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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

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.

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."

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 classrooms

Tech - 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

3 women shot in Florida during election argument, police says

Three women were shot during an argument over the 2024 elections, Miami Police tells CBS News. A suspect is not in custody. Morgan Rynor has the latest.

Florida athletic director: 'Billy Napier will continue as head football coach'

Florida is 15-18 since Napier was hired before the 2022 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden accused of sexual harassment – report

Gators coach accused of harassing female UF students Accusations reported by student newspaper on Friday Multiple women have accused Todd Golden, the men’s basketball coach at Florida, of ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Florida Democratic congressman says he was target in attempted assassination

Florida Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz said police arrested a man who was near his home earlier this week allegedly armed with a rifle and body armor.

Two Florida women arrested after shooting death of photographer is livestreamed

Two women were arrested on Friday in connection with the murder of a photographer that was partially livestreamed on social media, police in Florida said.

Florida players join season ticket holders for fun-filled Pantherfest

Fans were able to participate in different games and activities, and they were joined by the entire Panthers team!

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti

A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.

Can the Miami Dolphins save Florida from the losingest weekend in history?

The state of Florida went an astounding 0-11 in football this weekend.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

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

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

“The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Florida education officials report hundreds of books removed from schools

Beloved by Toni Morrison, Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, among books pulled . Florida’s department of education has released a list of more than 700 books ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries: Officials

Hundreds of books were removed from shelves at Florida schools, according to a list compiled by the state’s Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year. The list shows more than 700 ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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