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October 30, 2023

Florida man accused of pulling gun on trooper in slow-moving traffic

A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly flashing a weapon at an off-duty trooper during a traffic jam Sunday in Polk County. Troopers located him at his home.

October 30, 2023

Former KY officer faces second conviction attempt after firing into Breonna Taylor's apartment

An ex-Louisville police officer is scheduled to face a second trial, this time in federal court, for his role in the events that led to the death of Breonna Taylor in 2020.

October 30, 2023

GA arrest made in stabbing death of Nat King Cole's great-nephew

An arrest has been made linked to the stabbing death of Tracy Cole, the great-nephew of musician Nat King Cole. The homicide happened in Atlanta last month.

October 30, 2023

GA shooting near Atlanta college campus leaves 4 injured, including 2 students

A shooting near Georgia State University's Atlanta campus left four people injured, including two students, on Sunday. The incident occurred after a dispute, police say.

October 30, 2023

Jail time requested for AL lawmaker accused of obstructing bribery investigation

A judge has been urged by federal prosecutors to incarcerate Alabama legislator Rep. John Rogers, who is accused of obstructing a bribery investigation.

October 30, 2023

Florida crime trending down while California skyrockets explained by one key difference: expert

California's crime rate spiked last year while Florida's fell, which one crime control policy expert attributes to how prosecutors in both states approach their jobs.

October 30, 2023

Florida GOP lawmaker raises alarm on illegal Chinese immigrants who sailed to Key Largo

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., is demanding answers from state and federal officials after 17 Chinese nationals landed in Key Largo by boat.

October 29, 2023

Suspect arrested in Tampa shooting that left 2 dead, 16 injured

A 22-year-old Florida man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly opened fire overnight and killed two people while injuring 16 others.

October 29, 2023

Florida family arrested in connection with father's murder: authorities

The Dixie County Sheriff's Office in Florida arrested three family members last week of a man who was found murdered in the Town of Suwanee in July 2021.

October 29, 2023

DeSantis defends move to kick out pro-Palestinian groups that support Hamas from state college campuses

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis argued that allowing student groups to side with terrorist organizations would be like committing "suicide as a country."