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July 27, 2022

Florida dad gets back on the water despite shocking shark bite

A viral video captured the moment a lemon shark bit a father's hand after he reeled it in during a family fishing day in the Florida Keys.

July 27, 2022

DeSantis spox pushes back following accusations in lawsuit over Florida parental rights law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's press secretary Christina Pushaw fired back against accusations about her comments in a lawsuit over the state's Parental Rights in Education law.

July 27, 2022

Florida weapon licenses will now include gun safety tips

Florida will be adding gun safety tips when people receive their weapon licenses. The goal of this initiative is to prevent accidental shootings.

July 27, 2022

Miami woman charged with murder in death of woman in Uber vehicle back seat

An Uber in downtown Miami became the scene of a fatal crime after two women began arguing and one fatally wounded the other with a handgun from her purse.

July 27, 2022

DeSantis press secretary rips ‘creepiest’ Washington Post reporter over profile of her

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' press secretary, Christina Pushaw, called Washington Post reporter Paul Farhi the “creepiest” after he wrote a profile on her.

July 27, 2022

Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law facing lawsuit claiming it 'attacks' family

Florida parents sue to block the Parental Rights in Education bill, arguing it effectively silences LGBTQ+ students and families.

July 27, 2022

Alligator found in Florida sheriff’s office parking garage is relocated

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office posted about the alligator on Facebook. The gator was found by dispatchers, who called deputies to have it relocated safely.

July 27, 2022

Florida school board member demands 'disciplinary action' over pornographic books in schools: 'I'm disgusted'

Florida's Clay County school board member discussed inappropriate books in libraries and the culpability of media specialists and publishers.

July 26, 2022

Miami Beach armed robbery suspect shoots victim over $1, police say

Miami Beach, Florida, police are looking for an armed robber who allegedly shot a man and took off with a wallet and $1, according to police.

July 26, 2022

Three-time PGA Tour winner Robert Gamez arrested on battery charges: report

Robert Gamez, a three-time PGA Tour winner who famously beat out Greg Norman at the 1990 Nestle Invitational, was reportedly arrested Sunday on misdemeanor battery charges.