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Sheriff: Man who fled traffic stop shoots officer in Florida
A man who sped away from a traffic stop in Florida last week shot and critically wounded an officer before killing himself following a standoff at his home, officials said.

Florida lawmakers may eliminate funding for college DEI programs
Florida lawmakers are debating a bill that would eliminate state funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities.

Doctor charged with murder in Florida lawyer’s disappearance
A Tampa-area plastic surgeon has been charged with murder, accused of killing a lawyer missing since last week from a firm that represents former co-workers the doctor has been suing in a business dispute.

Florida teen gets life in prison for deadly stabbing of classmate
A judge sentenced a 16-year-old Florida boy to life in prison on Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother’s Day in 2021.
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Woman arrested for DUI after being rescued from Cape Coral canal
Cape Coral police say the woman rescued from a car that had crashed into a Cape Coral canal on Saturday is facing charges of driving drunk.

Woman turns herself in for 2022 hit-and-run at Fort Myers intersection
On Thursday, a woman turned herself in to Fort Myers police for a 2022 hit-and-run that hospitalized two pedestrians.

Loved ones remember FWC Officer Julian Keen during memorial brick laying
On Monday morning, the friends and family of FWC Officer Julian Keen joined the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy to honor his legacy three years after Keen was killed off-duty while trying to stop a reckless driver.

Miracle Monday: Golisano Children’s Hospital integrates video games into treatment
Golisano Children’s Hospital has made video games an important part of treatment for young patients who badly need an escape from pain.