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August 14, 2023

4 kidnapping suspects arrested in Florida after woman held captive in a dog cage makes daring escape, deputies

Four suspects were charged in Orange County, Florida, after allegedly kidnapping a woman at gunpoint and holding her hostage in a backyard dog cage.

August 14, 2023

Florida congressman born in Cuba explains why he backed Trump, not DeSantis at Iowa State Fair

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., the only member of Congress born in Cuba, explained why he backed former President Trump at the Iowa State Fair this weekend.

August 14, 2023

Florida woman doused herself in Diet Mountain Dew to erase DNA after killing roommate, 79: cops

Nichole A. Maks was charged with murder and evidence tampering after she poured soda on herself to "interfere with possible evidence," police said.

August 14, 2023

Brain-eating amoebas: What you must know about the risk of swimming in fresh water

Swimming in lakes, rivers and streams can lead to a rare infection caused by Nagleria fowleri, more commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. An expert shares prevention tips.

August 13, 2023

Florida suspect reportedly fakes heart attack during drug arrest: 'Won't learn his lesson'

Palm Coast resident Brent Heath allegedly pretending to have a heart attack after an officer smelled marijuana from his vehicle. Police said that he was carrying fentanyl.

August 12, 2023

Florida woman surprised by bear outside her door, doorbell camera footage shows: ‘I got a surprise’

A Daytona Beach woman opened her door at 3 in the morning to find a black bear staring back at her, and it was all caught on her Ring video doorbell camera.

August 12, 2023

Wild manatee sex rituals spark issues for Florida police: 'If you see this, no you didn't'

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to stop calling 911 over spotting multiple manatees gathering in the water, explaining the marine mammals are just mating.

August 11, 2023

Florida deputy hospitalized after fentanyl exposure during traffic stop, bodycam footage shows

A Florida deputy was hospitalized after he was exposed to fentanyl during a traffic stop Thursday afternoon, telling emergency responders he was lightheaded and dizzy.

August 11, 2023

Riley Gaines laughs at protestors questioned by conservative activist at Leadership Institute grand opening

Riley Gaines was in Florida for the grand opening of the Leadership Institute in Sarasota, and she couldn't help but be entertained by the protestors there.

August 11, 2023

Gender studies is on the way out at one state school. Here's why it matters

The New College of Florida voted to abolish its gender studies program this week. I serve on the New College Board of Trustees. Here's what happened and why this is the right call.