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Family tragedy strikes ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ star in Florida. Here’s what we know
Duane Chapman has released a statement following a family tragedy over the weekend in Southwest Florida. The “Dog the Bounty ...
High heat index: What temperature should I set my A/C thermostat for Florida heat wave?
How low should you set your thermostat for as record-breaking heat sweeps over the country? Here's what experts and other ...
Execution date set for Florida man convicted of kidnapping woman, killing her
A man on death row in Florida is scheduled to be executed next month for his conviction of abducting a woman from an ...
How to choose and safely use a generator during hurricane season in South Florida
During hurricane season, supplies can run low quickly, so consider buying early. Improper generator use can be fatal. The ...
Florida students could get even more public money for private school
A new federal voucher program will supplement the already existing state program, one of the nation’s most generous.
Four people have died from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida. Who is at risk?
The culprit, Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm seawater and can get into the body through open wounds in the skin.
Florida’s disaster pipeline funnels millions to politically connected contractors
The state’s emergency rules allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend state laws and a competitive bidding process to award millions ...
Florida told school libraries to yank ‘pornographic’ books — most had never been checked out
Very few Orange County students ever checked out the books state leaders found objectionable, with 22 of the novels never ...
Study finds Martin County is one of the most expensive areas in Florida to buy a home
Martin County is the No. 4 most-expensive county in Florida for home buyers, according to a recent study by SmartAsset, a ...