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October 10, 2023

Ron DeSantis announces new sanctions, bans on Iranian businesses in Florida amid war in Israel

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Israel to respond forcefully to Hamas' assault, announcing new sanctions on Iran and banning Iranian business in Florida.

October 10, 2023

Tennessee family facing deportation 15 years after fleeing Germany to homeschool kids granted 1-year reprieve

A German family who moved to Tennessee 15 years ago to home school their children were granted a one-year reprieve after being threatened with deportation.

October 9, 2023

Kentucky deputy wounded and suspect killed during attempted arrest

During the attempted arrest of a suspect linked to a prior vehicle pursuit, an exchange of gunfire resulted in a Kentucky deputy sustaining injuries and the suspect being killed.

October 9, 2023

ACLU challenges Tennessee city's ban on drag performances with federal lawsuit

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee initiated a lawsuit against a city that enacted an ordinance with the intention of prohibiting drag performances on public property.

October 9, 2023

Mississippi city denies accusations that its coercing, transporting, dumping homeless people in Alabama

The city of Mobile has accused Biloxi, Mississippi, of coercing and relocating its homeless people to Alabama. The Mayor of Biloxi has denied the accusations.

October 9, 2023

Man gets life for fatally beating 2-year-old: he 'tortured that poor little girl,' prosecutor says

A Virginia woman's boyfriend was sentenced to two life prison terms for fatally beating her daughter and then stopping her from calling 911, according to a report.

October 9, 2023

Cocktails fly when wild bar brawl breaks out, spills out into street: police

Seven people have been arrested and two others are still at large after a chaotic brawl at a North Carolina bar last month led to a hospitalized bouncer.

October 9, 2023

Man caught at traffic stop with plans to shoot Parkland, other sites 'for attention and fame'

A Florida man has been arrested and charged with making threats to kill after police found notes in his car detailing his plans to commit multiple mass killing sprees.

October 9, 2023

Florida-discovered snail species found near Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritavilla: See the margarita-colored creature

A new species of snail was discovered off the coast of the Florida Keys that resembles the color of a margarita. See the snail found near Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville."

October 8, 2023

U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas officially commissioned into service in Port Tampa Bay

The USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) was commissioned at the Port of Tampa in Florida on Saturday as the Navy's most technologically advanced guided missile destroyer.