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October 23, 2022

Florida sheriff's office makes record fentanyl bust, arrests 3 people trafficking drugs sent from Mexico

Florida authorities arrested three suspects and seized more than 11 pounds of fentanyl as part of an undercover drug trafficking bust. One suspect was in the U.S. illegally.

October 23, 2022

Drug dealer arrested in connection with Florida man's fentanyl overdose death

A drug dealer in Florida was arrested in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a 53-year-old man. The suspect was already in custody on drug-related charges.

October 23, 2022

Tampa man 'showed no remorse' after allegedly killing Clearwater bicyclist with tire iron, police say

Jermaine Bennett, of Tampa, Fla., is charged with first-degree murder in the "heinous and violent" attack of 49-year-old bicyclist Jefferey Chapman in Clearwater Beach on Friday.

October 23, 2022

Hurricane Ian pushed this ‘Snow White’ dog from Florida to New Jersey — now she needs a home

Snow White, a young Staffordshire bull terrier, is available for adoption at Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City, N.J., after she was taken out of Florida during the onslaught of Hurricane Ian.

October 22, 2022

Florida sheriff's deputies rescue three people trapped in overturned, partially submerged car

Florida officials say sheriff's deputies rescued three people from an overturned, partially submerged car in canal. Two occupants suffered minor injuries.

October 21, 2022

Accused Florida child molester arrested after Tinder match reveals conversation to cops

A woman alerted police after a Florida man she met on Tinder admitted to being attracted to young girls and sexually abusing them, authorities said.

October 21, 2022

Florida K-9 takes a bite out of burglary suspect: 'Whoo wee, Toki'

A Florida police officer reacted exuberantly after the K-9 lead the way and helped apprehend a burglary suspect.

October 21, 2022

Florida gov candidate Charlie Crist's top staffer resigned citing a 'family matter.' He was actually arrested

Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist's campaign manager was arrested days prior to the campaign announcing that he would leave due to a "family matter."

October 21, 2022

Florida student takes $10,000 from grandparents, gives it to middle school classmates: principal

A Florida middle school student allegedly took $10,000 from their grandparents and gave it to several classmates, according to the school.

October 21, 2022

Jan. 6 committee issues Trump subpoena seeking testimony on Capitol riot

Former President Donald Trump has been subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 committee for testimony on the Capitol riot, more than 15 months after the panel was established.