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August 8, 2023

Rays ace Shane McClanahan 'highly unlikely' to pitch again this season, manager says

Shane McClanahan, the ace of the Tampa Bay Rays, will likely miss the rest of the year after being placed on the injured list with forearm tightness.

August 8, 2023

Florida man with rap sheet spanning decades allegedly threatens cops with cane: 'Rip your 'f---ing head off'

A Florida man allegedly threatened deputies with a walking cane when they tried to arrest him on August 4, saying "I will rip your f------ head off."

August 8, 2023

Florida sex traffickers busted thanks to vigilant hotel worker: police

Florida police arrested two suspects on charges of commercial sex trafficking after a hotel clerk alerted authorities to the abnormal demeanor of two victims.

August 8, 2023

Florida school district reverses decision to restrict book about gay penguin couple

A Florida school district reversed the decision to restrict a book about a gay penguin couple despite the state's controversial "Don't Say Gay law."

August 8, 2023

Florida school district curbs Shakespeare works in classrooms with concerns 'raunchiness' violates state law

Florida's Hillsborough County School District is cutting back on Shakespeare works in its classrooms, offering excerpts to students instead of asking them to read entire works.

August 8, 2023

Ron DeSantis switches out campaign manager amid 2024 'reload'

Longtime aide James Uthmeier is the new manager of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign, replacing previous manger, Generra Peck.

August 8, 2023

Florida man killed in shootout with police was out on bond after allegedly sexually assaulting girl

Daton Viel, who was killed by police during a standoff Friday, allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl while she was walking to school last year. He posted a $125,000 bond.

August 8, 2023

DeSantis defends history curriculum on NBC: Slaves developed skills 'in spite of slavery, not because of it'

Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida's new African American history curriculum, saying slaves developed skills 'in spite of slavery, not because of it.'

August 8, 2023

Judge roasts teachers union hysterics over Florida curriculum transparency

The Florida teachers union tried to block the implementation of the state's online curriculum transparency legislation. But a judge rejected their claims.

August 7, 2023

California AG to probe school district over policy requiring staff to out trans students

California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a civil rights investigation against the Chino Valley Unified School District over their policy requiring staff to "out" transgender students.