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October 18, 2022

Florida Senate: Rubio and Demings argue over abortion limitations, exceptions in heated debate

Florida Senate candidates Sen. Marco Rubio (R) and Rep. Val Demings (D) took turns taking jabs at one another on abortion on Tuesday during a debate, three weeks ahead of the election.

October 18, 2022

In Florida, winning lottery ticket purchased in storm-ravaged Fort Myers

Florida lottery officials have revealed that a winning ticket was purchased in Fort Myers, which was recently damaged by Hurricane Ian. The ticket is worth a share of $494 million.

October 18, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hand delivers $1,000 bonus to first responders working Hurricane Ian response

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave $1,000 bonus checks to first responders who were working through the response to Hurricane Ian.

October 18, 2022

Florida officials report record number of infections caused by 'flesh-eating' bacteria after Hurricane Ian

Southern Florida officials are warning the public to take precautions as Vibrio vulnificus infections have spiked in the state following the impact of Hurricane Ian.

October 18, 2022

Oklahoma murders: Person of interest in 4 friends' deaths arrested in Florida

Oklahoma police have arrested Joe Kennedy, the person of interest tied to the murders of tour Okmulgee men who went missing on Oct. 9 after going for a bike ride.

October 18, 2022

Father and son shoot at woman in parked car after reportedly believing her to be a burglar: police

A Florida father and son have been charged after shooting at a woman they thought was trying to rob their home. The woman was reportedly returning a misdelivered package.

October 18, 2022

Florida's lottery numbers for Monday, Oct. 17

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $20,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $508,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers for Monday, Oct. 17 are 11-23-24-29-45.

October 18, 2022

Historic Florida Ford factory to be demolished despite pleas for preservation

A former Ford factory in Jacksonville, Florida, that built the Model T from 1924 to 1932 is set to be demolished after the city council approved a proposed plan.

October 17, 2022

DeSantis' office blasts media claims that voter assistance is political: 'The distinction is clear'

The governor's office responded to accusations from media pundits that the recent expansion of early voting access in hurricane-damaged counties was politically motivated.

October 17, 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell says she feels ‘so bad’ for Prince Andrew in first interview since 20-year prison sentence

Jeffrey Epstein cohort Ghislaine Maxwell, speaking from her Florida jail cell, said in a recent interview she feels "so bad" for her "dear friend" Prince Andrew.