Today: September 08, 2024
Today: September 08, 2024

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Crime|News

Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim's sister in national forest

A Florida man convicted of killing a college student and raping the murder victim's older sister in a national forest 30 years ago has been executed

Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim's sister in national forest
Environment|News

Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane

Tropical Storm Debby came ashore in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane and quickly downgraded, but the storm still poses serious threats as it slogs on toward Georgia and South Carolina

Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane
News|Opinion

Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don't be fooled by a number — it could be more devastating than a Cat 5

Former Federal Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate has some advice for people following storms: Don't judge their severity on how big a number they've been assigned

Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don't be fooled by a number — it could be more devastating than a Cat 5
News|Political

In victory for Trump, Florida GOP won't require signing loyalty oath to run in presidential primary

The Republican Party of Florida is removing a loyalty oath as a condition for getting on the presidential primary ballot

In victory for Trump, Florida GOP won't require signing loyalty oath to run in presidential primary
Health|News|Political|Technology

Florida House passes a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16

Florida children under the age of 16 would be banned from popular social media platforms regardless of parent approval under a bill passed by the House

Business|News|Political|Technology

Florida gets closer to banning social media for kids under 16

Florida is on the verge of passing one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media

Florida gets closer to banning social media for kids under 16
News|Political

Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail

Florida has seen two versions of Gov. Ron DeSantis

Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail
Economy|News|Political

Florida's DeSantis cuts $1B to bring state budget to $116.5B, slightly less than the current plan

The state's next budget will be slightly less than the current year's after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed about $1 billion to bring the spending plan down to $116.5 billion

Environment|News|Political|Science|World

Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida — at least according to state law

Florida is on the verge of repealing what’s left of a 16-year-old law that puts climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions

Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida — at least according to state law
News|Political

Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida competitive

Democrats hope that a ballot measure seeking to preserve abortion rights will put Florida back in play as the nation’s largest presidential swing state

Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida competitive
News

Floridians can 'stand their ground' and kill threatening bears under bill going to DeSantis

People in Florida will be permitted to kill black bears threatening them on their property with no consequences under a bill being sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis

Floridians can 'stand their ground' and kill threatening bears under bill going to DeSantis
News|Political|Technology

Florida lawmakers prepare for Gov. DeSantis to veto a social media ban on children under 16

Florida lawmakers are bracing for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill banning social media for children under 16 and finding a way to make him more comfortable with its language

Florida lawmakers prepare for Gov. DeSantis to veto a social media ban on children under 16
Health|News|Political

Florida attorney general set to ask state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off the ballot

Florida’s attorney general is expected to ask the state Supreme Court to keep an abortion-rights measure off November’s ballot

Florida attorney general set to ask state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off the ballot
News|Political

Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington's problems

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants lawmakers to change Washington this year

Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington's problems
News|Political

Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for students

Florida Republicans advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban teachers from wearing a rainbow flag lapel pin in public schools and universities

Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for students
Entertainment|News|Political

Looking for a cheeseburger in paradise? You could soon find one along Jimmy Buffett Highway

Looking to waste away with a cheeseburger in paradise

Looking for a cheeseburger in paradise? You could soon find one along Jimmy Buffett Highway
News|Political

Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year

The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and has replaced him with a new leader as police investigate a rape accusation against him

Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year
News|Political

DeSantis' State of the State address might be as much for Iowa voters as it is for Floridians

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ upcoming State of the State address is supposed to be about Florida’s future

DeSantis' State of the State address might be as much for Iowa voters as it is for Floridians
Health|News|Political

DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban and restrictions, a judge says

A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spread false information about doctors mutilating children’s genitals

DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban and restrictions, a judge says
News|Political

Florida Republican Party suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation

The Republican Party of Florida has suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and is demanding his resignation as police investigate a rape allegation against him

Florida Republican Party suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
Health|News|Political

Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban begins

A Florida mother tearfully testified that her family could be torn apart if the state's ban on trans health care for children is allowed to take effect

Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban begins
News|Political

Suspended Florida prosecutor tells state Supreme Court that DeSantis exceeded his authority

A lawyer for a suspended Florida prosecutor told the state Supreme Court that Gov. Ron DeSantis exceeded his authority when he removed a Democratic state attorney from her elected office

Suspended Florida prosecutor tells state Supreme Court that DeSantis exceeded his authority
News|Political

DeSantis says Florida GOP chair should resign amid rape allegation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says state Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler should resign while police investigate a rape allegation against him

DeSantis says Florida GOP chair should resign amid rape allegation
Business|News|Political

Florida lawmakers begin special session to express support for Israel, further sanction Iran

The Florida Legislature has returned to the Capitol for a special session where lawmakers will express their support for Israel and give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis more talking points as he campaigns for president

Florida lawmakers begin special session to express support for Israel, further sanction Iran
News|Political

Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn't happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be first

Florida is the third largest state in the nation, yet it has never fielded a winning presidential candidate

Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn't happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be first

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