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August 28, 2023

Biden approves federal disaster emergency for Florida, calls DeSantis regarding storm, Jacksonville shooting

President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Monday about a federal emergency declaration with Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to become a hurricane.

August 28, 2023

Woman accused of blaming occult in murders of fiance, mother: 'It was self-defense'

A Florida woman, who allegedly killed her fiance and mother last year, was deemed unfit for trial after she told police the occult made her commit the crimes.

August 28, 2023

Florida sheriff investigating racially-motivated Dollar General shooting challenges anti-gun narrative

Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff T.K. Waters dismantled the narrative that guns are to blame for a mass shooting at a Dollar General that left three Black Americans dead.

August 28, 2023

Jacksonville Democrat councilwoman defends DeSantis amid boos at shooting victims vigil: 'Put parties aside'

A Jacksonville councilwoman defended Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis amid jeers from the crowd at a prayer vigil for the victims of a racially motivated shooting.

August 28, 2023

Kamala Harris says America experiencing 'epidemic of hate' after Florida Dollar General shooting

Vice President Kamala Harris said Sunday that there is a problem of hatred and violent extremist in America after a Florida gunman killed three Black people in a targeted attack.

August 27, 2023

Florida sheriff identifies victims of Dollar General store shooting, releases 'sickening' surveillance clips

Jacksonville, Florida Sheriff T.K. Waters identified the three victims in Saturday's shooting at a Dollar General, while also releasing short clips of moments before the shooting.

August 27, 2023

Biden, Harris advisers irked by Newsom's plan to debate DeSantis: 'Disrespectful'

Some advisers in the Biden-Harris campaign expressed concerns about a planned debate between Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a GOP hopeful.

August 27, 2023

DeSantis warns Florida residents Tropical Storm Idalia likely to be hurricane: 'Remain vigilant'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told residents to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Idalia moves toward the state and is expected to grow into a Category 2 hurricane.

August 27, 2023

South Dakota woman admits to making false rape report after an extramarital tryst in Florida

South Dakota resident Renee Skoglund pleaded guilty to make a false rape report in Hillsborough County, Florida in March. Skoglund told police she was raped on the side of I-75.

August 27, 2023

Softball coach charged with stalking, sexually abusing teenager under guise of private lessons: police

Tampa resident and Lady Hawks softball coach Matthew Galhouse was arrested for several sex crimes involving an underage softball player starting in May, police say.