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August 29, 2023

FOX Weather announces special programming to cover Hurricane Idalia

FOX Weather announced it will simulcast special breaking coverage of Hurricane Idalia on Fox News Channel as the storm gets set to make landfall in Florida.

August 29, 2023

Gov. DeSantis on Hurricane Idalia prep: Find higher ground

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urges residents to heed warnings from officials as Hurricane Idalia barrels towards the Sunshine State.

August 29, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis expands state of emergency as Hurricane Idalia expected to make landfall Wednesday

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall on the western coast of Florida Wednesday morning, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency for 46 counties.

August 29, 2023

Tropical Storm Idalia forces University of Florida football team to alter travel plans for season opener

The Florida Gators football team altered its travel plans for Thursday night's game against No. 14 Utah in an effort to avoid Tropical Storm Idalia.

August 29, 2023

Florida mother kills 2 kids, herself in apparent murder-suicide after losing custody battle: sheriff

A Florida woman allegedly shot and killed her two children before killing herself in an apparent murder-suicide after losing custody of her son to her ex-husband.

August 28, 2023

Video shows Jacksonville shooter putting on tactical vest, stopped at other store before Dollar General attack

Jacksonville authorities released video showing the lase movements of a gunman who killed three Black shoppers.

August 28, 2023

Florida fire rescue chopper crashes into apartment and kills 2, including paramedic: police

A fire rescue helicopter crashed into a Broward County building on Monday, with first responders rushing six people to a nearby hospital. A paramedic and a resident both died.

August 28, 2023

Florida Democrat claims DeSantis’ anti-woke policies to blame for Jacksonville shooting: 'Blood on his hands'

Florida state lawmaker Angie Nixon condemned her state's governor, Ron DeSantis, suggesting that his policies and rhetoric have helped provoke racialized violence.

August 28, 2023

Florida dad arrested for 2021 manslaughter of 2-month-old infant: Police

Vero Beach resident Joseph Napier was recently charged with manslaughter over the 2021 death of his baby, who choked to death on a baby wipe. He is held on a $750,000 bond.

August 28, 2023

DeSantis directs $1M to secure historically Black college, $100K for families of Jacksonville shooting victims

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $1 million award for Edward Waters University and $100,000 to support the families of the Jacksonville shooting victims.