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September 14, 2023

'Take Care of Maya': Alleged medical abuse case that broke family apart heads to trial

The case at the center of Netflix's "Take Care of Maya" documentary is heading to trial. Maya Kowalski's family is suing a children's hospital for wrongful abuse allegations.

September 13, 2023

Shark bites South Carolina surfer's face at popular Florida beach, officials say

A South Carolina man was reportedly bitten by a shark on a popular Florida beach Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.

September 13, 2023

South Carolina man details horrifying shark attack at Florida beach: 'Fight or flight'

Mark Sumsersett, a surfer from South Carolina, told FOX 35 Orlando that he was bitten in the face by a shark at a Orlando, Florida-area beach. (FOX 35)

September 13, 2023

Florida man threatens police with knife, gets ‘exactly what he asked for’: sheriff

Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady Judd said a man who allegedly attempted to stab a woman and later threatened police with a knife, was shot and killed by officers.

September 12, 2023

Florida man, 72, dies while surfing in Daytona Beach as rip currents churn

A 72-year-old surfer in Daytona Beach, Florida, died after falling off his surfboard Monday, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

September 12, 2023

Florida researchers offering $50 to fishermen who catch this species of fish

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering a bounty of $50 to fishermen who share the fish species of cobia during a specific timeframe until September 2024.

September 12, 2023

Florida man plows stolen excavator into Walmart, police say

Jesse Charles Smith was in custody after allegedly stealing an excavator and taking out power poles before plowing into a Walmart in Gainesville, Florida.

September 11, 2023

Gun-toting Florida man turns tables on sister's ex who broke down front door: police

An armed man in Florida fatally shot his sister's ex-boyfriend after he broke into his sister's home and hit her several times, authorities said.

September 11, 2023

Florida suspect arrested for allegedly posing as high schooler in Tavares: police

Tavares resident Dakota Marie Adams, 21, was arrested after allegedly posing as a student at Tavares High School in Florida on August 25. She was charged with two crimes.

September 11, 2023

Bear cub caught in a jam is freed after Florida wildlife officials use dish soap, chainsaw

A curious cub was trapped in the crook of a tree when officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found the animal last week.