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May 3, 2023

Florida to execute prisoner for 1986 fatal stabbing of woman

Florida is planning to execute a man for breaking into a woman’s home and stabbing her to death in 1986. Darryl B. Barwick is scheduled to be executed Wednesday in Florida.

May 3, 2023

Florida teacher accused of 'touching' student orchestrated elaborate cover-up: police

Michele Little, 29, allegedly had a sexual relationship with a male student in Sarasota Military Academy High School, where she taught for "several weeks," Sarasota police said.

May 3, 2023

Florida prosecutors seek death penalty in Jared Bridegan murder

Mario Fernandez, accused of the murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, could face the death penalty if convicted, Florida prosecutors announced Wednesday in court.

May 3, 2023

Florida deputy helps deliver baby on shoulder of highway in dramatic video

Master Deputy Daniel "Red" Jones, with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, helped deliver a healthy baby girl on the side of a Florida highway.

May 3, 2023

Florida man suspected of killing mother, 3 children dies after standoff with police

Al Stenson, who police allege shot and killed a mother and her three children at an apartment complex in Lake Wales, Florida, died Wednesday.

May 3, 2023

Florida man wins women's poker tournament, sparks debate over male inclusion in female sporting events

A 70-year-old Florida man won a women's Texas Hold'em poker tournament at a casino over the weekend and sparked a debate online over ethical concerns.

May 3, 2023

Florida dentist accused of bludgeoning doctor with club on ritzy golf course

A Florida dentist was charged Sunday for allegedly bludgeoning a doctor with a golf club at swanky Harbor Hills Country Club over an etiquette dispute, authorities said.

May 3, 2023

Florida elementary school bans backpacks after student brought Airsoft gun on campus

A Florida elementary school is banning students from using backpacks for the remainder of the school year after a student brought an Airsoft gun onto school grounds.

May 3, 2023

Artificial intelligence helping detect early signs of breast cancer in some US hospitals

The use of artificial intelligence during mammograms has helped identify early signs of breast cancer before a traditional scan might be able to pick up on the abnormalities.

May 2, 2023

Florida GOP lawmakers approve DeSantis immigration bill

Florida Republican lawmakers approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' sweeping immigration bill. The bill passed in the Senate and now moves to the governor's office to be signed into law.