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August 17, 2023

North Carolina bans sex change surgery for minors after GOP overrides Dem governor’s veto

North Carolina has effectively banned sex change surgeries for minors after GOP lawmakers overrode opposition from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

August 17, 2023

Mississippi enacts statewide burn ban at state parks and lakes amid high fire risk

Amidst ongoing scorching and arid conditions, state wildlife officials in Mississippi have taken action by imposing a statewide burn ban encompassing all state parks and fishing lakes.

August 17, 2023

Ex-wife of Jared Bridegan arrested in Microsoft exec murder

Florida authorities said Thursday that Jared Bridegan's ex-wife, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, was indicted for his murder more than year after he was murdered in Jacksonville Beach.

August 17, 2023

DeSantis removed a state attorney for going 'soft' on felons, now a felon is pushing to bring her back

A Florida felon is seeking have State Attorney Monique Worrell reinstated to prosecute his case, days after DeSantis removed her for allegedly granting lax sentences.

August 17, 2023

Parents of Florida teen who died in boating crash say report ruling out alcohol as factor is 'insulting'

A report has determined that alcohol was not a contributing factor in a 2022 boating accident off the coast of Miami, which left 17-year-old Luciana Fernandez dead.

August 17, 2023

North Carolina Republicans finalize wide-ranging elections bill

A wide-ranging GOP measure toughening voting regulations in North Carolina has been given final approval. The bill will head to Gov. Cooper who has expressed disapproval of the changes.

August 17, 2023

North Carolina Republicans give final approval to curb Democratic Gov. Cooper’s appointment powers

Republicans in North Carolina have finalized legislation to curb Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s appointment powers over several state panels such as the transportation board.

August 17, 2023

Parents' rights must go to the Supreme Court: Raymond Arroyo

Fox News contributors Raymond Arroyo and Dr. Nicole Saphier and ‘Outnumbered’ react to parent’s rights issues in New Jersey and Virginia schools.

August 17, 2023

Virginia, home to one of America's most congested highways, set to open I-95 Express Lanes extension

A 10-mile extension of Virginia’s I-95 Express Lanes is set to open Thursday night. The $670 million project will allow drivers to commute from Stafford County to Fredericksburg.

August 17, 2023

Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beshear, GOP rival Cameron propose competing education plans

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, both gubernatorial candidates in Kentucky, have offered competing proposals on pay increase for teachers.