February 17, 2023 Ron DeSantis compared to murderous warlord in scathing column: 'Genghis Khan of social issues' A Vanity Fair columnist likened Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to one of history's most infamous mass murderers, the founder of the Mongolian Empire, Genghis Khan.
February 16, 2023 Florida waste-to-energy incinerator facility fire burns for fourth day; residents urged to stay indoors A fire at a Miami-Dade, Florida waste-to-energy facility was sparked on Sunday and continued to burn for fourth-day, and officials urged residents to remain indoors.
February 16, 2023 Ron DeSantis applauds court striking down 'activist attempts' to overturn parental rights law A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit aimed at Florida's parental rights bill, dubbed by critics as the 'Don't say gay' bill, saying that the plaintiffs lack legal standing.
February 16, 2023 Florida high school janitor charged with 100 counts of child pornography possession Jonathan Dibble, a 32-year-old janitor at Jensen Beach High School in Florida, was charged with 100 counts of child pornography this week, the sheriff's office said.
February 16, 2023 Florida grandpa and granddaughter go viral on TikTok for their joy over pre-school pickup A grandfather in Florida shares a sweet bond with his first grandchild over a trip to school. Young Palmer loves her "Ippy" and looks forward to their drive to school each week.
February 16, 2023 Florida boy dies from infection after twisting ankle on treadmill: 'Complete disbelief' An 11-year-old boy in Florida has died after twisting his ankle on a treadmill and then suffering from an infection that caused swelling in his brain.
February 16, 2023 Slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan Florida murder probe: one year later Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan was shot to death Feb. 16, 2022, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and this is where the murder investigation stands one year later.
February 16, 2023 Undercover human trafficking bust in Florida leads to over 200 arrests, rescue of 24 suspected victims The Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida announced that a weeklong human trafficking operation has resulted in the arrests of 213 individuals and the rescue of 24 victims.
February 16, 2023 Raging 5-acre Florida fire burns plastic pots outside Kissimmee nursery plant warehouse A massive fire is raging over five acres in Kissimmee, Florida, where the blaze started Thursday morning behind a nursery and greenhouse supplies plant.
February 16, 2023 Illinois governor swipes at DeSantis with 'demagogue' claim Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took several thinly-veiled shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during his state of the state address Wednesday, condemning "demagogues" who are trying to "ban books."