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February 16, 2023

Undercover human trafficking bust in Florida leads to over 200 arrests, rescue of 24 suspected victims

The Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida announced that a weeklong human trafficking operation has resulted in the arrests of 213 individuals and the rescue of 24 victims.

February 16, 2023

Raging 5-acre Florida fire burns plastic pots outside Kissimmee nursery plant warehouse

A massive fire is raging over five acres in Kissimmee, Florida, where the blaze started Thursday morning behind a nursery and greenhouse supplies plant.

February 16, 2023

Illinois governor swipes at DeSantis with 'demagogue' claim

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took several thinly-veiled shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during his state of the state address Wednesday, condemning "demagogues" who are trying to "ban books."

February 16, 2023

Woman fiercely fights off apartment complex gym attacker: video

Surveillance video from an apartment complex gym in Tampa, Florida, captures the moments a man attacked a woman while she was working out. The woman fought back, and is detailing what happened.

February 16, 2023

Florida woman fights off attacker in apartment gym caught on camera

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared the video on Instagram. 

February 16, 2023

Gov. DeSantis announces Digital Bill of Rights to protect Floridians from Big Tech surveillance, censorship

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new Digital Bill of Rights that would recognize an internet consumer's right to privacy and would require them to authorize any data collection.

February 16, 2023

Tampa Rough Riders donate over 10,000 Teddy bears to people who 'need a little love' each year

The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Rough Riders are a Tampa "krewe" that donates more than 10,000 Teddy bears to needy people each year in honor of Teddy Roosevelt.

February 15, 2023

Florida police suspect street racers responsible for destroying woman's home, car

An Orlando, Florida woman was shocked while taking a shower after two street racing cars slammed into her home leaving a trail of destruction.

February 15, 2023

Florida resident grateful to be alive after cars crash into home

Neshay Singleton's home in Orlando, Florida is severely damaged after two street racing vehicles slammed into her home on Wednesday morning.

February 15, 2023

2 Florida men charged in mass shooting that left 11 wounded

Two have been charged in a Florida drive-by mass shooting that left 11 injured last month. The suspects were arrested on Friday and Monday. They could spend up to 15 years in prison.