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• Florida boater accused of killing teen in crash avoids jail time with plea deal - Carlos Guillermo "Bill" Alonso pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly 2024 incident in which he fatally struck 15-year-old Ella Adler with his boat.
• WATCH: Missing Florida child recovered after violent traffic stop and high-speed chase - A Florida traffic stop erupts into chaos as a sex offender allegedly fights deputies while a teen flees in a stolen truck, leading to a dangerous high-speed pursuit.
• DeSantis launches Florida redistricting push to potentially add more GOP House seats - Florida DeSantis launches Florida redistricting push to potentially add more GOP House seats By Anders Hagstrom Fox News Published
• Father arrested on drug, weapons charges as 4-year-old son found dead after New Year's disappearance - Father arrested on felony charges during search for missing 4-year-old son who died after disappearing in Alabama. Jameson Boley allegedly exposed kids to drugs.
• Missing 4-year-old Florida boy found dead after massive 3-day search in Alabama woods - Tragic end to search as 4-year-old Florida boy missing in Alabama woods found dead after wandering from family property during holiday visit to relatives.
• Florida mayor says Maduro capture a 'light at the end of the tunnel' as Venezuelan Americans celebrate - Venezuelan Americans celebrate after Nicolás Maduro was captured by the U.S. military, sparking renewed hope for democracy in in the nation.
• Redistricting battles brewing across the country as parties compete for power ahead of 2026 midterms - Redistricting battles heat up as Republicans and Democrats fight over congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterms in key states across the nation.
• Homeless drifter accused of killing Barnes & Noble Christmas shopper blamed ‘fight or flight’ outburst: report - Man accused of fatally stabbing woman at Palm Beach Gardens Barnes & Noble allegedly had no prior relationship with victim in random attack, police say.
• State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks' - Florida bill would ban paper straws following Trump's executive order regarding regulations. State lawmakers say alternatives contain dangerous chemicals.
• Florida firefighters allegedly waterboarded, whipped rookie over TikTok video as 4 face criminal charges - Four Florida firefighters face criminal charges after allegedly waterboarding and whipping a 19-year-old rookie firefighter. Nearly a dozen employees fired.