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August 7, 2023

Retired Florida man charged in girlfriend's murder nearly 50 years after she was found dead, tied up in river

Florida authorities arrested Rodney Mervyn Nichols, 81, in July after police tied him to his girlfriend's 1975 cold-case murder through a confession and DNA evidence.

August 7, 2023

Federal judge comes out swinging against DOJ special counsel in Trump classified docs case

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon came out swinging against requests made by Special Counsel Jack Smith in a brief filed Monday and struck two sealed filings from the record.

August 7, 2023

Thousands of US veterans continue to receive additional benefits as 1-year anniversary of PACT Act approaches

Thousands of veterans across the United States have received additional benefits since the PACT Act was signed into effect last August. The law is approaching its first anniversary.

August 7, 2023

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.

August 6, 2023

Florida drug dealer suspected of meth trafficking arrested for 25th time: police

Florida resident Casey Judd Howe was arrested for felony trafficking in methamphetamines and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, marking his 25th Putnam County arrest.

August 6, 2023

Largest Black fraternity to pull convention out of Florida over 'harmful, racist, insensitive' policies

The largest Black fraternity announced on Thursday that they will pull their conventions out of Florida over its "harmful, racist, and insensitive policies."

August 5, 2023

Florida golfer arrested for punching 87-year-old man to death over car dispute: police

Florida suspect Robert Edward Moore Jr. was charged with manslaughter after police found that he beat an 87-year-old man to death during a car dispute in The Villages.

August 5, 2023

Florida man saved at sea by Coast Guard from partially submerged boat after 24-hour search and rescue effort

Coast Guard officials in Florida rescued a 25-year-old who was floating on a partly submerged boat 12 miles off the coast of St. Augustine.

August 5, 2023

Coast Guard in Florida rescues stranded 25-year-old on 12-foot boat

U.S. Coast Guard crew rescued 25-year-old Charles Gregory on Saturday, Aug. 5 in St. Augustine, Florida. (USCG Southeast via Twitter)

August 5, 2023

Suspected cop shooter killed in standoff with SWAT team near Universal Orlando: police

Orlando Police said the suspect who shot and critically injured two officers during a traffic stop Friday night killed in a standoff with a SWAT team near Universal Orlando.