July 4, 2023 US judge blocks portions of new Florida elections law Florida's new elections law has been blocked by a federal judge. The law bans non-citizens from handling voter registration and third-party voter groups from retaining information.
July 4, 2023 Mexican president urges Americans not to vote for DeSantis because of Florida's tough migrant law Mexico's president has made a public appeal to American citizens, urging them not to vote for Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida and a Republican candidate for the presidency.
July 3, 2023 California fugitive extradited to Florida to face charges in 1984 cold case murder Authorities announced that a man who was apprehended in California earlier this month has been brought back to Florida to face charges in connection with a woman's murder in 1984.
July 3, 2023 Man fatally shot by Orlando police during traffic stop, firearm not found A man in downtown Orlando was shot and killed by police after allegedly disregarding their commands during a drug investigation, according to the police chief.
July 3, 2023 Former South Florida police officer pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud A former South Florida police officer, Samuel Harris, has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud after stealing approximately $285,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
July 3, 2023 Michigan man arrested in Florida for attacking officer with flagpole during US Capitol attack Authorities announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Michigan who allegedly assaulted a police officer with a flagpole during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots.
July 3, 2023 Ryan Mallett's girlfriend posts heartbreaking tribute to late QB: 'I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you' Ryan Mallett's girlfriend, Madison Carter, posted a touching tribute to the late quarterback on her Facebook page. Mallett drowned off the coast of Florida last week.
July 2, 2023 New laws: Here are some of the most impactful bills that took effect across the US on July 1 From limits on abortion and transgender services to sealing criminal records in California, several major pieces of legislation went into effect on July 1.
July 2, 2023 Mexican government laments DeSantis immigration laws, warns of 'discrimination' and 'racial profiling' The Mexican government released a statement Saturday harshly criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's latest immigration bill, which went into effect Friday.
July 1, 2023 Princess Madeleine of Sweden postpones move back to home country from Florida until 2024 Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her family have delayed their move back to her home country. Madeleine, her husband Christopher O'Neill and their three children will remain in Florida until 2024.