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September 8, 2022

Florida man survives 3 days in swamp after losing arm in alligator attack: 'Do or die'

A Florida man says he survived three days alone in a swamp after having his arm torn off by an alligator as he tried to swim across a body of water to his truck.

September 8, 2022

Florida jogger fights off man who allegedly grabbed her on trail, deputies say there may be other victims

Israel Pagan, 19, allegedly tried grabbing a woman jogging on the Little Green Econ Greenway Trail near Orlando, Florida, and detectives say there may be other victims.

September 8, 2022

Florida's lottery numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 7

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $210,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $186,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 7 are 02-14-39-47-59

September 8, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 8, 1565, St. Augustine — oldest city in North America — is settled by Spain

St. Augustine, Florida, was settled on Sept. 8, 1565, making it the oldest city in North America. It preceded the famous Pilgrim settlement in Plymouth, Mass., by 55 years.

September 7, 2022

Georgia deputy police chief busted in Florida prostitution sting with $180, pack of White Claw

A Georgia Deputy police chief showed up at Florida prostitution sting with $180 and a pack of White Claws.

September 7, 2022

Florida homeowners catch bears 'dancing' in driveway in viral video

Two large black bears were caught on a couple's security camera, in the video, the bears appear to be dancing as they move down the driveway.

September 7, 2022

Massive Florida alligator seen strapped to back of SUV

A Floridian on the road over Labor Day weekend captured what appeared to be an alligator tied to the rear bumper of an SUV.

September 7, 2022

DeSantis and Rubio lead midterm races in Florida, inflation top issue to voters in the state

A new AARP poll finds that both Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., are beating their midterm opponents, with just two months until Election Day.

September 7, 2022

Florida men caught stealing 481 gallons of fuel from 7-Eleven gas station, deputies say

Nassau County deputies arrested two men accused of stealing 481 gallons of fuel worth an estimated $2,303 from a 7-Eleven gas station in Yulee, Florida, on Monday.

September 7, 2022

Florida teacher starts nonprofit to give away banned books to students

A High School English teacher is giving away sexually explicit books to students after they were banned from classrooms under the "Don't Say Gay Bill" signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.