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Florida woman outwits alleged attacker by calling 911 and pretending to order a pizza
A woman in Florida helped direct authorities to a field in Volusia County where she was being held by calling 911 and pretending to order a pizza.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Man waves machete with Trump supporters at Florida polling station
An 18-year-old man "brandished a machete" at an early voting station in Florida, where he protested with a group of Trump supporters, police said.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Florida man arrested in connection with the 2016 disappearance of his ex and their daughter
Over eight years after a Florida woman and her 8-year-old daughter went missing, the FBI has arrested the young girl's father in connection with their disappearance.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Florida teenager accused of using machete to intimidate voters at polling station
A Florida teenager was arrested Tuesday after approaching multiple Duval County voters in a threatening manner with a machete, police say. Caleb James Williams, 18, was apprehended after two women ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Florida elections worker fired after ballots fall from truck
The Miami-Dade Elections Department says a human error led to a sealed bin and a sealed bag of ballots falling from a truck. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor spoke to the supervisor of elections about ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Georgia-Florida game going on the road in 2026 and 2027 for Jacksonville stadium renovations
For nearly 100 years, Florida and Georgia have played their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville, Florida.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage domestic IV fluid manufacturing in the wake of shortages caused by ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
‘I panicked and I ran’: Florida man brutally beaten by officers to sue
Attorneys for Le’Keian Woods have filed a lawsuit against four Jacksonville officers, accusing them of excessive use of force.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not
The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island a month after Hurricane Helene flooded tens of thousands of homes ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Man charged with leaving remote-controlled explosives at Florida casino
A Florida man has been charged after he allegedly left two improvised explosive devices in bathrooms at the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Florida surfer survives second shark attack at the same beach
A surfer in Florida was attacked by a shark at Bathtub Beach near Miami—the same spot where he survived another attack 11 years ago.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Florida bail bondsman accused of coercing women to have sex for bond
Russell Bruce Moncrief, 75, faces counts of human trafficking and racketeering over ‘sickening scheme’. A bail bondsman is facing criminal charges in Florida for allegedly approaching ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World Menus, Changing Font to Wingdings
Plus: Cops take down a notorious infostealer, Strava leaks world leaders’ locations, and a hacking scandal is causing chaos in Italy.Tech - Wired - November 2 -
Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida’s abortion amendment
With an amendment aiming to enshrine abortion rights in Florida on the Nov. 5 ballot, advocacy groups on both side of the measure are seeking to cut through the noise in trying to persuade Latino ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
College football scores, results: No. 10 Texas A&M blown out by South Carolina, No. 11 Clemson falls to Louisville
Three undefeated teams fell on Saturday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Beck's 'big-time' plays offset 3 INTs as UGA rallies
Despite three interceptions from Carson Beck, Georgia earned its fourth straight win over Florida with a 34-20 victory.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
Florida may enshrine hunting and fishing by ‘traditional methods’ – but what are they?
Conservationists worry amendment 2 will open the door to banned practices like blast fishing and undercut their work. On election day, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine a ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Woman convicted in Florida killer-clown cold case released from prison
A woman convicted of dressing up as a clown in 1990 and murdering the wife of a man she later married has been released from prison, putting to rest one of the more bizarre cold cases Florida has ...Top stories - NBC News - November 3 -
One man’s mission to restore felony voting rights in Florida
The FRRC successfully restored voting rights for more than 1.4 million people through Amendment 4, which gives felons voting rights if they completed their sentences.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
Sheriff's office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while fighting with fans during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank StadiumSports - ABC News - November 4 -
Police review videos showing officers punching fans at Georgia-Florida game
Jacksonville’s mayor is aware of ‘disturbing’ footage Sheriff’s office says investigation is ongoing The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reviewing online videos that show police officers ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights
Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuanaTop stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Counting votes once made Florida a laughingstock. Now it’s the gold standard.
Florida’s now exceptional record of very accurately counting votes in the fastest time possible was born out of abject humiliation.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Why is Trump allowed to vote in Florida after felony conviction?
Former President Trump cast his ballot in Florida on Election Day, despite his 34 felony convictions in New York. While Florida has some of the strictest laws in the country against people ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Scott wins Florida Senate race, fending off Democratic challenge
Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) will win reelection in the Sunshine State, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Scott held off a challenge from former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D), whom ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Florida's abortion amendment fails, leaving 6-week ban in place
Florida’s abortion-rights ballot initiative fell short of passing on Tuesday, leaving in place a six-week abortion ban that has helped restrict access across almost all of the Southern U.S. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short
Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects
CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Scott: ‘Washington could learn a hell of a lot’ from Florida win
Rick Scott won his Senate re-election bid in Florida. Scott touted his victory in a speech as something Washington could "learn a hell of a lot from."Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Watch live: Trump to address supporters in Florida after winning presidency
Former President Trump will address supporters in Florida after winning the presidency, holding a decisive lead over Vice President Harris in key states across the electoral map. The Hill and ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Cannabis stocks crater as Florida fails to garner needed votes for adult use
North Dakota and South Dakota also failed in their efforts to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while a medical measure passed in Nebraska.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
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 -
Billy Napier off the hot seat: Why now and what's next for Florida?
Florida has decided to bring back Napier. We look at the move means for the Gators, their portal plans and recruiting outlook.Sports - ESPN - November 7