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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.

September 10, 2023

Sinkhole, 50 feet wide, forms in same Florida area as 75-foot sinkhole months earlier

A second large sinkhole has opened in Florida where construction is apparently taking place. It did not pose a threat to the county roadway or homes.

September 10, 2023

Florida rescue helicopter pilot describes hearing loud bangs before fatal crash into apartment: NTSB report

The pilot of a rescue helicopter said he heard two loud bangs before losing control and crashing through an apartment roof in Pompano Beach, Florida.

September 9, 2023

COVID booster warning from Florida surgeon general, who advises people not to get new vaccine

While speaking at a Thursday news conference for Governor Ron Desantis in Jacksonville, Florida, Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo advised people to not get the updated booster vaccine for COVID-19.