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May 11, 2023

Florida Education Dept. approves two-thirds of social studies materials, demands changes on rejected texts

The Florida Department of Education announced approval for 66 out of 101 sets of instructional material for public schools, noting corrections are necessary for others.

May 11, 2023

Florida officer, 13-year-old suspect both shot during foot pursuit, ensuing ‘gun battle’

A police officer in Lakeland, Florida, was allegedly shot in the foot by a 13-year-old suspect during a "gun battle" with officers.

May 11, 2023

Florida AG sues Biden admin to stop planned mass release of migrants as Title 42 ends

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is suing the Biden administration to block the mass release of illegal migrants into the U.S. interior ahead of the end of Title 42.

May 11, 2023

Party Man: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis helps haul in $4.3 million this year for Republicans from coast to coast

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who's expected to launch a 2024 presidential campaign, helps state and local GOP groups across the country haul in $4.3 million in fundraising since March

May 11, 2023

Alabama man charged with alleged murder of missing Florida teen who was 4 months pregnant

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Florida said Alabama resident Marquis Devan McCloud has been charged with capital murder in the alleged murder of a missing woman.

May 10, 2023

Florida police officer arrested after allegedly stealing credit card from dead man: Officials

A Florida police officer was arrested after allegedly stealing a credit card from a dead man and using it to make personal expenses, officials say.

May 10, 2023

Florida man arrested after beating girlfriend's 5-year-old with mop handle for having an 'accident': Deputies

A Florida man is being charged with aggravated child abuse after he allegedly beat his girlfriend's son with a mop, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

May 10, 2023

Florida driver in 116-mph fatal house crash sentenced to 27 years

A Florida driver responsible for crashing his Tesla into a house while going 116-mph has been sentenced to 27 years. The man killed two people who were inside the home in 2021.

May 10, 2023

Florida detective accused of falsifying sex crimes cases

A detective who was with the South Florida sheriff’s agency for nearly 21 years has been accused of falsifying information and closing out sex crimes cases without an in-depth probe.

May 10, 2023

Scientist claims to have answer to mystery of notorious Bermuda Triangle

An Australian scientist claims to have uncovered the mystery behind the notorious Bermuda Triangle, the source of centuries of puzzling ship and plane disappearances.