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July 4, 2023

DeSantis policies bring together women across political spectrum: ‘Moms who have been unseen and unheard'

CNN spoke to mothers from multiple states who explained Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' appeal, especially in the wake of excessive lockdown policies across the country.

July 4, 2023

Florida Keys celebrates 200th birthday with giant key lime pie

The Florida Keys marked its 200th birthday with a grand celebration along the Gulf of Mexico, showcasing its rich history and vibrant culture with a giant key lime pie.

July 4, 2023

US judge blocks portions of new Florida elections law

Florida's new elections law has been blocked by a federal judge. The law bans non-citizens from handling voter registration and third-party voter groups from retaining information.

July 4, 2023

Mexican president urges Americans not to vote for DeSantis because of Florida's tough migrant law

Mexico's president has made a public appeal to American citizens, urging them not to vote for Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida and a Republican candidate for the presidency.

July 3, 2023

California fugitive extradited to Florida to face charges in 1984 cold case murder

Authorities announced that a man who was apprehended in California earlier this month has been brought back to Florida to face charges in connection with a woman's murder in 1984.

July 3, 2023

Man fatally shot by Orlando police during traffic stop, firearm not found

A man in downtown Orlando was shot and killed by police after allegedly disregarding their commands during a drug investigation, according to the police chief.

July 3, 2023

Former South Florida police officer pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud

A former South Florida police officer, Samuel Harris, has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud after stealing approximately $285,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

July 3, 2023

Michigan man arrested in Florida for attacking officer with flagpole during US Capitol attack

Authorities announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Michigan who allegedly assaulted a police officer with a flagpole during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots.

July 3, 2023

Ryan Mallett's girlfriend posts heartbreaking tribute to late QB: 'I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you'

Ryan Mallett's girlfriend, Madison Carter, posted a touching tribute to the late quarterback on her Facebook page. Mallett drowned off the coast of Florida last week.

July 2, 2023

New laws: Here are some of the most impactful bills that took effect across the US on July 1

From limits on abortion and transgender services to sealing criminal records in California, several major pieces of legislation went into effect on July 1.