Josh Sidorowicz
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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More Florida agencies using unmarked sports cars to catch unsuspecting speeders
As instances of aggressive driving increase, local agencies say they need stealthier ways to catch extreme violators. Many are turning to unmarked muscle cars. → Read More
Gov. DeSantis targets Florida restaurant after viral video shows kids at drag show
R House Wynwood's liquor license is on the line following a complaint filed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration over kids attending drag shows at the venue. → Read More
Plant City police say viral post of nurse 'stealing' baby from local hospital is a hoax
In reality, the photo is actually surveillance footage from a case in 2016 in Spain when a baby was kidnapped from a hospital, according to local reports. → Read More
Ticket quotas are illegal in Florida. But here's how police can get around state law
The state technically outlawed ticket quotas, but it's more complicated than that. → Read More
Florida lawmakers pass bill banning 'woke' school lessons, workplace training
In wake of debate over critical race theory, which isn't taught in Florida schools at any grade, DeSantis says this bill is about stopping "woke" indoctrination. → Read More
No, airlines are not legally required to compensate you for canceled, delayed flights
There is no federal requirement for airlines to pay you for expenses like a hotel, food or alternative transportation if your flight is delayed or canceled. → Read More
VERIFY fact sheet: Florida's 'don't say gay' bill, explained
What is the 'don't say gay' bill? HB 1557, which opponents have dubbed “Don't Say Gay,” is officially known as the “Parental Rights in Education” bill. → Read More
Bob Saget's death from head trauma not as uncommon as you might think, neurologist says
Even brain trauma that might appear mild can warrant urgent medical attention. → Read More
Bob Saget autopsy reveals no initial signs of foul play; 911 call released
Comedian and "Full House" actor Bob Saget's autopsy was performed Monday morning in Central Florida. → Read More
Yes, researchers are developing chewing gum to reduce COVID-19 spread. But, it’s not clear if it’ll work
While health experts say vaccinations remain the most effective protection from severe illness or death, headway is also being made on other treatments. → Read More
Yes, the WHO skipped ‘nu’ and ‘xi’ in naming new COVID-19 variant omicron. Here’s the explanation
The World Health Organization skipped two letters in the Greek alphabet to name the newest SARS-CoV-2 variant. → Read More
'That's really bad news': Fauci finds low vaccination rates leave Florida vulnerable to COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci says only having a low number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 is making Florida vulnerable to the virus. → Read More
No, Florida was not ‘caught underreporting’ COVID-19 deaths in latest report
No, Florida was not ‘caught underreporting’ COVID-19 deaths in latest report. Here's what we found. → Read More
DeSantis blames 'media hysteria,' defends Florida's COVID response as hospitalizations surge
Florida's governor is holding firm in his no-lockdown strategy as the state continues to see record-breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. → Read More
New CPR training requirement for Florida students a 'long time coming'
Florida high school students will now have to take CPR training to graduate from high school under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday. → Read More
Lutz family living with hole in living room roof for more than a year blames insurance company
When it rains, it quite literally pours inside Maureen Whitlock’s home of 20 years. → Read More
'What are you afraid of,' asks mom of transgender child to Florida lawmakers
Florida lawmakers are scheduled to take up a bill that would ban transgender females from participating in girls’ or women’s high school and college sports. → Read More
COVID cases rising in younger people in Florida as spring breakers party on
The uptick in the 25-49 age group, which is most likely to spread the virus, poses a threat to the state’s vulnerable and older population not yet vaccinated. → Read More
COVID cases rising in younger people in Florida as spring breakers party on
The uptick in the 25-49 age group, which is most likely to spread the virus, poses a threat to the state’s vulnerable and older population not yet vaccinated. → Read More
These doctors say it’s best Florida doesn’t follow other states’ leads and expand vaccine eligibility too soon
Roughly 70 percent of the state’s seniors have received a COVID-19 vaccine, but that means more than 1 million people in the most vulnerable age group have not. → Read More