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December 12, 2020

Florida man pays neighbors’ utility bills for 2nd straight Christmas

The businessman was concerned that this year put a greater strain on people, with many losing their jobs.

December 11, 2020

Orlando Sentinel apologizes for endorsing GOP congressman after he backs Texas election lawsuit

The Orlando Sentinel offered a stunning apology Friday for endorsing Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., after he joined more than 100 GOP lawmakers in backing a lawsuit challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election. 

December 10, 2020

Florida deputies beg suspect not to grab gun before he is shot dead

Florida deputies begged and pleaded with a suspect at gunpoint to just put his hands up for four minutes before they were forced to use deadly force, video shows — and experts said incidents like this show the incredible challenges cops face on a daily basis.

December 10, 2020

Pence announces first two Space Force bases in US

The renaming is ahead of a mission realignment, which should happen following a congressional briefing.

December 9, 2020

Florida restaurant paying employees $70K in back wages for allegedly giving tips to managers

Brewland Development LLC -- which operates as Tampa Bay Brewing Company in Tampa, Florida -- has agreed to pay $70,575 to 36 employees.

December 9, 2020

Maskless Florida man charged after spitting and sneezing at Best Buy Geek Squad, police say

According to police records, 51-year-old Alton Ashby visited the Best Buy in Vero Beach without wearing a mask to get some help from the Geek Squad. 

December 8, 2020

Florida sheriff deputies deliver meals to kids doing virtual school

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office this week went the extra mile to help some kids stuck at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

December 8, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak at Florida State University as students share unmasked party videos on social media

New coronavirus cases may be in decline at Florida State University, according to its own most recent data, but the college's popular night scene appears to be making a comeback, according to images shared across social media by bars, nightclubs and their patrons.

December 8, 2020

2021 CPAC to be held in person in Florida

The American Conservative Union says it will hold the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference in-person amid the coronavirus pandemic. And for the first time ever, the largest and most influential annual gathering of conservatives that’s best known as CPAC, will be held far from the nation’s capital.

December 8, 2020

Florida cops seek killers who kidnapped, tortured and executed two truckers

Florida investigators are seeking the killers who kidnapped, tortured, and fatally shot two truckers in Miami-Dade over the weekend.