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In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban
It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classroomsTech - ABC News - November 8 -
Thune faces first Trump loyalty test
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.Politics - Politico - November 15 -
Trump backs Florida's chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress
He said that Jimmy Patronis has “been a wonderful friend to me.”Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
Trump-backed Florida official resigns, announces run for Gaetz seat
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis resigned from his position and announced his candidacy for former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) seat in the 1st Congressional District on Monday. In a ...Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago -
Trump backs Florida's chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress
He said that Jimmy Patronis has “been a wonderful friend to me.”Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
Trump backs Florida's chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress
He said that Jimmy Patronis has “been a wonderful friend to me.”Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
Trump backs Florida's chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress
He said that Jimmy Patronis has “been a wonderful friend to me.”Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Trump coasts to victory in Florida
Former President Trump will win his home state of Florida, adding 30 electoral votes to his total, Decision Desk HQ projects. The Sunshine State is one that Democrats had eyed as polls showed a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Gaetz sails to fifth term in Florida
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) sailed to victory Tuesday in Florida's western panhandle, Decision Desk HQ projects, easily staving off a challenge from Democrat Gay Valimont, a gun reform advocate, to secure ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Florida to stick with embattled Napier as coach
Billy Napier will continue to coach Florida, according to AD Scott Stricklin, who put to rest rampant speculation about the embattled coach's future with the Gators.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Lessons from Florida for the Democratic Party
Despite the left’s constant protestations that, as states and nations become more diverse, they inevitably become more blue, Florida is doing just the opposite.Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Bottom 10: Lost weekend in Florida
Miami suffering its first loss of the season ended up setting the tone for the entire Sunshine State.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Carsley backs benched Kane to bounce back
England interim boss Lee Carsley has backed Harry Kane to respond to being dropped against Greece by confirming he will start in Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash against Republic of Ireland at ...Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
Jon Jones is back -- so is he back on top?
After a dominant victory at UFC 309, where does the heavyweight champion stand in ESPN's rankings?Sports - ESPN - November 20 -
DeSantis, allies battle Florida abortion initiative
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story DeSantis, government allies fight Florida abortion measure A ballot initiative to enshrine abortion ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy
Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Hillary Clinton to campaign in Florida in first appearance for Harris
Both candidates have events scheduled today in Nevada and Arizona.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
WATCH: Florida surfer survives 2nd shark
Cole Taschman was bitten by a shark on both feet. He has undergone two surgeries and received 93 stitches. He was previously bitten in 2013.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Florida's convicted killer clown released from prison
A woman who pleaded guilty to dressing as a clown and in 1990 murdering the wife of a man she later married has been released from a Florida prison.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
In Florida, the future of abortion might come down to men
Women’s access to abortion is a top issue, as activists rush to convince men they also have stake in the fight. When Maxwell Frost bounded on stage at a Saturday morning rally in support of Florida ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Officer-fan fights at Georgia-Florida under review
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is reviewing online videos that show police officers punching fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Trump speaks to reporters after voting in Florida
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, for Election Day 2024. After voting, Trump spoke to reporters and said he felt very confident about his race with Vice ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails
A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short
Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's Constitution fails
Florida voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access
Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Florida voters narrowly reject abortion rights measure
The ballot initiative in Florida would have allowed abortion until the point of foetal viability or about 24 weeks.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Florida's Amendment 4 on abortion fails to pass
Florida has voted to decline the pro-abortion rights amendment, NBC News details the first state to have rejected such a proposal since Roe v. Wade was overturned.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Minority in Florida snaps abortion rights winning streak
Florida on Tuesday became the first state to reject an abortion rights amendment since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but backers of the measure decried that a minority of voters was able to prevail. ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge
A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies’ shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
"Mornings Memory": Revisiting the 2000 election and Florida recount
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2000 when the presidential race between Al Gore and George W. Bush came down to Florida's recount. The election was decided by just 537 votes after ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Florida coach Golden acknowledges school inquiry
Florida coach Todd Golden acknowledged an ongoing school inquiry Saturday, and said he was considering "defamation claims," presumably against his accusers, adding in a post on X that "my family ...Sports - ESPN - November 9 -
Trump's win cements Florida as deep-red state
Former President Trump cemented Florida’s status as a deep-red state on Tuesday, flipping multiple counties up and down the state. Miami-Dade County saw a Republican win at the presidential level ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland
More states are looking to ban phones during class.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Human head floats ashore in South Florida
Police in South Florida are working to determine the identity of a head that washed ashore near Key Biscayne on Tuesday morning.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast's Smesko as coach
The Atlanta Dream hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team Wednesday.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries
A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Smith asks for pause in Trump Florida document case
Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to pause proceedings in an appeal launched in President-elect Trump’s Florida documents case. The filing comes as the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13