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April 4, 2023

Florida man shot in drive-by while on scooter, police say

Authorities in Jacksonville, Florida, are looking for the person accused of shooting a man who was riding a scooter and taking that scooter Tuesday night.

April 4, 2023

Florida police rule out serial killer after finding 3 teens shot in rural area

Florida officials found three teenagers with gunshot wounds, two of whom are now dead, over three days in rural Marion County. They are still searching for any suspects.

April 4, 2023

Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion bill

The Florida Senate voted Monday to approve Senate Bill 300, which would restrict abortions after six weeks. The measure goes to the House before reaching Gov. Ron DeSantis.

April 4, 2023

Randi Weingarten fact-checked for false claim that DeSantis arrested political opponents

Twitter fact-checked American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten for falsely claiming that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is arresting his political opponents.

April 4, 2023

DeSantis narrowly leads Trump in Florida as governor's approval rating reaches 59%: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a narrow lead over indicted former President Donald Trump in a head-to-head poll of Florida registered voters, while his approval rating is at a near-high of 59%.

April 4, 2023

White House takes aim at DeSantis for signing concealed carry bill after Nashville shooting

Karine Jean-Pierre lashed out Monday at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that eliminates the requirement for an individual to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm.

April 4, 2023

Air travel made better: 20 rules of airplane etiquette no one ever tells you (but should)

Etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore of Florida shared advice for more pleasant air travel — including what to do and not do in some awkward and cramped situations on board a plane.

April 3, 2023

Angel of Empire scores easy win in $1M Arkansas Derby

Angel of Empire won the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby on Sarurday which puts him on path to the Kentucky Derby in May. Angel of Empire earned 100 qualifying points.

April 3, 2023

Florida high school cross country team runs with shelter dogs to help the pups get adopted

The George Steinbrenner High School varsity cross-country team in Lutz, Florida, have been running alongside local shelter dogs in hopes to help find them each a forever home.

April 3, 2023

Florida woman killed, brother injured by distracted driver while walking their dog, deputies say

A Florida woman was hit and killed by a reported distracted driver Sunday in Deltona while walking her dog, deputies say. She has been identified as Eileen Flaherty.