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August 4

Third girl dies nearly week after barge strikes Miami sailing camp boat

The U.S. Coast Guard reported a third fatality from last week's barge collision with a sailboat carrying children at Miami sailing camp in Biscayne Bay.

August 2

Sen. Rick Scott endorses Trump-backed Florida gubernatorial candidate

Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida endorsed GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida for Sunshine State governor, calling the congressman "a principled conservative."

August 2

DeSantis calls out media for 'failed drive-by attempt' to discredit 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A media dispute erupted as Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida's hurricane planning for the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility following the Miami Herald's critical reporting.

August 2

Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh can't see classified info relating to case, judge rules

Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh was denied access to classified material after prosecutors argued disclosure could cause "exceptionally grave damages" to national security.

August 1

Florida parent demands resignation of school board chair who celebrated Hulk Hogan's death

School board chair Sarah Rockwell faced resignation calls after controversial comments about Hulk Hogan's death, later apologizes for insensitive remarks.

August 1

Florida breaks 50-year execution record with ninth death sentence carried out this year

A Florida man convicted of the 1994 killings of his wife and their two children was put to death on Thursday, marking the ninth execution in the Sunshine State this year.

July 31

Female teacher in affluent Florida city accused of inappropriate relationship with teen girl

A Santa Rosa County hospitality teacher and soccer coach faces felony charges for an alleged romantic relationship with a high school student after a police investigation.

July 31

DeSantis declares 'Hulk Hogan Day in Florida' after wrestling icon's death

Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor Hulk Hogan after the wrestling icon died from a cardiac arrest, declaring Aug. 1 "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida."

July 31

Smokey the Bear arrests man for allegedly stealing his signs in Florida to sell on Facebook: 'Dumb criminals'

Smokey the Bear helped law enforcement arrest a man for stealing his signs from across Florida and selling them on Facebook Marketplace, according to officials.

July 30

We’re going back to the Moon during Trump’s presidency, acting NASA administrator says

Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy explains how the agency's Artemis program aims to return Americans to the Moon on 'Hannity.'