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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 ...

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.

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 Stadium

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights

Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana

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 - 2 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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."

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 - 2 days ago

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 - Yesterday

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 - 22 hours ago

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'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

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Florida QB Graham Mertz will miss rest of season with torn ACL, ending his college career

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz tore the ACL in his left knee in Week 7's loss to Tennessee and will miss the remainder of the season, ending his college career.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Safe! Florida Aquarium's stingrays ride out Milton in MLB Rays' ballpark tank

Seven cownose stingrays are safely in a Florida Aquarium habitat after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Columbus Blue Jackets pay tribute to Johnny Gaudreau at first home game vs. Florida Panthers

Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver in August.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

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Woman convicted in Florida killer-clown cold case released from prison

One man’s mission to restore felony voting rights in Florida

Sheriff's office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game

Police review videos showing officers punching fans at Georgia-Florida game

Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights

Counting votes once made Florida a laughingstock. Now it’s the gold standard.

Why is Trump allowed to vote in Florida after felony conviction?

Scott wins Florida Senate race, fending off Democratic challenge

Florida's abortion amendment fails, leaving 6-week ban in place

Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short

Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects

Scott: ‘Washington could learn a hell of a lot’ from Florida win

Watch live: Trump to address supporters in Florida after winning presidency

Cannabis stocks crater as Florida fails to garner needed votes for adult use

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

3 women shot in Florida during election argument, police says

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

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

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

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

Florida QB Graham Mertz will miss rest of season with torn ACL, ending his college career

Safe! Florida Aquarium's stingrays ride out Milton in MLB Rays' ballpark tank

Columbus Blue Jackets pay tribute to Johnny Gaudreau at first home game vs. Florida Panthers

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