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October 9, 2022

DeSantis touts speedy hurricane response, says nearly 98% of power outages have been restored

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s been mobilizing a historic effort to restore power and stability to the areas most impacted by Hurricane Ian.

October 9, 2022

Florida high school student body-slams police officer during fight: 'Despicable'

A 15-year-old student at St. Cloud High School in Florida was arrested after body-slamming a school resource officer who was trying to break up a fight between two other students.

October 8, 2022

Florida authorities arrest six suspected looters after Hurricane Ian

Six people face charges after allegedly being caught stealing sneakers and other items from an outlet mall in Fort Meyers, Florida.

October 8, 2022

Florida school police shoot ax-wielding man trying to enter elementary school

The man initially left the campus and school police pursued him, at which point he refused to drop his weapon and instead used it to threaten the officers.

October 8, 2022

Florida woman finds lost wedding ring after Hurricane Ian

A woman from Fort Myers, Florida, found her lost wedding ring outside her home amid damage from Hurricane Ian. She said the incident gave her hope for the community.

October 8, 2022

Florida Sheriff pushes Hurricane Ian victims to ‘shoot’ looters until they look ‘like grated cheese’

In wake of Hurricane Ian, the sheriff of Polk County, Florida, Grady Judd, strongly urged armed homeowners to actively defend themselves and their homes.

October 8, 2022

'Florida Strong' T-shirt ad rejected on Facebook: 'Everyone loved these shirts'

CEO and founder of Nine Line Apparel appeared on "Fox & Friends" this week to discuss how he's been hindered on Facebook from selling T-shirts — all profits were going to help needy people in Florida.

October 8, 2022

Florida homeowners hit hard by Hurricane Ian are desperate for help from Samaritan's Purse and others

Samaritan's Purse, the international Christian relief and evangelism group run by Rev. Franklin Graham, has been on the ground in southwest Florida helping those in need after Hurricane Ian.

October 7, 2022

Hurricane Ian victims return to battered homes as death toll continues to rise

Hurricane Ian and its effects killed at least 132 people after the storm devastated Cuba, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia over a week ago.

October 7, 2022

Main Streets across America are up for this key award: Did your town make the cut?

Main Street America has released the 2023 semifinalist cities for the Great American Main Street Award. The towns are scattered across the country — here are four in the running for top honors.