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June 29, 2023

Florida camp counselor, 74, arrested for allegedly throwing water at student

A 74-year-old camp counselor was arrested after she allegedly threw a cup of water at a student who was playing aggressively on Monday.

June 29, 2023

Ohio man charged with attempted murder after placing Florida police officer in chokehold at Orlando airport

Florida police arrested an Ohio man and charged him with attempted murder after he allegedly put an officer in a chokehold Tuesday at Orlando International Airport.

June 29, 2023

Florida jury finds former Parkland school resource officer Scot Peterson not guilty on all counts

A Florida jury has reached a verdict in the trial of former Parkland school resource officer Scot Peterson.

June 29, 2023

DOJ argues DeSantis-backed law banning Chinese land ownership near Florida military bases 'unconstitutional'

The Department of Justice is arguing against a Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis law month restricting Chinese nationals and the CCP from buying land near military installations.

June 29, 2023

Authorities release bodycam video from Ryan Mallett's death revealing conditions on day of 'tragic' drowning

The Okaloosa County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage Wednesday showing the water conditions on the day of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett's drowning death.

June 29, 2023

Pennsylvania girl, 12, survives Florida beach shark bite

A 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl was bitten by a shark Monday while swimming in the waters off a Florida beach. She and her family were visiting for a gymnastics competition.

June 29, 2023

Deadly rip currents claimed at least 10 lives along the Gulf of Mexico since the beginning of June

Rip currents were an issue for swimmers along the Gulf of Mexico in June. At least 10 people were recently victims of the currents on US beaches in the area.

June 28, 2023

Florida man arrested for allegedly punching victim, causing brain death during gas station brawl

Florida resident Brian Darnold was charged with one count of negligent manslaughter after allegedly punching a man named Amir Aryafar, causing him to go brain-dead and die.

June 28, 2023

Georgia man allegedly caught spying on woman in dressing room at Daytona Beach outlet mall: police

A Georgia man was arrested by Daytona Beach, Florida, police after allegedly recording a woman in a dressing room without her knowledge, before being confronted by her.

June 28, 2023

Cold case murder suspect in 1984 killing of Florida woman extradited from California

A cold case murder suspect was arrested in California this month and extradited to Florida decades after the killing. Donald Santini was charged in the death of Cynthia Wood.