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January 15, 2023

Three fleeing felons arrested, accused of causing deadly crash after FL house party

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference Saturday to detail a house party that led to a pursuit, which resulted in a deadly crash. Three face charges.

January 15, 2023

Federal judge hands DeSantis admin win over 'Stop WOKE Act'

A federal judge sided with the state of Florida regarding the "Stop WOKE Act" that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law, saying the state did not violate a court order.

January 15, 2023

Killer whale found dead on Florida beach was not pregnant, showed signs of 'various illnesses'

The whale was almost 22-feet in length and weighed 9,000 pounds. FOX 35 Orlando reports. 

January 15, 2023

SeaWorld releases additional details about killer whale found dead on Florida beach

It could be months before the cause of death for the female killer whale found dead on a Florida beach is determined. A necropsy was performed after she was found Jan. 11, 2023.

January 14, 2023

Not ‘fair’ for federal government to criticize DeSantis and then ask for Florida’s help: Francis Suarez

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez reacts to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre blasting Gov. Ron DeSantis for ‘political stunts’ and weighs in on the immigration crisis in Florida.

January 14, 2023

Florida man arrested for child pornography receives nearly 1,200 additional charges

A Florida man who was arrested last month on child pornography charges is now facing nearly 1,200 more charges after detectives looked through one of his devices.

January 14, 2023

NHL backtracks after Florida Gov. Ron Desantis' office blasts league for 'discriminatory' job fair

The NHL is playing clean-up after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office blasted the National Hockey League for hosting a "discriminatory" job fair

January 13, 2023

40th Key West literary seminar focuses on Black literature

The 40th annual Key West literary seminar will explore Black literature and African American literary history. Nearly 500 people are attending the seminar, which began Thursday.

January 13, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis announces prescription drug legislation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday prescription drug legislation allowing consumers more flexibility. The goal of the proposal is to decrease the price of prescription drugs.

January 13, 2023

Florida hires more than 1,000 officers in six-month period, with bonuses totaling $5M

Florida has hired more than 1,000 officers since last summer, awarding those who joined the state's law enforcement ranks with bonuses that totaled more than $5 million.