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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.

January 13, 2023

Dozens of illegal immigrants land on Florida beach, run from police as migrant crisis surges away from border

More than two dozen illegal immigrants ran from police officers in Florida after their boat landed at a nearby beach as the influx of migrants into the state continues to surge.

January 13, 2023

'Not taking our gas stoves': Gov. DeSantis flames Biden agency considering gas stove ban chaos in unique way

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida vowed that nobody would be "taking our gas stoves away," after a CPSC commissioner suggested a ban was "on the table."

January 13, 2023

Remains of Florida woman missing since Hurricane Ian found

The remains of a Florida woman who has been missing since Hurricane Ian were found. Hurricane Ian destroyed the 82-year-old's home in September, leaving her with nothing.