Florida June 17, 2022 Rubio-Demings Florida Senate battle puts crime and policing front and center Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Florida, who's challenging GOP Sen. Marco Rubio,calls defunding the police ‘crazy’ in new ad, but Rubio slams her past comments on issue
Crime June 17, 2022 Florida woman Danielle Redlick acquitted of murder charges in death of stepdad-turned-husband An Orlando, Florida, jury found Danielle Redlick not guilty of murder and guilty of tampering with evidence in the 2019 stabbing death of her husband, Michael Redlick.
Florida June 17, 2022 Sanford, Florida men arrested after arguing with teenagers over speeding in neighborhood: report Police in Sanford, Florida, have arrested two men who allegedly smashed up a Mercedes-Benz car during an apparent argument with teenagers over speeding, reports say.
Florida June 16, 2022 Florida burglary spree comes to an end when suspect accidentally shoots himself with stolen gun: police A 14-year-old boy suspected in a string of car burglaries in central Florida alleged shot himself with a stolen gun, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Cold Case June 16, 2022 DNA test implicates man previously found not guilty in 1990 murder of Florida woman: Prosecutor Recent DNA testing has implicated a man in the 1990 murder of Pamela Albertson at the Pompano horse track. The man was previously acquitted of the murder.
Vaccine June 16, 2022 Florida surgeon general at odds with FDA panel decision on COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo opposes the FDA's decision to give children the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations. Over 400 children under 5 years old have died from coronavirus, according to the CDC.
Elections June 16, 2022 Former Rep. Corrine Brown announces run for Congress after pleading guilty to tax fraud Former Florida Democratic Rep. Corrine Brown announced her congressional run Thursday for Florida's 10th District after she pled guilty to tax fraud in May.
Florida June 16, 2022 Florida Everglades to host Burmese python hunt in August The Florida Everglades are hosting their annual "Python Challenge". Last year's hunt involved more than 600 people. Hunters will look for Burmese Pythons in the Everglades.
Media June 16, 2022 MSNBC’s Chris Hayes appalled by ‘disgusting’ ‘violent' push to keep kids out of drag shows MSNBC host Chris Hayes was outraged by Republican efforts to ban children from attending drag shows, saying such actions were "disgusting" and "violent."
Florida June 16, 2022 Florida couple in their 80s found dead in ditch, authorities say A couple in their 80s went missing Wednesday in Rockledge, Florida, after going for a walk and were later found dead in a drainage ditch, authorities said.
Ron DeSantis June 16, 2022 DeSantis spokesperson Christina Pushaw blasts CNN anchor for his hit on Florida COVID-19 policy DeSantis spokesperson Christina Pushaw rebuked CNN anchor Bill Weir, who tried to bash Florida lawmakers over not ordering COVID-19 vaccines for young children.