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March 31, 2023

Florida man, right-wing online personality, convicted in voter suppression scheme

Douglass Mackey, 33, of West Palm Beach, Florida, known online as "Ricky Vaughn," was convicted on federal charges for a 2016 disinformation plot.

March 31, 2023

California, 3 other states join bid to block JetBlue-Spirit deal

California and three other states joined a federal lawsuit aimed to block JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines. The lawsuit is scheduled for trial this fall.

March 31, 2023

FL developer drops 100-acre land purchase in historically Black town

A developer is ending plans to purchase 100-acre land in a historically Black town in Florida, after public outcry alleging the deal threatened the cultural heritage of the community.

March 31, 2023

Officers 'arrest' alligator walking near Tampa Bay stadium

Police officers were called to detain an alligator that was walking near the Tampa Bay stadium. an alligator trapper was called to the scene to aid the officers trapping the alligator.

March 31, 2023

Trump defuses extradition controversy by agreeing to be arraigned without handcuffs

Former President Trump is expected to surrender to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office Tuesday, avoiding a potential controversy over his arraignment from Florida.

March 31, 2023

Florida issues Amber Alert for Taylen Mosley after 2-year-old's mom found dead in 'very violent' crime scene

An Amber Alert has been issued for Taylen Mosley and St. Petersburg Police say his father is a person of interest in the 2-year-old's disappearance.

March 31, 2023

Florida AG backs DeSantis' refusal to extradite Trump to NYC, says DA Bragg 'playing Twister' with the law

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss how Florida is responding to the indictment of Donald Trump, calls out Manhattan DA Bragg.

March 31, 2023

Former 'Bachelorette' contestant charged with 15 counts of child porn possession

'Bachelorette' season 17 contestant Joshua Georgefrank Tylerbest has been arrested and charged with 15 counts of child pornography possession in Miami.

March 31, 2023

Florida Senate repeals law requiring unanimous jury recommendations for death penalty

A bill passed by the Florida Senate will create an easier path for the death penalty. The bill repeals a law requiring a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty.

March 31, 2023

Florida grand jury accuses Biden HHS of 'complete abdication of responsibility' for migrant children welfare

A Florida grand jury is accusing HHS of a "complete abdication" of responsibility for the welfare of unaccompanied migrant who it transported into Florida and elsewhere.