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Florida May 24, 2020

Florida man kidnaps girl, 17, to drive him through coronavirus highway checkpoint: police

A man was arrested last week on kidnapping charges after allegedly threatening a 17-year-old girl in a grocery store parking lot and forcing her to drive him and another woman through a coronavirus highways checkpoint into the Florida Keys, authorities said.

Florida January 31, 2020

Florida Senate OKs bill to block cities from banning sunscreens

The Florida Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that would prevent cities and counties within the state from banning certain types of sunscreens, according to multiple reports.

The Florida Keys January 7, 2020

Scientists in Florida Keys spending $100 million to stop coral reef deaths

Key Largo, Fla. –– Technicolor coral once covered stretches of underwater reefs in the Florida Keys and beyond. But now, they are dying and researchers have likened them to abandoned underwater cities.

Florida November 5, 2019

Florida lawmakers seek to undo Key West's ban on popular sunscreens

Florida lawmakers are taking on the city of Key West, fast tracking proposals to halt a ban on popular sunscreens in the tourist haven. 

Reptiles September 10, 2019

Endangered sea turtle recovering in Florida after being shot in neck with spear

An endangered green sea turtle is recovering after being shot in the neck with a spear off the Florida Keys.

Florida May 7, 2019

Florida is trying to give away its lighthouses for free -- but there's a catch

In Florida and around the US, lighthouses are struggling for preservation.

Fishing April 26, 2019

Huge great white shark shocks Florida couple as it emerges from water, bites chum bag, wild video shows

A commercial fisherman and his girlfriend were shocked when a massive great white shark lurched from the water to snag a bite of the bait hanging off the back of their boat.

Fishing April 23, 2019

757-pound swordfish caught near Florida Keys

A fisherman in the Florida Keys spent eight hours reeling in a genuine sea monster.

Faith April 11, 2019

Florida Keys’ underwater Jesus statue is Easter snorkeling destination

Around Easter, a lot people find themselves celebrating in a church building in their Sunday best, but for some in the Florida Keys, all you need is a bathing suit and you can snorkel with the Savior at one of the most popular underwater destinations in the world, according to USA Today.

Florida March 14, 2019

Arrest warrant issued for Maryland man accused of tackling pelican and posting video

The Maryland man accused of trying to catch and tackle a federally-protected pelican in Florida is now wanted by the police.

Oceans February 6, 2019

Florida’s Key West bans sunscreen ingredients that scientists say contribute to coral reef ‘bleaching’

Sunscreens that contain two specific chemicals will no longer be sold in Key West, Florida, as scientists have said they likely contribute to what is known as coral reef “bleaching."