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September 7

Former Florida police officer arrested for traveling to meet child for sex: authorities

Gary Mygdal, who served as a Florida police officer for 10 years, faces a felony charge for attempting to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex.

September 6

Trump calls Florida's move to eliminate vaccine mandates a 'tough stance': 'You have vaccines that work'

President Donald Trump said Florida officials are taking a "tough position" by moving to eliminate all state vaccine mandates for students.

September 5

Operations at 'Alligator Alcatraz' back on after appeals court halts judge's order

A federal appeals court halted a lower court judge’s order to end operations indefinitely at the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.

September 5

Florida opens 'Deportation Depot' migrant detention facility inside former prison

Florida opened a second migrant detention facility called “Deportation Depot," which is now accepting detainees, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

September 5

Grandmother scolded over courtroom outburst after conviction in family murder-for-hire plot

Donna Adelson, 75, was convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating the 2014 killing of her former son-in-law, Daniel Markel, and broke down in tears.

September 4

Florida AG issues subpoenas to trucking company that employed illegal immigrant charged in fatal crash

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued subpoenas to the employer of an illegal immigrant accused of causing a fatal crash.

September 4

Former Florida House speaker mounts gubernatorial bid, challenging Trump-backed candidate Rep Byron Donalds

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner jumps into the Sunshine State's gubernatorial contest even as U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has President Donald Trump's backing.

September 3

Former NFL player Micheal Barrow arrested after chaotic family altercation at Florida airport

Former New York Giants linebacker Micheal Barrow was arrested after an incident at the Fort Lauderdale airport, where he was accused of unintentionally striking his wife.

September 3

School vaccine mandates may go away in Southern state, surgeon general announces

Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will move to eliminate vaccine mandates in schools, citing informed consent and individual choice over mandates.

September 3

Kids watch as Chuck E. Cheese mascot gets arrested for alleged credit card theft

A Chuck E. Cheese employee was arrested while wearing the mascot costume after being accused of stealing a customer's credit card during a birthday party.