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March 21, 2023

Florida man charged after allegedly slapping woman’s face with pizza slice

Ortelio Lazaro Alfonso, 39, allegedly slapped a woman in her face with a slice of pizza after becoming upset during an argument over "disciplining," authorities said.

March 21, 2023

Gun-toting Florida dad rushes to daughter's apartment, turns tables on her abusive ex: police

A Florida dad shot and killed his daughter's ex-boyfriend who allegedly physically assaulted her earlier that day at her apartment, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

March 21, 2023

Bodies of missing Florida boaters recovered at lake after anchor mishap, sheriff says

Dive teams in Polk County, Florida, recovered the bodies Jeffrey Marrero, 34, and Orlando Ortiz, 32, from Lake Eloise in Winter Haven nearly two days after the men vanished.

March 21, 2023

Liberals whine that Iowa is becoming 'Florida of the North': 'Targeting the LGBTQ community'

The Washington Post cited politicians and activists opposed to Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to argue that she has been unfairly "targeting the LGBTQ community."

March 21, 2023

UCF professor fired for rejecting notion of systemic racism speaks out: 'Diversity is pretty much anti-White'

A UCF professor, who was fired after speaking out against the notion of systemic racism and White privilege, says diversity, equity and inclusion doesn't apply evenly.

March 21, 2023

TikTok duo goes viral for their dating tips: 'Excuse My Grandma' explores changing relationship ideals

A Florida-based duo have gone viral on TikTok for sharing dating advice despite their decades-wide age gap — meet Grandma Gail and Kim Murstein, the pair behind "Excuse My Grandma."

March 20, 2023

Florida's Burmese python population explodes, and USGS says it's 'likely impossible' to eradicate them

The U.S. Geological Survey released a paper on the Burmese python population in Florida, saying eradication of the snakes is likely impossible.

March 20, 2023

Florida woman allegedly threatened McDonald's employees with gun over missing menu item: police

A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly brandishing a firearm at McDonald's drive-thru workers because an item she wanted wasn't on the menu, according to police.

March 20, 2023

Spring break chaos calls into question if college students are the only ones showing up: 'Anarchy and chaos'

'The Five' co-hosts react to spring break chaos in Miami Beach, Fla., after two shootings over the weekend left two people dead and several others wounded.

March 20, 2023

The top three places to visit for spring break in the US

Spring break is one of the most important times of the year for students looking to explore the United States and have a good time with friends. Here are three top locations.