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December 13, 2022

White Florida officer accused of shoving Black woman acquitted of battery charge

A white Florida police officer was acquitted for the shoving of a Black woman during a protest more than two years ago. The officer's misdemeanor was punishable by up to a year.

December 13, 2022

Woman's body found in trash bag off Florida's gulf coast: FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken over a case involving the discovery of a woman's body in a trash bag floating off the Florida Gulf Coast.

December 13, 2022

Woman's body found wrapped in trash bag, floating off coast of Egmont Key

Joneé Lewis reports for FOX 13 Tampa Bay

December 13, 2022

Michigan Army veteran killed while delivering free bikes to kids affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida

A Michigan Army veteran with a passion for bikes was killed in a car accident in Punta Gorda, Florida, while delivering free bicycles to kids impacted by Hurricane Ian.

December 12, 2022

Bible verse of the day: God uses our troubles 'to pave the way for something greater'

Jeremiah 29:11 in the Old Testament is described here; Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of Plantation, Florida, explains the meaning of the Bible verse: God will use our trials to lead us into more blessings.

December 12, 2022

Florida firefighters save eagle speared by lightning rod atop elementary school's radio tower

The MacClenny Fire Rescue Department rescued an eagle that was impaled by a lightning rod atop a radio tower at a Florida elementary school.

December 11, 2022

Florida teacher 'no longer' on staff after allegedly disrupting Muslim student prayers at school: 'Repulsive'

A teacher at Franklin Academy in Pembroke Pines, Florida, was reportedly fired after video went viral showing her interrupting Muslim students during their daily prayers.

December 11, 2022

Tampa Bay 2023 Frogman Swim looks to raise $1 million for Navy SEALs and Gold Star families

Tampa Bay's annual Frogman Swim is aiming to top $1 million in donations in 2023, money that will benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation, veterans, and Gold Star families.

December 11, 2022

Firepit safety warnings after Florida mother loses her life due to fiery explosion

After a Florida mother of five died after suffering burns all over her body due to a firepit accident in her backyard, experts share urgent fire safety measures all homeowners should take.

December 10, 2022

Florida 12-year-old girl arrested after allegedly bringing loaded Glock 48 to middle school

Florida deputies say a 12-year-old girl allegedly brought a loaded gun to a middle school on Friday.