Florida approves $2 million claim for wrongfully convicted man
The move comes a little over three weeks after the Department of Legal Affairs initially denied the request for compensation.
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6-year-old forced to leave school asked cop, "Am I going to jail?"
Nadia King was removed from school and involuntarily committed to a mental health facility under the Baker Act.
Florida's post-Parkland "red flag" law still highly controversial
It was passed weeks after the shooting two years ago and opinions on it remain sharply divided. Some counties use it at a much higher rate than others.
6-year-old "traumatized" after forced stay at mental health facility
The girl was committed for a psychiatric evaluation under Florida's Baker Act.
Two dolphins found with gunshot and stab wounds in Florida
Federal officials are offering up to $20,000 for information about the two most recent cases.
VA program helps elite warriors heal unseen wounds of war
For many service members, the program is the first time they've met with a therapist.
"Plastic monster" shames stores for using plastic bags
Climate change is no longer the monster lurking under your bed — it's in the Publix parking lot.
Man charged with ramming tent where GOP was registering voters
Nobody hurt but everyone from President Trump to local Democratic party denounced the move; suspect smiled as he appeared in Jacksonville court.
Severe storms target Northeast after tornadoes slam the South
At least five people have died in four states.
Toxic coal ash is making its way to Florida from Puerto Rico
A law was passed in Puerto Rico to prohibit the deposit and disposal of coal ash on the island.
Deadly storm leaves path of destruction across South
Millions of Americans are under weather alerts Friday from Mississippi to Maine.
Terror leader who claimed responsibility for Florida attack killed
The founder of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula said his terror group was behind the Florida shooting that killed three American sailors.
Sites like DMV.com are "misleading" consumers, judge says
FTC claims that hundreds of websites that purport to offer basic government services aren't what they appear to be.
Priests on sex offender registry find home in alternative ministry
Independent catholic churches tout themselves as beacons of progressive ideology and "forgiveness" — but some are hiring registered sex offenders.
1,400 pounds of shark fins, worth up to $1M, seized in Miami
"It is very big money stuff," a charter captain said. "This is one of the most heinous crimes in nature that we have seen."
Missing kayaker rescued from river after rangers found his phone
Data downloaded from the missing kayaker's device helped authorities pinpoint his location.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Weather service issues alert for falling iguanas in Florida
As the weather gets colder in parts of the state, the cold-blooded animals slow down or become motionless and can drop from trees onto unsuspecting pedestrians.
Singer David Olney dies at 71 after collapsing onstage
Olney, a native of Rhode Island, was part of the music scene in Nashville, Tennessee, for decades and had recorded more than 20 albums.
Trump leaves for Mar-a-Lago for the weekend
The Senate impeachment trial is set to begin on Tuesday in Washington.
Florida Supreme Court rules felons must pay off fines before voting
Florida's high court sided with a decision by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis.
Holy Cross women's rowing team member killed in Florida crash
Grace Rett turned 20 a day before the fatal accident.
Florida ATM bomber makes off with cash after third explosion
A masked man spray painted over security cameras outside a bank in Tampa, before strapping a bomb to a drive-up ATM.
Saudi service members to be expelled after Florida base shooting
The service members are not accused of involvement in the shooting, but some are said to be linked to extremist movements and a number are accused of possessing child pornography.
Police arrest armed Iranian man close to Mar-a-Lago
When police found the suspect they said he had a machete, pickax and two knives.
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