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July 13, 2023

Dozens of animals killed in Florida wildlife center fire

The Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach, Florida, caught fire early Thursday morning, killing the majority of animals, according to the center's owner.

July 13, 2023

BLM marks 10-year anniversary calling for July 13 to be 'Black Lives Matter Day,' renew push to defund police

The Black Lives Matter movement is looking to have July 13 marked as a special day, solidifying the foundation's efforts that have spanned 10 years since its 2013 start.

July 12, 2023

Florida firefighter adopts baby anonymously dropped off at Safe Haven: 'Gift from God'

A Florida firefighter adopted a baby girl named Zoey he had discovered in a Safe Haven drop box back in January. He shared that the baby is a "gift from God," for his family.

July 12, 2023

Multiple injured when Allegiant Air flight hits severe turbulence: 'Looked like The Matrix'

An Allegiant Air flight from North Carolina to Florida encountered severe turbulence on Wednesday afternoon, injuring some passengers, according to airport officials.

July 12, 2023

Florida sinkhole that swallowed a man has reopened for 3rd time

Hillsborough County officials said residents are safe to remain in their homes after a sinkhole reopened in Seffner, Florida, for the third time in a decade since swallowing a man.

July 12, 2023

Sheriff issues chilling warning to parents after missing teen girl rescued in 'routine' traffic stop

A "routine" traffic stop in North Carolina led to the arrest of a Florida man accused of abducting a 16-year-old girl he met online and driving her across state lines.

July 12, 2023

Deep sea fisherman torches 'asinine' Biden administration proposal to cut Gulf speed limit to 10 kts

Capt. Dylan Hubbard, listed as vice president and co-owner at Hubbard's Marina in Florida, said the NOAA has gone too far in its regulatory propositions.

July 11, 2023

Business Insider corrects story claiming mass migration out of Florida after backlash: 'We got it wrong'

Business Insider retracted its story on Tuesday that incorrectly reported that more people moved out of Florida than New York and California in 2021.

July 11, 2023

Florida girl, 6, saves herself from would-be kidnapper by biting attacker: 'Knew how to fight back'

Police in Miami said a Leonardo Venegas, 32, tried to kidnap a 6-year-old girl from her apartment complex, but the little girl fought back, bit the attacker and got away.

July 11, 2023

Florida man sets ex-girlfriend's house on fire after breakup, shot by deputies: Officials

A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly intentionally set his ex-girlfriend's house on fire because of a break-up, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.