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September 6, 2023

Florida state senator accused of putting hand on domestic violence shelter worker in 'aggressive' manner

Florida Sen. Tom Wright is accused of putting his hand on a domestic violence shelter worker in an "aggressive" manner after she yelled at him.

September 6, 2023

Florida man's goofy attempt to 'run' across Atlantic takes a turn after bizarre threat: Coast Guard

A Florida man attempting to 'run' across ocean in a human-sized hamster wheel was arrested after threatening U.S. Coast Guard officials.

September 5, 2023

Florida off-duty deputy arrested after fleeing law enforcement at speeds up to 130 mph

The Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida arrested one of its own deputies over the weekend after he was allegedly clocked going 130 mph and refused to stop.

September 5, 2023

Florida 3-legged bear invades screened-in patio of home, raids refrigerator, drinks White Claw hard seltzers

A Florida home was visited by a three-legged bear, which got into a screened-in area near a swimming pool and rummaged through a refrigerator.

September 5, 2023

Missing Carnival cruise passenger's last known whereabouts revealed as search intensifies off Florida coast

Coast Guard officials are searching for a Carnival Cruise passenger who went missing as the ship arrived at Miami's port on Monday morning.

September 5, 2023

2 recovering after Labor Day shark bites at same Florida beach, officials say

Three people sustained shark bites during Labor Day weekend in Volusia County, Florida, where red flags for high surf or strong currents were flown.

September 5, 2023

Florida father charged in connection with brutal murder of his teenage son: 'Evil, evil man'

A Florida father is behind bars for allegedly murdering his 16-year-old son. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the man used an angle grinder, describing the crime as "horrific."

September 4, 2023

Florida teacher killed in murder-suicide that leaves second victim injured: police

A Florida elementary school teacher was killed in a murder-suicide that also left a man injured. The gunman was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

September 4, 2023

Florida man arrested after flaunting stolen Mercedes online following 'rash' of car break-ins: deputies

Nicholas Coffey, 23, was arrested in Daytona Beach, Florida, after allegedly flaunting a stolen Mercedes-Benz on social media after using it to commit multiple car break-ins.

September 3, 2023

DeSantis hammers climate change alarmists in no uncertain terms in Idalia’s aftermath

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ripped those trying to advance a left-wing climate change agenda "on the backs of people that are suffering" in Hurricane Idalia's aftermath.