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March 16, 2023

Major break in mysterious murder of Florida Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan

Florida authorities Thursday announced a 'significant development' in the baffling murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan and said more details are forthcoming.

March 15, 2023

Orlando FreeFall: Settlement reached with mom of teen who died after falling from 400-foot ride

The mother of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling off the Orlando FreeFall, said on Wednesday that a settlement has been reached herself, the amusement park, and the ride.

March 15, 2023

Florida police arrest two nursing home employees for abusing elderly residents: deputies

Two female nursing home employees at a facility in St. Petersburg, Florida were arrested for allegedly abusing elderly residents where they work.

March 15, 2023

Florida 3-year-old rescued from submerged vehicle, Miami police perform CPR: 'Best cry I've ever heard'

Dramatic new police bodycam footage shows the rescue of a young boy who was trapped in a submerged car by a group of Miami-Dade Police officers.

March 15, 2023

Miami Beach can end liquor sales in area at 2 a.m. instead of 5 a.m.

A judge ruled that Miami Beach can end liquor sales in certain areas at 2 a.m. instead of 5 a.m. Story nightclub tried to challenge an ordinance to stop the sale of alcohol earlier.

March 15, 2023

Workers dismantle Florida ride where Missouri teen fell to his death

Florida ride workers dismantled the 400-foot amusement ride where a Missouri teen fell to his death last year. The teenager weighed well above the ride's weight limit.

March 15, 2023

Florida man guilty in 2019 fatal shooting of 5 women at bank

A Florida man has been found guilty in a 2019 fatal shooting of five women at a bank. During the penalty phase next year, the man will face life in prison or a death sentence.

March 15, 2023

Florida man arrested after cold case 'heats up': 'Long time in the making'

Florida deputies arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in March 1999, who they say was living under an alias when he was found in California.

March 15, 2023

Rep. Greg Steube says he's cleared to fly following devastating ladder fall, will return to DC this month

Republican Florida Congressman Greg Steube announced Wednesday he was cleared to fly following his devastating 25-foot ladder fall earlier this year and would be returning to Washigton.

March 15, 2023

Florida researchers say 'tequila worms' in mezcal bottles are moth larvae

University of Florida researchers examined DNA sequences from so-called "tequila worms" in mezcal bottles and discovered that they were actually agave redworm moths.