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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.

October 8, 2022

Florida homeowners hit hard by Hurricane Ian are desperate for help from Samaritan's Purse and others

Samaritan's Purse, the international Christian relief and evangelism group run by Rev. Franklin Graham, has been on the ground in southwest Florida helping those in need after Hurricane Ian.

October 7, 2022

Hurricane Ian victims return to battered homes as death toll continues to rise

Hurricane Ian and its effects killed at least 132 people after the storm devastated Cuba, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia over a week ago.

October 7, 2022

Main Streets across America are up for this key award: Did your town make the cut?

Main Street America has released the 2023 semifinalist cities for the Great American Main Street Award. The towns are scattered across the country — here are four in the running for top honors.

October 7, 2022

Florida's lottery numbers for Thursday, Oct. 6

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $410,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $378,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers for Thursday, Oct. 6 are 13-14-29-53-55.

October 7, 2022

Coast Guard locates 55 Cuban migrants off Florida coast, sends them back to country

The United States Coast Guard reported 55 Cuban migrants located off the coast of Florida over the past week were sent back to their home country on Wednesday.

October 6, 2022

Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, top Florida official warns

Florida's chief fire marshal warned Thursday that Hurricane Ian waterlogged a number of EVs and their sensitive batteries, creating a serious widespread danger of fires.