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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."

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.

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.

June 15, 2022

Florida inmate sharpened comb with teeth, used pillowcase to attack deputy: authorities

A sheriff's deputy in Florida was allegedly assaulted by an inmate with a pillowcase and a comb sharpened with her teeth, according to local law enforcement.

June 15, 2022

Biden targets GOP laws on gender and sexuality in schools during Pride Month address

President Biden at the White House Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at fighting state laws on gender identiy and sexuality education for children.

June 15, 2022

Florida police remove 135-pound St. Bernard from Dollar General store

Officers with the Bradenton Police Department in Florida, were called to a local Dollar General in response to a 135-pound St. Bernard walking around the store at closing time.

June 15, 2022

Ron DeSantis quips about Elon Musk's 2024 support: 'I welcome support from African-Americans'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quipped that he welcomes "support from African-Americans" after Elon Musk signaled his support in the 2024 presidential election.

June 15, 2022

Florida inmates help rescue deputy after other inmate strangles officer with pillowcase, video shows

An inmate in Hillsborough County, Florida, strangled a deputy with a pillowcase in a caught-on-video assault that also shows other inmates jumping in to save the officer.

June 15, 2022

Orlando construction workers find skeletal remains, police say

Skeletal remains were found by construction workers at a site for a new development in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Orlando, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office says.

June 15, 2022

Marine combat veteran announces self-funded primary challenge to Matt Gaetz

Mark Lombardo has announced a self-funded primary challenge to Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz to represent the Sunshine State's 1st Congressional District in the House.