears a badge in South Florida was caught passed out behind the wheel of a car on Halloween by a school district police officer and was arrested.

November 1, 2023

DeSantis law enforcement recruitment drive draws recruits from all 50 states

A law enforcement recruitment launched by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to attract police officers to the state has brought in people from all 50 states, his office says.

November 1, 2023

Gabby Petito's family pushes attorney to reveal secret chat with Brian Laundrie: court docs

Lawyers representing Gabby Petito's family filed an amended lawsuit compelling Laundrie family attorney Steve Bertolino to say what Brian Laundrie told him.

November 1, 2023

DeSantis warns Biden's deployment of US troops amid Israel conflict could make them 'sitting ducks'

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Florida Republican, told FOX News that he disagrees with how President Biden has been deploying troops to the Middle East.

November 1, 2023

Heigh-ho, Disney: Free speech dilemma in the happiest place on Earth

Disney embroiled in free speech disputes. The new Snow White actress defends her right to trash the original story, and the company says it's being punished for opposing Florida law.

October 31, 2023

Florida city's first chief equity officer quits $185,000 salary job less than month in

Lenice C. Emanuel resigned as the first chief equity officer for St. Petersburg, Florida, less than a month into the job, which pays an annual salary of $185,000.

October 31, 2023

Florida student enters plea in case of viral video attack on teacher

The Florida student who allegedly attacked a teacher's aide for taking his Nintendo Switch will learn his sentencing in January, following a plea entered Monday.

October 30, 2023

More than a dozen squatters busted after illegal motel takeover: cops

A sheriff's office in Florida arrested 19 people caught allegedly trespassing and squatting at a motel intended to serve as homeless shelter.