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January 8, 2021

Florida sheriff's office pays tribute to US Capitol Police officer who died after riots

A Florida sheriff’s office is flying flags at half-staff and its deputies are wearing mourning bands Friday to honor the U.S. Capitol Police officer who died in this week’s riots. 

January 8, 2021

Florida kids help rescue bald eagle found with fishing hook piercing its beak

A couple of concerned kids in Florida are being credited with helping to save the life of an injured bald eagle they found wrapped in a fishing line, with a fishing hook pierced through its beak.

January 7, 2021

UFC fighter arrested on charges of first-degree premeditated murder of his sisters

UFC fighter Irwin Rivera is in hot water.

January 7, 2021

Rick Scott calls for congressional probe of allegations rich donors got nursing home COVID-19 vaccines

Sen. Rick Scott said the alleged actions of a Florida nursing home to distribute vaccines to wealthy donors instead of elderly residents is "absolutely disgusting," and called for a congressional investigation. 

January 6, 2021

Florida juice bar receives $2,021 tip on New Year’s Day from loyal customer

A juice bar in Miami, Fla. started the new year with a huge tip from a loyal customer.

January 6, 2021

Indiana man jailed for sending dead rat to ex-wife in Florida as part of harassment campaign

An Indiana man was sentenced Tuesday for a serial campaign of harassment against his ex-wife that lasted years and included mailing a dead rat to her home in Florida, authorities said.

January 6, 2021

CNN host's expletive-filled attack on Gov. DeSantis proves network's commitment to 'performance art': Concha

The journalism industry has evolved into a "look at me too movement," Fox News contributor Joe Concha said Wednesday, calling CNN host Brianna Keilar's expletive-filled attack on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the latest example of the network's commitment to "performance art."

January 5, 2021

DeSantis takes high road after CNN host calls him 'an ass' for scolding reporter: 'Doesn't impact me'

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis took the high road Tuesday night in his response to CNN host Brianna Keilar, who called him "an ass" for scolding a reporter from the same network after she appeared to blame him for coronavirus vaccine distribution issues at local hospitals.

January 5, 2021

DeSantis says Florida hospitals that are slow to administer COVID-19 vaccines will see supplies redistributed

Florida hospitals slow to administer coronavirus vaccines into arms will see a portion of their allocation redistributed, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday.

January 5, 2021

3 Florida men in custody after attacking, running over FWC officer with ATV, sheriff says

All three suspects accused of attacking a Florida wildlife officer and leaving him for dead at a desolate hunting ground over the weekend have been taken into custody, authorities said Monday.