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2 more endangered Florida panthers struck and killed by vehicles, wildlife officials say

November 8, 2023

2 more endangered Florida panthers struck and killed by vehicles, wildlife officials say

Hendry County and Glade County both recently experienced panther fatalities caused by speeding vehicles, which represent the greatest threat to the FL panther population.

Florida man admits setting fire to Salvation Army building because he felt mistreated: police

November 8, 2023

Florida man admits setting fire to Salvation Army building because he felt mistreated: police

A Florida man set fire to a Salvation Army building this week after he felt he was mistreated while being provided with services, media reports said.

Florida mom allegedly tries to run over high school staff member during student drop-off, authorities say

November 8, 2023

Florida mom allegedly tries to run over high school staff member during student drop-off, authorities say

Deputies in Charlotte County, Florida, have arrested a mother who allegedly tried to run over a school worker after dropping her child off last week.

'Take Care of Maya' trial: Hospital defends medical abuse allegations against mother who died by suicide

November 8, 2023

'Take Care of Maya' trial: Hospital defends medical abuse allegations against mother who died by suicide

Attorneys representing the family of Maya Kowalski and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in Florida shared closing arguments Tuesday in a civil trial against the hospital.

Steve Martin celebrates Florida school district pulling his book from libraries: 'Have to buy a copy!'

November 7, 2023

Steve Martin celebrates Florida school district pulling his book from libraries: 'Have to buy a copy!'

Comedian Steve Martin ridiculed a Florida school district after finding out it removed his book "Shopgirl" from libraries for its "sexual conduct."

Florida man hits pregnant girlfriend in head with cooking pan, stabs her over text messages, authorities say

November 7, 2023

Florida man hits pregnant girlfriend in head with cooking pan, stabs her over text messages, authorities say

A Florida man attacked and stabbed his pregnant girlfriend amid a fight over text messages on her cellphone in September, authorities said

Florida ranks No. 1 in education freedom for combatting wokeness, supporting parental rights: New study

November 7, 2023

Florida ranks No. 1 in education freedom for combatting wokeness, supporting parental rights: New study

According to a new study, Florida was ranked number one for education freedom after Gov. Ron DeSantis combatted "woke" elements in education and pushed parental rights.

Florida CFO suggests public funding for Trump's legal defense to fight 'liberal prosecutors'

November 7, 2023

Florida CFO suggests public funding for Trump's legal defense to fight 'liberal prosecutors'

Florida's CFO floated the idea of publicly funding former President Trump's legal defense fund to fight "liberal prosecutors" as he battles fraud allegations in a civil trial.

Newlywed dies in Caribbean honeymoon mishap days after tying knot

November 7, 2023

Newlywed dies in Caribbean honeymoon mishap days after tying knot

The family of a young Florida man is shattered after he died in a waterskiing accident on his honeymoon in St. Lucia just three days after his wedding.

Florida bear caught on camera stealing food delivery order off family's porch

November 7, 2023

Florida bear caught on camera stealing food delivery order off family's porch

A bear burglar was caught on camera in a central Florida neighborhood, stealing a family's Taco Bell dinner right from their front porch, but they were not surprised.