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11-Year-Old Boy Shot On Front Porch Of FL Home: Police

Investigators are looking for info about the suspect who shot the child, who was standing on his front porch, Tampa police said.

Coca-Cola Closing FL Plant, Laying Off 200 Workers

The Coca-Cola Company will shut down its plant in Dunedin this spring, laying off 200 workers, according to a WARN notice from the company.

11 Tampa, Orlando Restaurants Added To Michelin Guide Florida

From key lime pies to Cuban sandwiches, check out which Tampa and Orlando restaurants have been added to Michelin Guide Florida this year.

FL Festival Permanently Canceled: Realize Bradenton

After 12 years, the Bradenton Blues Festival has been permanently canceled, Realize Bradenton, the organization that hosted the event, said.

2 Men Stole Golf Cart From FL Dealership: Sheriff

The men tried to use fraudulent credit cards to buy the golf cart before driving away with it, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Missing SC Teen Found In FL With Suspected Kidnapper: Reports

The 13-year-old teenage girl met the man through an online chatting and gaming app, a media report says.

FL Hurricane Victims Targeted By Unlicensed Contractor: Sheriff

An unlicensed contractor targeted Hurricane Ian victims, defrauding them of more than $100,000, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.

FL Student Who Collapsed During Track Practice Saved By AED: Watch

First responders saved a student who collapsed during track practice at Leto High School using an AED and CPR, Hillsborough sheriff said.

FL Auto Thief’s Passenger Thrown From Back Of Jeep: Police

A St. Petersburg man faces charges involving an auto theft and causing a traffic crash with serious bodily injury, police said.

AI Voice Of Slain Parkland Shooting Victim Used In Gun Reform Calls

Six years ago, a Parkland school shooter killed 14 students. Now, some families are using AI voice copies in calls to push for gun reform.

FL Proud Boy, Adult Film Actor Heads To Prison For Jan. 6 Breach: DOJ

A FL Proud Boy and adult film actor was sentenced to prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, the DOJ said.

Beached Manatee Rescued From FL Beach: Sheriff

A beached manatee drew a crowd to Fort Myers Beach Thursday morning, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said.

2 Sought By Police In FL Mall Shooting That Injured 1

Authorities said they are searching for two people of interest in connection with The Gardens Mall shooting that injured one person.

Laundrie's Parents Admit Concern For Gabby Petito After Calls: Report

Brian Laundrie's parents confessed to being worried for Gabby Petito's wellbeing days after she was strangled to death, a media report says.

Inert World War II-Era Bomb Unearthed In FL: Sheriff

A World War II-era 1,000-pound bomb was unearthed on the future site of a college campus in Brooksville, the Hernando County sheriff said.

New Dashcam Video Shows Fatal Fiery Plane Crash On I-75

The plane reportedly tried to make an emergency landing but lost both of its engines on its way to a Naples runway.

Children Found In FL Home With Two ‘Unresponsive’ Adults: Police

Two were charged with child neglect after they were found “unresponsive” with drug paraphernalia, two children, St. Petersburg police said.

RV Driver Dies After Crash During Medical Episode: FL Highway Patrol

A Michigan man lost control of the RV when he had a medical episode while driving in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Possible Human Remains From 30 Years Ago Found In FL Lake: Report

Per a media report, the remains were found near Interstate 95 in a suspected 1980 vehicle that could have been damaged in a crash.

Man Vandalized LGBTQ Pride Street Mural In South FL: Police

A Clearwater man was arrested for vandalizing an LGBTQ+ pride street mural at a Delray Beach intersection, police said.

Inmate Dies After Several Overdose On Fentanyl: Sheriff

The death of an inmate who overdosed on fentanyl at the Pinellas County Jail is under investigation, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.