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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 ...

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

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.

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 - Yesterday

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.

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 - Yesterday

House Republicans probe allegations of FEMA discrimination in Florida

House Republicans are probing allegations of discrimination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Florida following the termination of an agency employee who advised a survivor ...

Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago

Florida Atlantic's Tom Herman irately confronts South Florida head coach Alex Golesh after 44-21 embarrassment

The loss knocked FAU's record down to 2-6.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Florida's Urban Klavžar wins eligibility battle vs. NCAA, cleared to play for Gators vs. Florida State

The 20-year-old freshman played professionally in Europe for three years before committing to the Gators

Sports - CBS Sports - 14 hours ago

Florida health officials sued for censorship over abortion campaign ad

The citizen-led ballot initiative Floridians Protecting Freedom has filed a lawsuit against state health officials alleging political speech has been censored in the state. The Florida Department ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Florida Dems launch ad campaign to turn out Haitian voters for Harris

The Florida Democratic Party is launching a six-figure ad campaign in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election, looking to turn out Haitian voters in the state for Vice President Harris. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Cortez, Florida, recovers from 4 hurricanes in 2 years

Cortez, Florida, has faced four hurricanes in the last two years, including Hurricane Milton one week ago. The entire state is still working to recover, as thousands remain without power. CBS News ...

Miller scores winner in OT, Vancouver tops Florida 3-2

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Sports - ABC News - October 17

No, Ukraine and Israel didn’t steal aid from Florida and North Carolina

In other words, guns and ammunition cannot be used to address the damage caused by the hurricanes.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Florida investigators unravel murder victim's "throuple" past in search of clues

In April 2018, prosecutors say a "throuple" walked into a Florida motel room but only a couple walked out. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant shares how investigators connected back-to-back ...

Universal's new Florida theme park: When does it open and what will be there?

A new theme park is coming to the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. The park will have areas dedicated to Nintendo, Harry Potter and other IP.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA

Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers

David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida following recent hurricanes

Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections.

Cases of dangerous bacteria doubled in Florida following Hurricane Helene

Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria, increases in concentration during heavy rain or flooding.

Watch live: Trump courts Latino voters at roundtable in Florida

Former President Trump on Tuesday will host a roundtable at his golf club in the Miami area focused on reaching Latino voters. The event comes just under a week after Trump participated in a town ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Florida mother files lawsuit against AI company over son's death

Megan Garcia says her son was in a monthslong virtual emotional and sexual relationship with a chatbot. Garcia claims the Character.AI bot encouraged her son to take his own life.

Florida sues Garland for blocking Trump assassination attempt investigation

Florida sued Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday, saying the Justice Department is improperly blocking the state from investigating the second assassination attempt of former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Miami’s smoke-and-mirrors routine gets another act against Florida State

Miami is a perfect 7-0, but the Hurricanes have yet to play a ranked team and have needed every crucial call to break their way to get there.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

National Latino group endorses Florida's Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Senate

Democratic Florida Senate nominee Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has been endorsed by the country’s oldest Latino civil rights organization, a group that until 2024 had refused to endorse candidates. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

University of South Florida Coach Dies at 43 From Complications During Surgery

The school said in a statement that complications arose during Abdur-Rahim’s medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Rapper Lil Durk arrested in Florida on murder for hire charge

Rapper Lil Durk was arrested Thursday in Florida by U.S.

Costco recalls smoked salmon sold in Florida due to potential listeria concerns

Costco and Acme Smoked Fish Corp. have issued a voluntary recall for some of their Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon products.

DeSantis machine battles $100M 'yes' campaign in Florida’s abortion nail-biter

The campaign to pass a ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in Florida's Constitution has raked in cash in recent months, giving it a massive financial advantage over the opposition with days ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Florida Farmworker Who Suffered Heat Strokes Is Stunned at Ban on Outdoor Protections

After two heat strokes and damaged kidneys, José Delgado remains stunned that Florida banned counties from enacting protections for outdoor workers.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Florida woman accused of leaving boyfriend to suffocate in suitcase found guilty of murder

A Florida woman accused of zipping her boyfriend in a suitcase and leaving him in there to suffocate was found guilty of murder on Friday, four years after what she had initially described to ...

Two hurricanes stir up voter backlash to Florida Republicans’ climate denialism

Destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton bring climate crisis to top of mind, especially for young voters. The climate emergency was already a hot-button political issue in Florida long ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher

Mark Fletcher Jr. never considered not playing in Miami’s rivalry game against Florida State, for the simple reason that his father would have wanted him out there

Sports - ABC News - October 27

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