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August 17, 2023

Ex-wife of Jared Bridegan arrested in Microsoft exec murder

Florida authorities said Thursday that Jared Bridegan's ex-wife, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, was indicted for his murder more than year after he was murdered in Jacksonville Beach.

August 17, 2023

DeSantis removed a state attorney for going 'soft' on felons, now a felon is pushing to bring her back

A Florida felon is seeking have State Attorney Monique Worrell reinstated to prosecute his case, days after DeSantis removed her for allegedly granting lax sentences.

August 17, 2023

Parents of Florida teen who died in boating crash say report ruling out alcohol as factor is 'insulting'

A report has determined that alcohol was not a contributing factor in a 2022 boating accident off the coast of Miami, which left 17-year-old Luciana Fernandez dead.

August 17, 2023

'Tan Mom' Patricia Krentcil is running for the US Senate in Florida

Patricia Krentcil, perhaps better known as "Tan Mom," announced she would be running for the U.S. Senate, using fame from her viral arrest and reality television series.

August 17, 2023

DeSantis won't say what he'd do if one of his children is gay or trans: report

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would not tell Time magazine how he would respond should one of his children be gay or transgender, in a new interview published Wednesday.

August 17, 2023

Florida art museum files lawsuit over forged Basquiat paintings, claiming former CEO profited from sales

The Orlando Museum of Art has sued former CEO Aaron De Groft over a forged paintings scheme. The museum displayed dozens of forged artworks under the name of Jean-Michel Basquiat

August 17, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Florida boater days after finding his empty vessel miles offshore

The search for Andre Nolasco, 57, was suspended Wednesday after U.S. Coast Guard crews combed 1,514 square miles off the coast of Port Richey, Florida.

August 16, 2023

Florida detention officer charged with premeditated murder in Coral Springs: police

Fort Lauderdale Police Department detention officer Chase Harder was charged with premeditated murder after fatally shooting a victim in Coral Springs, Florida, police say.

August 16, 2023

Florida man charged after pit bull reportedly dragged to its death behind vehicle: police

Pasco County, Florida, law enforcement officials said a man was arrested for animal cruelty after he was allegedly seen dragging a pit bull behind his vehicle on a highway.

August 16, 2023

Mourning loved ones targeted by 'despicable' funeral home scams

Scammers are posing as funeral staff and calling bereaved families to demand bogus payments after finding them through obituaries, according to the Federal Trade Commission.