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Georgia deputy who killed exonerated Florida man won't be charged

Leonard Cure, 53, was killed by a Georgia sheriff's deputy just three years after Florida authorities had freed him from prison.

CBS News - Feb. 25

UGA prevails after No. 3 Florida's 26-point rally

Georgia's Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after Florida took its first lead while scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83 on Tuesday night.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor

Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.

CBS News - Feb. 26

WATCH: The Florida Man Games return with beer, police officers

The winning team in the Sunshine state will walk away with a $5,000 cash prize, bragging rights and a gator-skin belt.

ABC News - Feb. 26

DNA leads to arrest, confession in 1997 killing of Florida man, authorities say

The word "Greed" was written on the victim's bedroom wall in blood in the 1997 murder, Florida officials said.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise that left from Florida

It's the second Holland America Line ship to have dozens of passengers fall ill this month, according to the CDC.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Florida Gov. DeSantis says Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are not welcome in the state

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Andrew and Tristan Tate, the influencer brothers who face charges in Romania of human trafficking and sexual intercourse with a minor, were not welcome ...

NBC News - Feb. 27

Florida AG orders inquiry into Tate brothers as they land in Miami

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday ordered a probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate, influencer brothers, as they landed in the U.S. from Romania, where they have been charged with ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

DeSantis says Tate brothers are not welcome in Florida after leaving Romania

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he was not aware of Andrew and Tristan Tate returning to Florida after facing serious sex trafficking charges in Romania and being probed for other allegations in ...

CBS News - Feb. 27

No. 3 ND jolted by Florida St. for 2nd straight loss

Ta'Niya Latson scored 23 points and Makayla Timpson had 22 as No. 24 Florida State handed No. 3 Notre Dame its second straight loss 86-81

ESPN - 6d

Florida Panthers acquire D Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks

Florida got Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick from Chicago for goaltender Spencer Knight and a conditional first-round pick in next year’s draft.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Endangered Florida panthers face multiple deadly threats: "Sprawl kills"

As few as 120 adult Florida panthers live in the wild in the state's southwestern corner, where they are faced with a booming human population and habitat loss.

CBS News - 3d

The fight to replace Ron DeSantis in Florida is on, marked by jockeying with Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not leaving office for almost two years, but the fight to replace him has already sparked intense jockeying among Republicans — and set up a proxy battle between ...

NBC News - 2d

Florida AG to issue search warrants, subpoenas into Tate brothers

Florida’s attorney general said his office launched a formal investigation into brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate on Tuesday following their arrival in the state after facing human trafficking ...

The Hill - 2d

Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew Tate and brother

Inquiry launched after pair was able to fly into state despite facing trial in Romania on rape and trafficking charges. The attorney general of Florida has opened a criminal investigation of Andrew ...

The Guardian - 2d

Andrew and Tristan Tate under investigation by Florida AG's office

Florida’s attorney general announced Tuesday that his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, days after they ...

NBC News - 1d

Florida Attorney General Opens Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate face human-trafficking charges in Romania and Britain. They arrived in Florida last week after a Romanian court lifted travel restrictions.

The New York Times - 1d

Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate

Florida's attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.

CBS News - 1d

Florida Seeks Drug Prescription Data With Names of Patients and Doctors

The state’s insurance regulator has demanded detailed information about patients and their medications, raising privacy concerns.

The New York Times - 1d

Byron Donalds says Andrew Tate, brother not welcome in Florida

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) said Andrew and Tristan Tate, two social media influencer brothers accused of operating a human trafficking ring in Romania, are not welcome in the state of Florida. ...

The Hill - 1d

'Armed disturbance' at Florida naval base apparently false alarm

Military officials and local law enforcement on Thursday responded to an “active shooter situation” on Corry Station in Pensacola, Fla., but found no signs of a shooting, the Navy announced. Naval ...

The Hill - 5h

Authorities find no sign of shooter after responding to Florida naval base

Authorities responded to a potential active shooter situation at a military base in Pensacola, Florida, but found no signs of a shooter, officials said.

CBS News - 4h

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?

Wired - Feb. 20

Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.

Inc. - Feb. 20

StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises

Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of cap

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama

Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.

ESPN - Feb. 21

LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE

Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.

ABC News - Feb. 21

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy

Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.

NBC News - Feb. 22

The rise of browser-use agents: Why Convergence’s Proxy is beating OpenAI’s Operator

A new wave of AI-powered browser-use agents is emerging, promising to transform how enterprises interact with the web. These agents, including OpenAI's Operator and Convergence's Proxy, can ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 22

Why Guardiola's tactics stopped working amid rise of rapid football

BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?

Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Post rises from G League to surprising Warriors 3-point threat

Warriors rookie Quinten Post is the deadliest 3-point shooter on a Golden State squad that features Steph Curry.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Why Tensions Are Rising Over Israel’s Operations in the West Bank

Amid the most intensive Israeli operations in the area in decades, Palestinians fear entrenched displacement and a return to military control in some towns.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash

The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Celsius CEO talks new acquisition and rise of sugar-free energy drinks

Celsius CEO John Fieldly told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday that the sugar free category is a dominant force on the energy drink market.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Spain wine export revenue rises in 2024 but volumes fall

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns

Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Rise Of The Golden Idol DLC Release Date May Be Hidden In Plain Sight

Following its launch back in October, The Rise of the Golden Idol is set to add some additional chapters to its tale of murder and mystery in the first expansion, called The Sins of New Wells. ...

GameSpot - Feb. 25

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