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Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Social Media Laws in Florida and Texas
The justices returned both cases, which concerned state laws that supporters said were aimed at “Silicon Valley censorship,” to lower courts. Critics had said the laws violated the sites’ First Amendment rights.Jul. 1, 2024 - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Florida Republican says he filed articles of impeachment against Secret Service director
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said on Monday he filed an impeachment resolution against Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for her “dereliction of duty” in failing to protect former President Trump from a would-be assassin at his rally last ...Jul. 23, 2024 - Florida -
NBC News - Top stories
Four injured in Fourth of July shark attacks in Texas, Florida
A shark bit three people off a southern Texas beach in what the city's fire chief called an unprecedented incident on the Fourth of July, the same day another person was bitten by a shark in Florida, officials said.Jul. 5, 2024 - Florida -
NBC News - Top stories
Savings drained and living off $2,400 a month, a Florida retiree misses out on her 'golden years'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans.Jul. 18, 2024 - Florida -
NBC News - Top stories
Health officials in the Florida Keys issue a dengue fever alert
A dengue fever alert has been issued in the Florida Keys following two confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne illness.Jul. 2, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
Shark attacks man while he's fishing in Florida
A man was fishing in Florida when a shark attacked him, severely injuring his arm, officials said.Jun. 28, 2024 - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Florida officials issue dengue fever alert
Local health officials have issued a dengue fever alert in the Florida Keys after discovering two cases were locally acquired. The Florida Health Department issued the mosquito-borne illness alert in Monroe County, where officials said there have ...Jul. 2, 2024 - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Supreme Court punts on Texas, Florida social media laws
The Supreme Court on Monday wiped lower court rulings regarding two state laws aimed at barring social media companies from banning users based on their political views, kicking the major First Amendment challenge down the road. For the majority, ...Jul. 1, 2024 - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Satanists in Florida offer to fill school counselor roles after DeSantis law
Florida Satanists are volunteering to fill school counselor roles after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a law allowing religious chaplains into public schools amid staffing shortages. “Nothing in the text of the bill serves to exclude us, and no ...Jul. 8, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
Stripper sues Florida over new age restrictions for workers at adult entertainment businesses
A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida’s attorney general and two local prosecutorsJul. 2, 2024 - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
University of Florida President Ben Sasse to leave post, citing wife's health
University of Florida President and former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse (R) said Thursday he plans to leave his post at the end of the month, pointing to a family health issue.. “After extensive prayer and lots of family tears, I today asked UF Chair ...Jul. 19, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
As Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in MiamiJun. 30, 2024 - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
The 6 Florida men who could own the GOP’s future
All six are mega-MAGA power-hungry, focused on winning their next big job.13 hr ago - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Florida man arrested over threats to Trump, Vance
A man in Florida has been arrested after he made threats to kill former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), Trump’s newly named vice-presidential pick. The Jupiter Police Department in Florida announced Friday that Michael Wiseman had been ...Jul. 20, 2024 - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Rent prices are dropping across Florida and these US cities
Story at a glance (NewsNation) — Florida is home to the fastest-cooling housing markets in the country, and a new report suggests that trend also applies to apartment rents, which are falling across the state. The Sunshine State's four ...Jul. 12, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents
A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodentsJun. 27, 2024 - Florida -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Stephen Ross Is Launching His Second Act at 84: A New Florida Real Estate Firm
Related’s founder and chairman is stepping down and taking its Palm Beach properties to his new company.Jul. 11, 2024 - Florida -
The Wall Street Journal - World
CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Gets Record Price for Florida Home
The $28.5 million property is the most expensive home ever sold on the Panhandle.Jul. 3, 2024 - Florida -
The New York Times - Top stories
President of Florida A&M Resigns Amid Donation Controversy
Larry Robinson took responsibility for accepting a $237 million gift that is now on hold and under investigation.Jul. 18, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Tech
'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
As Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in MiamiJun. 30, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Entertainment
Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts fundingJun. 29, 2024 - Florida -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ben Sasse Will Step Down as President of University of Florida
The former senator from Nebraska cited the health of his wife, who has been diagnosed with epilepsy.Jul. 19, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Tech
Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents
A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodentsJun. 28, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Entertainment
Theater festivals offer to give up their grants if DeSantis restores funding for Florida arts groups
Leaders of two performing arts festivals say that they will gladly give up their grants if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis restores the $32 million in state funding he nixed for more than 600 Florida arts groupsJul. 11, 2024 - Florida -
NBC News - Top stories
Cold case arrest made in Florida woman's killing nearly 25 years later
Police in Florida arrested a man Thursday who they say is responsible for the 1999 killing of a woman, closing the homicide case nearly 25 years after it occurred.Jul. 20, 2024 - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.Jul. 20, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Family in Florida awakes to find owl perched on rooster decoration in kitchen
Leti Trejo, from Naples, Florida, tried to convince the owl to step onto a stick so they could get it outside, but it just wanted to hang around.Jul. 2, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: ‘Tiny baby!’ Paddleboarders spot sea turtle hatchling off Florida coast
These paddleboarders were filled with joy after spotting a tiny sea turtle swimming out to sea off the coast of Naples, Florida.Jul. 23, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Would-be thieves fail in attempt to steal cash from Florida ATM
An attempted ATM heist was caught on camera as thieves in Florida used an SUV to smash through the front door of a CVS.Jul. 19, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Florida Rep. Byron Donalds addresses RNC
Florida GOP House Rep. Byron Donalds speaks to the crowd at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.Jul. 15, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Florida police smash window to rescue dog from hot car
Police smashed a window to rescue a dog they said had been left alone inside a hot car "for quite some time," as the heat index in Bradenton, Florida, soared to 100 degrees.Jul. 10, 2024 - Florida -
NBC News - Top stories
Florida teen bitten by a shark during a lifeguard training camp
A shark bit a Florida teen on the leg during a lifeguard training camp Monday morning, officials said.Jul. 9, 2024 - Florida -
NBC News - Top stories
19-year-old nude dancer sues Florida over law restricting age at adult entertainment businesses
A 19-year-old nude dancer alleges a new Florida law raising the age limit on who is employed by adult entertainment businesses infringes on her constitutional rights.Jul. 4, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Entertainment
Stripper sues Florida over new age restrictions for workers at adult entertainment businesses
A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida’s attorney general and two local prosecutorsJul. 2, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Tech
The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platforms
The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their usersJul. 1, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - Tech
The Supreme Court keeps on hold Florida and Texas laws seeking to limit how social media platforms regulate user content
The Supreme Court keeps on hold Florida and Texas laws seeking to limit how social media platforms regulate user contentJul. 1, 2024 - Florida -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Florida robbery suspect scales sixth-floor balcony to flee police
A Florida armed robbery suspect climbed from a sixth-floor balcony in an attempt to evade police capture. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they located Jorge Garcia-Palacio, a suspect involved in multiple armed robberies across the Bay ...Jul. 24, 2024 - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
Scientists race to find answers about deaths and illnesses affecting Florida fish
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.Jun. 29, 2024 - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after confirmed cases
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.Jul. 2, 2024 - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
Florida judge releases grand jury documents from Epstein case
A judge in Florida released grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein's state sex crimes case. The 2006 testimony reveals that the case against Epstein began a year earlier. Two victims were questioned during the proceedings, including one ...Jul. 2, 2024 - Florida -
ABC News - World
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu visits Trump, says Israel is eager to reach a cease-fire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with Donald Trump at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate for their first face-to-face meeting in nearly four years as the two sought to mend their political alliance5 hr ago - Israel