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October 13, 2022

Florida deputy shot while wearing bulletproof vest recovering, suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting a Polk County, Florida deputy. Sheriff Grady Judd says the deputy's bulletproof vest saved his life.

October 13, 2022

Florida's lottery numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 12

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $494,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $454,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 11 are 13-16-26-27-51.

October 13, 2022

Wings of Rescue flies 28 dogs out of Florida as shelters surge in Hurricane Ian aftermath

Wings of Rescue, a non-profit organization that transports shelter pets via airplane, flew 28 dogs out of Manatee County, Florida, on Wednesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

October 12, 2022

Florida man charged with kidnapping after allegedly stealing truck with kids inside: 'That's not my dad'

Florida sheriff's deputies arrested a man Monday evening for allegedly stealing a car with two children -- ages 4 and 8 -- inside, authorities said.

October 12, 2022

Florida Border Patrol agents arrest Cuban migrants after they make landfall on windsurfing boards

Border Patrol agents in the Miami sector apprehended two illegal immigrants after they made landfall in the Florida Keys with windsurf boards.

October 12, 2022

WaPo column blasts Sasse as ‘affirmative action hire’ despite previously praising him as university president

The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin attacked Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., as an “affirmative action” hire by Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., for the president of University of Florida.

October 12, 2022

Florida bodybuilder Ian Baunach charged with ex's murder after police find bones in backyard 'burn pile'

A competitive Florida bodybuilder is accused of killing his ex-wife and cremating her remains in his backyard after a domestic dispute, according to investigators.

October 12, 2022

Hurricane Ian displaced scores of pets in Florida: Where are they now?

Greater Good Charities and American Humane detailed their missions to bring Florida's animals to safety and reunite pets with their families amid the destruction of Hurricane Ian.

October 12, 2022

Florida county school board may revise policy after teacher claims over 100 books violated state law

The proposal makes Escambia County School Board Policy align with state standards, shifting power to concerned parents to decide what their child consumes in school.

October 12, 2022

New York calling for Air National Guard volunteers to help with migrant crisis

New York City may soon get help tackling the migrant crisis, with the state calling on volunteers from the Air National Guard to assist in processing asylum seekers.