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Trump's win cements Florida as deep-red state
Former President Trump cemented Florida’s status as a deep-red state on Tuesday, flipping multiple counties up and down the state. Miami-Dade County saw a Republican win at the presidential level ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland
More states are looking to ban phones during class.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Human head floats ashore in South Florida
Police in South Florida are working to determine the identity of a head that washed ashore near Key Biscayne on Tuesday morning.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast's Smesko as coach
The Atlanta Dream hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team Wednesday.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries
A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Smith asks for pause in Trump Florida document case
Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to pause proceedings in an appeal launched in President-elect Trump’s Florida documents case. The filing comes as the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
House Republicans probe allegations of FEMA discrimination in Florida
House Republicans are probing allegations of discrimination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Florida following the termination of an agency employee who advised a survivor ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
What's next in Florida's battle over abortion
Florida's abortion rights groups are taking stock after a narrow loss in last week's ballot referendum but say the fight to overturn the state's six-week abortion ban isn't over. Florida became ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Florida regroups, sends LSU to 3rd straight loss
DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and the Florida Gators upset the LSU Tigers 27-16 Saturday, showing a ...Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
DC lobbying giant adds Florida firepower
An influential Florida lobbyist is joining one of Washington’s biggest lobbying firms, a powerful addition as the Sunshine State is poised to play an outsized role in the incoming Trump ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Claws for celebration: it’s Florida stone crab season
It’s the tastiest time of the year for seafood lovers, as a succulent local delicacy returns to Miami’s restaurantsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
'Just getting started': Gators dash Rebels' hopes
DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff ...Sports - ESPN - 13 hours ago -
Florida Atlantic's Tom Herman irately confronts South Florida head coach Alex Golesh after 44-21 embarrassment
The loss knocked FAU's record down to 2-6.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Florida's Urban Klavžar wins eligibility battle vs. NCAA, cleared to play for Gators vs. Florida State
The 20-year-old freshman played professionally in Europe for three years before committing to the GatorsSports - CBS Sports - November 14 -
Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State
No. 20 Florida and under-investigation-coach Todd Golden are about to get a feel for what to expect on the road this seasonSports - ABC News - November 14 -
Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State
No. 20 Florida and under-investigation-coach Todd Golden are about to get a feel for what to expect on the road this season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
How to watch Florida Gators vs. Florida A&M Rattlers: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch Florida vs. Florida A&M basketball gameSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
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.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
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 - October 26 -
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 - October 26 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
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 - October 27 -
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 thereSports - ABC News - October 27 -
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 - October 27 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
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 - October 28 -
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 - October 28 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Election worker fired after completed ballots fell off truck in Florida
An election worker in Florida was fired after a sealed bin and sealed bag of ballots fell off a truck, according to local election officials. The Miami-Dade County Elections Department said ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
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 - October 30 -
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
