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Florida deputy hospitalized after fentanyl exposure during traffic stop, bodycam footage shows

August 11, 2023

Florida deputy hospitalized after fentanyl exposure during traffic stop, bodycam footage shows

A Florida deputy was hospitalized after he was exposed to fentanyl during a traffic stop Thursday afternoon, telling emergency responders he was lightheaded and dizzy.

Riley Gaines laughs at protestors questioned by conservative activist at Leadership Institute grand opening

August 11, 2023

Riley Gaines laughs at protestors questioned by conservative activist at Leadership Institute grand opening

Riley Gaines was in Florida for the grand opening of the Leadership Institute in Sarasota, and she couldn't help but be entertained by the protestors there.

Gender studies is on the way out at one state school. Here's why it matters

August 11, 2023

Gender studies is on the way out at one state school. Here's why it matters

The New College of Florida voted to abolish its gender studies program this week. I serve on the New College Board of Trustees. Here's what happened and why this is the right call.

Florida Board of Education clarifies AP Psychology is safe in schools: 'No room for misinterpretation'

August 11, 2023

Florida Board of Education clarifies AP Psychology is safe in schools: 'No room for misinterpretation'

A letter from Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. sent a letter out on Wednesday confirming that AP Psychology does not violate state laws on education.

Florida teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old student: authorities

August 10, 2023

Florida teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old student: authorities

A Florida teacher who allegedly sent thousands of messages to a student with very little interaction back, was arrested for transmitting harmful material to a minor.

Sections of downtown Orlando street blocked as scaffolding on high-rise poses collapse risk

August 10, 2023

Sections of downtown Orlando street blocked as scaffolding on high-rise poses collapse risk

A significant portion of a major road in downtown Orlando, Florida, was cordoned off on Thursday due to concerns over the stability of construction scaffolding on a tall building.

Trump confronted on golf course about no-showing Florida court appearance

August 10, 2023

Trump confronted on golf course about no-showing Florida court appearance

Former President Donald Trump said he didn't believe it was “necessary to appear at a court hearing Thursday regarding new charges related to classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago.

Trump, aide Walt Nauta plead not guilty to new charges in classified docs case

August 10, 2023

Trump, aide Walt Nauta plead not guilty to new charges in classified docs case

Former President Trump and his valet Walt Nauta pleaded not guilty, while Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira's arraignment was delayed.

Florida lifeguards form human chain to rescue boogie boarder, drone video shows

August 10, 2023

Florida lifeguards form human chain to rescue boogie boarder, drone video shows

Rescue officials in Flagler Beach, Florida, said the lifeguards "needed backup" because the boogie boarder had drifted too far out from shore.

Florida dive team uncovers graveyard of cars in lake while searching for bodies

August 10, 2023

Florida dive team uncovers graveyard of cars in lake while searching for bodies

On Sunday, United Search Corps divers scoured a lake in Doral, Florida, for evidence in a cold-case disappearance. Instead, they said they found 32 submerged cars.