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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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

1-7 Florida State loses commitment from 4-star WR

A day after Florida State lost to rival Miami in ACC play, four-star wide receiver C.J. Wiley decommitted from coach Mike Norvell's program on Sunday afternoon, marking the latest blow to the ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

What to know about the Florida marijuana amendment on the 2024 ballot

When Florida voters cast their ballots in the 2024 election, they have the chance to decide whether the state will legalize marijuana for recreational use.

Majority supports Florida abortion amendment, but not enough to pass: Poll

A ballot measure to enshrine abortion protections in Florida’s Constitution does not have enough support to pass, according to a new poll. The survey from St. Pete Polls conducted for ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Seminole Tribe settles legal challenges to online sports gambling exclusivity in Florida

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and a group of businesses that operate racetracks and poker rooms have settled a yearslong legal dispute over whether the Seminole Tribe should have exclusive rights ...

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Fight intensifies over Florida ballot measure that would guarantee abortion rights

Next week, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution, through a ballot measure that's opposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

WATCH: Florida’s 'serial killer' python population is swallowing deer, gators

Invasive Burmese pythons have been linked to declines in the Florida Everglades’ mammal population.

Teen with machete arrested after allegedly threatening Democratic supporters at Fl. polling site

Police arrested an 18-year-old wielding a machete with an 18-inch blade outside a polling station in Florida on Tuesday, who was part of a group of teenagers accused of intimidating Democratic ...

Politics - NBC News - 18 hours ago

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.

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.

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.

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 - 12 hours ago

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 - 10 hours ago

Florida's Manasota Key utterly devastated after Hurricane Milton made landfall nearby

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Sand is piled up to the first floor of most homes on Manasota Key, a sliver of land off Florida’s west coast, where devastation is widespread.

Florida QB Graham Mertz out for season with torn ACL, five-star freshman DJ Lagway set to take over

Mertz suffered a knee injury in the third quarter against Tennessee

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air

A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall.

Tech - Wired - October 14

Keenan Pili injury: Tennessee's top defender, team captain to miss rest of season after exiting Florida game

This is Pili's third season-ending injury since the 2021 season