Team USA keeps Olympic training center, other facilities open for Paralympians for the first time
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is giving its Paralympians an advantage long held by its Olympians: a training facility of their own.
Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers
A federal judge has thrown out major felony charges against two former Louisville officers accused of falsifying a warrant in the Breonna Taylor case.
Black men more likely to get prostate cancer younger, have advanced disease when diagnosed
He went from being a football hero to a murder suspect. OJ Simpson died at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer.
Before murder charges tarnished his legacy, O.J. Simpson was one of the NFL's greatest running backs
Long before the Bronco chase gripped a national television audience and the “Trial of the Century” captivated the country, O.J. Simpson made his mark on the football field.
KJ Simpson's late jumper pushes Colorado past Florida 102-100 in March Madness thriller
KJ Simpson rattled in a tiebreaking jumper from the baseline with 2 seconds left, and 10th-seeded Colorado beat seventh-seeded Florida in a 102-100 thriller in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
KJ Simpson's late jumper pushes Colorado past Florida 102-100 in March Madness thriller
KJ Simpson rattled in a tiebreaking jumper from the baseline with 2 seconds left, and 10th-seeded Colorado beat seventh-seeded Florida in a 102-100 thriller in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Man arrested in Nassau County, charged with stealing 300 gallons of diesel fuel
A man is facing eight felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators said he was caught transporting stolen fuel in Nassau County.
Building a do-it-yourself air purifier is easier than you think
Known as the Corsi-Rosenthal box, it pulls air through filters on the sides and blows out clean air. It’s proven to reduce indoor exposure to airborne particles. The box can decrease the levels of particles in the air, such as dust or wildfire smoke.
Housekeeper never saw Alex Murdaugh clothes after killings
Alex Murdaugh’s housekeeper has testified at his double murder trial that the she never saw the shirt and shoes the disgraced attorney was wearing in a video hours before his son and wife were killed after their deaths.
Republicans sweep Florida Cabinet races
The Florida Cabinet returned to an all-Republican lineup Tuesday as outgoing Senate President Wilton Simpson was elected agriculture commissioner and Attorney General Ashley Moody and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis won second terms.
After conviction tossed in 1999 ax murders, Jacksonville man enters plea deal to forego retrial
A Jacksonville man, whose conviction in a double ax murder in 1999 was thrown out earlier this year, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two lesser counts of second-degree murder.
Man convicted in 1999 double ax murder to get new trial after state failed to disclose ‘critical’ detail
A Jacksonville man found guilty in a double ax murder in 1999 will get a new trial after his conviction was thrown out.
DeSantis backs GOP bill that would ban most abortions in Florida after 15 weeks
Gov. Ron DeSantis voiced support Wednesday morning for a Republican-led bill that would ban most abortions in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy and signaled that he would sign it if it landed on his desk.
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No sentence reduction for man convicted in 2015 Texas attack
A judge refused to reduce the 30-year prison sentence for an Arizona man convicted of helping to plot a 2015 attack on a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in suburban Dallas, even though one of his convictions was dismissed after it was discovered the FBI withheld surveillance video at his trial.
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Texas abortion decision quickly fuels Florida debate
While Gov. Ron DeSantis said people shouldn’t “read too much into” the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to block a Texas law that bans almost all abortions, Republican legislative leaders indicated Thursday they will determine if Florida can enact similar restrictions.
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US pilot thanks British man who guaranteed a happy landing
A U.S. Air Force officer has thanked a British photographer whose quick action ensured he landed safely after an engine in the aircraft he was piloting malfunctioned last week.
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Cink sets another scoring mark, keeps lead at RBC Heritage
Stewart Cink maintained his five-stroke lead and set another scoring mark at the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, moving closer to a third victory at Harbour Town Golf Links.
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Florida Senate considers spending up to $200M to clean up Piney Point
With work continuing to prevent a potentially catastrophic collapse of a reservoir wall, the Florida Senate will consider a budget amendment Wednesday to spend as much as $200 million to clean up the site of a former phosphate plant in Manatee County.
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Combating Public Disorder Act resurrected in the Senate
The Florida Senate is using some creative procedural maneuvering to resurrect the controversial “anti-riot” bill and the move is drawing criticism from Republicans and Democrats.
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Rural North Florida counties worry about ‘devastating’ prison closures
A plan to shutter up to four state prisons is alarming officials in Florida’s rural regions where correctional institutions have played an outsized role in providing jobs and supporting businesses for decades.
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Doors of Florida Capitol won’t swing open soon
The Florida Capitol is expected to remain largely closed to the public for the rest of the legislative session because of the COVID-19 pandemic. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Capitol is expected to remain largely closed to the public for the rest of the legislative session because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as lawmakers get more comfortable meeting face to face. “I don’t think everyone in this building will be vaccinated in the next seven weeks,” Simpson said last week. “We’re going to ask for limited staff attendance, I don’t think every legislator needs to bring one of their staffers in,” Farmer said Friday. People that want to speak before Senate committees must go to the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, a few blocks west of the Capitol at Florida State University, and appear through a livestream.
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Democratic push to revive earmarks divides Republicans
A dirty word for many Republicans is making the rounds on Capitol Hill -- earmarks. It's a question that's vexing Republicans as they consider whether to join a Democratic push to revive earmarks, the much-maligned practice where lawmakers direct federal spending to a specific project or institution back home. Democratic appropriators in the House see a solution and are proposing a revamped process allowing lawmakers to submit public requests for “community project funding” in federal spending bills. The ranking Republican on the committee, Rep. Sam Graves of Missouri, said earmarks would not increase the amount of money spent in a bill. “That’s something I feel pretty strongly about.”Norman worries that earmarks would be used to entice Republicans to vote for bills with expensive price tags.
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Florida lawmakers exploring punishments for parents of truant kids
While some students likely moved to virtual or homeschooling, others simply were not participating at all last year and some lawmakers are pushing for more accountability from parents. AdHe said Florida superintendents have done their best to try and get kids back in the system, but they need more tools to hold parents accountable. “Parents know their kids are supposed to go to school. AdAnd while most districts saw a decline in enrollment last year, three counties actually saw more students than they’d anticipated. Florida Virtual School also saw more than 14,000 additional students.
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Online sales tax collection proposal goes to Florida Senate committee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A proposal that would require more online sellers to collect Florida sales taxes and turn the money over to the state will appear Monday before the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee. Many out-of-state online retailers have not collected and remitted the taxes. House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, reiterated in November that, “I rule out tax increases,” before noting the online “sales tax already exists.”Gruters filed a similar measure for the 2020 legislative session, but it did not get through Senate committees. A task force led by officials from Associated Industries of Florida, the Florida Retail Federation, the National Federation of Independent Business Florida and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association included the collection of online sales taxes in a list of proposals for the 2021 legislative session. Florida retailers have long complained of being at a competitive disadvantage because of out-of-state retailers not collecting and remitting the taxes.
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Nick Taylor gets a break and a birdie and leads Sony Open
Nick Taylor hits from the eighth fairway during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. Taylor gave himself at least some separation with a gap wedge to 6 feet for birdie on No. 8, and then even his worst swing of the day turned into a birdie on the par-5 ninth. “I think it's probably harder out here to make double (bogey) and there's a lot of birdie opportunities,” Taylor said. Cink already won the season-opener in the Safeway Open in September, his first victory since the 2009 British Open at Turnberry.
Gov. DeSantis backs controversial Everglades reservoir project, calls it ‘a top environmental priority’
Ron DeSantis on Monday backed a controversial reservoir being built in the Everglades while announcing the state will use a pool of environmental money to help Miami-Dade County protect Biscayne Bay from continued degradation. DeSantis addressed the issue as he outlined plans to provide a $10 million match for local efforts to restore Biscayne Bay. “The EAA reservoir remains a top environmental priority for my administration, and we look forward to pressing ahead as quickly as possible,” DeSantis said while at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne. “In the coming weeks, the county and state will work collaboratively to identify worthwhile projects and pursue them without delay,” DeSantis said. Money for the match is coming from $625 million in the current fiscal year budget for water projects and the Everglades.
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Tuition hikes back on table for Florida universities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – It’s been more than seven years since Florida Universities raised tuition. And this year lawmakers face a pandemic induced $2.7 billion decline in revenue, which has them putting tuition hikes back on the table. At $6,370, university tuition in Florida, before fees, is the second lowest in the nation. In the end, any tuition hike would have to get the OK from the governor, and Gov. So far, United Faculty of Florida, the union representing professors, hasn’t taken a position on supporting a tuition hike.
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Florida legislators could limit COVID-19 lawsuits
In separate news conferences, Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, indicated support for legislation that would protect businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19. Meanwhile, Sprowls and Simpson may see things differently when it comes to workers’ compensation insurance. Business groups have pushed the Legislature to address the system since a 2016 Florida Supreme Court ruling that found strict caps on plaintiffs’ attorney fees in workers’ compensation cases were unconstitutional. After the ruling, businesses warned that the elimination of the caps on attorney fees would cause workers’ compensation rates to increase and pushed lawmakers to reinstate them. Despite the business groups’ arguments, workers’ compensation rates have decreased in 2018, 2019 and 2020 and are expected to decrease again in 2021.
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Florida’s new leaders see hope emerging from year of crisis
But the message Senate President Wilton Simpson and House Speaker Chris Sprowls sent was one that seeks to cross a divide. Sprowls and Simpson talked about the difficult task of recovering from the pandemic. “Fortunately, Florida is more prepared than most other states,” Simpson said. In fact, it’s pouring.”But while Simpson said the state will have to cut its budget, lawmakers can't forget about priorities. In separate phone interviews, Sprowls and Simpson talked about how the pandemic will present a new challenge for the Legislature.
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COVID-19 testing optional for Florida House members
Incoming Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, is requiring all senators to take a COVID-19 test prior to entering the Senate chambers on Nov. 17. “Members are constitutional officers who have a right to be in the chamber,” Sprowls' spokeswoman Jenna Sarkissian said in an email Tuesday, when asked about a testing requirement. Since desks won’t be rearranged inside the House chamber, members who seek greater social distancing or have underlying medical conditions can request special seating accommodations, according to a guide issued by House leaders last week. The testing requirement applies to senators, as well as certain staff and guests who will be authorized to be in the Senate chamber during the organization session. Next week’s organization session includes swearing in new members and the official selection of Sprowls and Simpson as leaders of the House and Senate.
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Fernandina Beach lawmaker named president pro tempore of Florida Senate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Fernandina Beach Republican Aaron Bean and Naples Republican Kathleen Passidomo will serve as top lieutenants to incoming Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, Simpson announced Friday. Bean, who was first elected to the Senate in 2012 and has been a leader on health-care issues, will serve the next two years as Senate president pro tempore. “Throughout her years of public service, Senator Passidomo has gained the respect of senators on both sides of the political aisle by listening to the concerns each senator brings forward and working to build consensus,” Simpson said in a statement. “She has exhibited sound judgment and a fair-minded, reasonable and thoughtful approach to decision making that, I am confident, will be a great benefit to the Senate over the next two years.”The appointments were the first two announced by Simpson, who will formally become Senate president during a Nov. 17 organization session. Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, announced a full leadership team and changes in House committees on Thursday.
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Florida Senate, House set plans to gather amid COVID-19
The traditional social activities, family events, and congregate meals, will not happen during the organization session. The House plan said on-site testing will be available to lawmakers and that they will undergo temperature screenings before entering the House chamber. While the House isn’t reorganizing desks, it is creating special seating assignments so House members with “unique health issues” can be seated. Ron DeSantis in September floated the idea of holding a special session in conjunction with the organization session to take up a proposal aimed at cracking down on disorderly protests. But the information released Wednesday by Simpson and Sprowls did not indicate any plans to hold such a special session.
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Insurance, water issues on the table for next Florida legislative session
Senate President-designate Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, told business leaders that lawmakers meeting for the 2021 legislative session also will need to consider efforts to keep polluted Central Florida waters from flowing in Lake Okeechobee. Simpson and Sprowls separately addressed the need for lawmakers to reduce the state budget in response to the revenue estimates. Simpson told forum attendees he’d also like lawmakers to consider the Florida Retirement System’s unfunded liability. The Senate leader also suggested lawmakers consider other insurance-related legislation, such as limiting water-damage claims and home repairs. And we need to get people back to work,” said Patronis, who intends to pursue Chamber-supported coronavirus liability-protection legislation in the upcoming session.
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Simpson returning to PGA Tour after family coronavirus scare
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Webb Simpson is competing on the PGA Tour again after his family had a coronavirus scare. I mentioned to the commissioner last week that based on our numbers, our stats, I told him the safest place anyone can be in the United States right now is on the PGA Tour," Simpson said. While the PGA Tour has resumed play, the pandemic is keeping the fans away. In the previous three PGA Tour events, the top five competed each week. The Donald Ross-designed Detroit Golf Club is a short course by PGA Tour standards.
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Golf without fans has been a different experience for caddie Paul Tesori
“You would hear some boys in the back patio who are cooking out in one of the condos in Hilton Head,” Tesori said. How odd has it been for Tesori to be on the bag during a pandemic that has seen the elimination of fans at sporting events? The high school memories from St. Augustine have faded, but Tesori said that he remembers the atmosphere of college golf well. “I think the internal desires the same [with or without fans] …,” Tesori said. When you’re playing well, I really think that it doesn’t matter as much with the fans being there or not.
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Simpson celebrates a Fathers Day win at Harbour Town
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Nothing can top the first time Webb Simpson won on Father's Day, a U.S. Open title eight years ago at Olympic Club and hearing his father's laughter on the phone to share the joy. Crazy day, Simpson said. "U.S. Open on Father's Day, Ill never forget calling my dad after on the way to the press conference, and when he picked up the phone, he just was laughing. So Im going to miss that laugh today for sure. Simpson, Ancer, Joaquin Niemann and Tyrrell Hatton were tied at 20 under at one point late in the round.
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Simpson celebrates a Father's Day win at Harbour Town
The U.S. Open has been scheduled to end on Father's Day every year since 1976, but it was moved to September this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBC Heritage filled the spot on the schedule and Simpson, now a father of five, became a winner for the second time this year with a record score at Harbour Town. It was a crazy day, Simpson said. It was a tough runner-up finish for Ancer, trying to become the fifth straight winner of the RBC Heritage to capture his first PGA Tour victory at Harbour Town. Until the first tournament back at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas, the area around Harbour Town was crowded with the start of summer vacation.
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Simpson, DeChambeau contend at Hilton Head in different ways
DeChambeau made six birdies on his final nine holes, missing a 5-footer on No. DeChambeau had the honors and let Simpson go first so he could figure out what to do. Simpson poked his hybrid 221 yards down the fairway on the 334-yard ninth hole. DeChambeau opted for a 3-wood, mainly because he feared his driver would go well over the green. DeChambeau says his fitness plan is a 2-to-1 ration of carbs and protein and I literally just have it.
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Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Pack on the PDA as She Helps Him Get Ready for Halloween
Miley Cyrus' hot and heavy romance with Cody Simpson was on full display as she helped him get his costume together for Halloween. The first shows the pair playfully lip-syncing to Idol's famous tune "White Wedding," while the second basically just shows Cyrus and Simpson making out and groping one another as Idol's "Eyes Without a Face" plays in the background. "Its easy to tease but hard to get release" Cyrus captioned the second clip, quotes lyrics from the Idol hit. For more on Cyrus and Simpson's whirlwind romance, check out the video below. Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Coordinate Dance Moves In New TikTok Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Cody Simpson Says He's 'Very Romantic' and Miley Cyrus' Exes Weren'tMiley Cyrus Says She Thought All Guys Were Evil Until Meeting Cody SimpsonPDA Alert!
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Carrie Fisher Sent Fellow Single Mom Marcia Clark Flowers During O.J. Simpson Trial
Simpson, behind the scenes she was just a normal single mom, struggling to divide her time between work and her kids. Women cant do this job! she told author Sheila Weller for the upcoming book Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge," according to Page Six. But when she got into work the next day, she was greeted by a colorful gift from a fellow single mom whom she had never even met. Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge" debuts Nov. 12. RELATED STORIESCarrie Fisher's Daughter Honors Mom in Star Wars Day PostMark Hamill Finds Painting That Resembles 'Star Wars' Co-Star Carrie FisherBillie Lourd Celebrates Late Mom Carrie Fisher's Posthumous Grammy Win
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Miley Cyrus Choreographs Dance in Her Bra With Cody Simpson for TikTok
The couple that moves together...Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson took to TikTok on Sunday night, posting a bathroom video of themselves showing off their choreographed moves to the song "STUPID" by Ashnikko. Cyrus and Hemsworth called it quits over the summer after seven months of marriage. The former Disney star then moved on with a whirlwind romance with pal Kaitlynn Carter followed by her current relationship with Simpson. Last tweet, Simpson opened up about his lady love on The Kyle & Jackie O Show on Sydney, Australia's KIIS 1065. For more from the pair, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus Says She Thought All Men Were Evil Until She Met Cody Simpson Embed Code RestartCody Simpson Says He's 'Very Romantic' and Miley Cyrus' Exes Weren'tMiley Cyrus Clarifies Comments After Telling Fans They 'Don't Have to Be Gay'Miley Cyrus Says She Thought All Guys Were Evil Until Meeting Cody Simpson
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Cody Simpson Says He's 'Very Romantic' and Miley Cyrus' Exes Weren't
Cody Simpson is getting just a little bit shady regarding Miley Cyrus' exes. Simpson also referred to Cyrus as his "girlfriend," sharing that they are both sober these days and have supported each other in maintaining the clean lifestyle. Simpson also addressed Cyrus' recent comments that "all guys were evil" until she started dating him: "It's a nice thing to say. However, when asked if he and the fellow singer are using the L word, Simpson demurred: "Love is a big word but, you know, it's romantic." RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus Says She Thought All Men Were Evil Until She Met Cody Simpson Embed Code RestartLindsay Lohan Shades Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson After He Wins 'The Masked Singer' AustraliaMiley Cyrus Clarifies Comments After Telling Fans They 'Don't Have to Be Gay'Miley Cyrus, Cody Simpson, Lizzo & More Celebs Cover Kylie Jenner's 'Rise and Shine'
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Lindsay Lohan Shades Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson After He Wins 'The Masked Singer'
Lindsay Lohan is throwing some shade at Cody Simpson's new relationship. After Simpson was crowned the winner of Australia's inaugural season of The Masked Singer, Lohan, a judge on the show, took to Instagram to criticize the 22-year-old singer's new romance with Miley Cyrus. In the since-deleted but widely screenshotted post, Lohan shared a snap of Simpson with her sister, Ali Lohan, whom he briefly dated last year. I am here to share Lindsay Lohans shady Instagram post she instantly deleted about Cody Simpson. RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus Says She Thought All Men Were Evil Until She Met Cody Simpson Embed Code RestartMiley Cyrus Clarifies Comments After Telling Fans They 'Don't Have to Be Gay'Miley Cyrus Says She Thought All Guys Were Evil Until Meeting Cody SimpsonCody Simpson Releases New Song Inspired by Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus Says She Thought All Guys Were Evil Until Meeting Cody Simpson
Miley Cyrus is praising her new man! During an Instagram Live with Cody Simpson on Sunday, the 26-year-old singer encouraged her fans not to lose hope while looking for love. "I always thought that I had to be gay because I just thought all guys were evil, but it's not true," she said. ON VOCAL REST NOT BODY - @MileyCyrus on Instagram pic.twitter.com/Ux0Fw18RQv Miley Cyrus Access (@MileyNewsAccess) October 20, 2019At the beginning of Simpson and Cyrus' romance, however, a source told ET that Cyrus and Simpson have "no plans to start dating each other exclusively." RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson's Relationship Gets Their Moms' Approval | The Download Embed Code RestartCody Simpson Releases New Song Inspired by Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Show Off New Tattoos in Sexy PicMiley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Touch Tongues in PDA-Filled 'Joker' Vid From Bed
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Cody Simpson Releases New Song Inspired by Miley Cyrus
Cody Simpson just wrote Miley Cyrus a love song for the ages! On Friday, the 22-year-old singer dropped a new track, "Golden Thing," in which he opens up about his budding romance with Cyrus. Cyrus, 26, first revealed that Simpson penned a song about her on her Instagram Story. "Miley and Cody talk to each other about everything. RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson's Relationship Gets Their Moms' Approval | The Download Embed Code RestartMiley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Show Off New Tattoos in Sexy PicMiley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Touch Tongues in PDA-Filled 'Joker' Vid From BedMiley Cyrus and 'Boo Thang' Cody Simpson Can't Get Enough of Each Other!
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Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Show Off New Tattoos in Sexy Pic
Miley Cyrus and her rumored beau are rocking some new ink! The 26-year-old singer and Cody Simpson both recently took to Instagram to show off the new tattoos they got courtesy of Nico Bassill. In the pic, a shirtless Simpson takes a mirror selfie as Cyrus cuddles up next to him with her hand down his pants. RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson's Relationship Gets Their Moms' Approval | The Download Embed Code RestartMiley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Touch Tongues in PDA-Filled 'Joker' Vid From BedMiley Cyrus and 'Boo Thang' Cody Simpson Can't Get Enough of Each Other! Miley Cyrus Poses With Shirtless Cody Simpson After Returning Home From the Hospital
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Florida's next Senate president puts focus on businesses, water, children
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Shortly after Trilby Republican Wilton Simpson was formally elected Tuesday as Florida's next Senate president, he characterized himself as a farmer and an entrepreneur --- and not a politician. Simpson will succeed President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, after the November 2020 elections and will hold one of the most powerful political jobs in Florida. One thing he would like to see fixed in the foster care system is cutting down the waiting time for qualified parents to adopt children. He also wants to keep children from bouncing from foster home to foster home. When Simpson takes over as president, his counterpart as House speaker will be Palm Harbor Republican Chris Sprowls.
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Miley Cyrus Poses With Shirtless Cody Simpson After Returning Home From the Hospital
Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson are celebrating her return from the hospital! "She made it home," Cyrus captioned a black-and-white mirror selfie with a shirtless Simpson on her Instagram Story. Miley Cyrus/Instagram StoryCody Simpson/Instagram StoryCody Simpson/Instagram StoryThe 22-year-old Australian singer cared for Cyrus on her sick bed in the hospital, bringing her flowers and singing a song he wrote for her. A source previously told ET that Cyrus and Simpson "have been friends for years." For more from the pair, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Miley Cyrus Calls Cody Simpson Her 'BF' As He Visits Her in the Hospital Embed Code Restart Miley Cyrus Calls Cody Simpson Her 'BF' As He Visits Her in the HospitalA Timeline of Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson's Friends-to-Lovers RelationshipJustin Bieber Calls Cody Simpsons Body a 'Wonderland,' Suggests a 'Double Date' With Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus Calls Cody Simpson Her 'BF' as He Visits Her in the Hospital
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Justin Bieber Calls Cody Simpsons Body a 'Wonderland,' Suggests a 'Double Date'
Justin Bieber is expressing his love for Cody Simpson! "Ur body is a wonderland," Bieber commented, adding in a second note, "Double date?" Simpson definitely seemed down for Bieber's suggestion to go out with Miley Cyrus, who Simpson's been seeing as of late, and Bieber's wife, Hailey Bieber. While there, Simpson serenaded Cyrus with a song he wrote for her, while Cyrus dubbed the Australian singer her "BF." RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus Calls Cody Simpson Her 'BF' As He Visits Her in the Hospital Embed Code RestartA Timeline of Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson's Friends-to-Lovers RelationshipMiley Cyrus Calls Cody Simpson Her 'BF' as He Visits Her in the HospitalCody Simpson Helps Nurse Miley Cyrus Back to Health After Her Tonsillitis Diagnosis
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Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson: A Timeline of Their Friends-to-Lovers Relationship
It seems that Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson can't stop... or, perhaps, they won't stop. "Miley and Cody have been friends for years," the source adds. Miley and Cody talk to each other about everything. I was a big Miley Cyrus fan. For more, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus Calls Cody Simpson Her 'BF' As He Visits Her in the Hospital Embed Code RestartMiley Cyrus Calls Cody Simpson Her 'BF' as He Visits Her in the HospitalCody Simpson Helps Nurse Miley Cyrus Back to Health After Her Tonsillitis DiagnosisMiley Cyrus Has the Best Response to Cody Simpson Calling Her 'Baby'
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Miley Cyrus Calls Cody Simpson Her 'BF' as He Visits Her in the Hospital
Miley Cyrus is gushing over her new man! After being admitted to the hospital on Tuesday as a result of her previously diagnosed tonsillitis, Cyrus took to her Instagram Story to share pics of Cody Simpson visiting her. Simpson, who also kept Cyrus company while she was sick at home, earned a new title thanks to his decision to stop by the hospital -- "BF." "BF coming to visit me @ the hospy," Cyrus captioned a pic from her hospital bed. RELATED CONTENT: Miley Cyrus Speaks Out About Double Standards After Cody Simpson PDA Embed Code RestartCody Simpson Helps Nurse Miley Cyrus Back to Health After Her Tonsillitis DiagnosisMiley Cyrus Has the Best Response to Cody Simpson Calling Her 'Baby'Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Have 'No Plans to Start Dating' Following PDA, Source Says
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Cody Simpson Helps Nurse Miley Cyrus Back to Health After Her Tonsillitis Diagnosis
Cody Simpson is offering Miley Cyrus support while she's sick! InstagramInstagramInstagramDespite the pair's PDA sighting and online flirting, a source told ET that Cyrus and Simpson have "no plans to start dating each other exclusively." "Miley and Cody have been friends for years. As for Cyrus, the source said that she "wants to show people she isnt willing to change to satisfy others. RELATED CONTENT:Miley Cyrus Has the Best Response to Cody Simpson Calling Her 'Baby'Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Have 'No Plans to Start Dating' Following PDA, Source SaysMiley Cyrus Jokes About Meeting 'New Potential Partners' Following Splits
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Miley Cyrus Has the Best Response to Cody Simpson Calling Her 'Baby'
Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson are just having fun! In the black-and-white pic, a shirtless Simpson kisses Cyrus on the head and writes, "pre swim breakfast courtesy of baby." Instagram StoryMeanwhile, hours later, Cyrus couldn't help but hilariously poke fun at Simpson for calling her the sweet nickname. Instagram StoryInstagram StoryOn Friday, a source told ET that Cyrus and Simpson have "no plans to start dating." "Cody and Miley have no plans to start dating each other exclusively.