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March 20, 2023

Library book bans in US schools appear to target LGBTQ themed books, residents say

Lawmakers across the country have banned books in school libraries for various reasons. Critics believe lawmakers are targeting books with LGBTQ themes.

March 20, 2023

Florida boaters missing after anchor mishap on lake, sheriff says

Jeffrey Marrero, 34, and Orlando Ortiz, 32, are presumed drowned after jumping into Lake Eloise in Winter Haven, Florida, to rescue Ortiz's girlfriend, officials said.

March 20, 2023

Miami Beach hotelier slams city for embracing spring break 'carnival-like circus' after shootings

Miami Beach hotelier and longtime resident Mitch Novick called out Mayor Dan Gelber, D., for being 'ineffective' in curbing the city's surge in violence.

March 20, 2023

Miami Beach implements midnight curfew for spring breakers after 2 fatal shootings

After two fatal shootings this weekend, Miami Beach has implemented a curfew to stop unruly crowds from gathering in the streets outside restaurants late at night.

March 19, 2023

Rescue video captures Florida man saved from flooded southwest canyon, 2 friends killed identified

Utah DPS video shows moments a hiker from Florida was rescued from a slot canyon near the Utah-Arizona border. Ed Smith told rescuers what happened to his friends.

March 19, 2023

Florida on way to banning elementary school discussions on STDs, menstrual cycles

A Florida bill sponsored by a Republican passed a subcommittee and would ban discussion on sexuality, such as periods and STDs, in elementary school classrooms.

March 19, 2023

Florida deputy shot 3 times during ambush walks out of hospital

A Florida deputy shot on duty last week was released from the hospital days later, hand-in-hand with his daughter. "He's a tough guy," Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said of him.

March 19, 2023

Florida deputy shot 3 times 'ambush' leaves hospital

Joneé Lewis with FOX 13 Tampa Bay reports.

March 18, 2023

Miami Beach spring break shooting leaves 1 dead, sends crowd scrambling

The shooting occurred late Friday night on the heavily-trafficked Ocean Drive, and police immediately took a suspect into custody and recovered three guns at the scene.

March 18, 2023

Florida undercover operation leads to arrest of 12 men in connection with alleged sexual activity with minors

Florida officials said 12 men were arrested for attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors. Law enforcement posed as children online in an effort to catch the suspects.