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October 9, 2022

DOJ warns residents to be on high alert for fraud after Hurricane Ian

The Department of Justice National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) is warning people to be on the look for scams in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

October 9, 2022

Florida shooting leaves 7 shot, 1 dead at bar after fight

Florida police say that a shooting in Tampa left seven people shot with one person dead on early Sunday morning, and say that a fight triggered the shooting.

October 9, 2022

Florida man arrested after homeless family of 5 shot at while sleeping in car, pregnant mom struck in head

Christopher Stamat Jr., 21, was arrested after Tampa police said they linked him to a shooting in which a family of five were fired at while sleeping in a car last week.

October 9, 2022

DeSantis touts speedy hurricane response, says nearly 98% of power outages have been restored

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s been mobilizing a historic effort to restore power and stability to the areas most impacted by Hurricane Ian.

October 9, 2022

Florida high school student body-slams police officer during fight: 'Despicable'

A 15-year-old student at St. Cloud High School in Florida was arrested after body-slamming a school resource officer who was trying to break up a fight between two other students.

October 8, 2022

Florida authorities arrest six suspected looters after Hurricane Ian

Six people face charges after allegedly being caught stealing sneakers and other items from an outlet mall in Fort Meyers, Florida.

October 8, 2022

Florida school police shoot ax-wielding man trying to enter elementary school

The man initially left the campus and school police pursued him, at which point he refused to drop his weapon and instead used it to threaten the officers.

October 8, 2022

Florida woman finds lost wedding ring after Hurricane Ian

A woman from Fort Myers, Florida, found her lost wedding ring outside her home amid damage from Hurricane Ian. She said the incident gave her hope for the community.

October 8, 2022

Florida Sheriff pushes Hurricane Ian victims to ‘shoot’ looters until they look ‘like grated cheese’

In wake of Hurricane Ian, the sheriff of Polk County, Florida, Grady Judd, strongly urged armed homeowners to actively defend themselves and their homes.

October 8, 2022

'Florida Strong' T-shirt ad rejected on Facebook: 'Everyone loved these shirts'

CEO and founder of Nine Line Apparel appeared on "Fox & Friends" this week to discuss how he's been hindered on Facebook from selling T-shirts — all profits were going to help needy people in Florida.