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August 9, 2023

Byron Donalds on Biden's pledge to stop all drilling: 'This doesn't make any sense'

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., on the latest findings from the Hunter Biden investigation and Biden’s latest anti-drilling push

August 9, 2023

Major Florida school districts drop AP Psychology course after state declares it violates law: Report

Multiple Florida state school districts have dropped AP Psychology just days ahead of the new school year after the Florida Department of Education warned it violates state law.

August 9, 2023

Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney over 'dereliction of duty'

Ron DeSantis announces the suspension of Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell.

August 9, 2023

Tampa mayor catches $1.1M worth of cocaine while fishing in Florida Keys with family

Tampa, Florida, Mayor Jane Castor and her family were fishing in the Florida Keys late last month when they discovered a bale of cocaine floating in the ocean.

August 9, 2023

Florida man who raised thousands on GoFundMe after spouse's murder now suspected in slaying

Florida handyman Herbert Swilley is suspected in the March murder of his husband Timothy Floyd Smith, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

August 9, 2023

DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney over 'dereliction of duty' on crime

Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is suspended as of Wednesday morning via an executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

August 8, 2023

Florida district sends memo about enforcing state laws on transgender bathrooms and preferred pronouns

A school district in Florida declared that it will comply with state laws that forbid some aspects of transgender ideology from being promoted in school.

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.