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Prisoners plead for air conditioning in lawsuit against Florida corrections department
Read full article: Prisoners plead for air conditioning in lawsuit against Florida corrections departmentA lawsuit filed this week by the prison reform advocacy group Florida Justice Institute says that extreme heat in unairconditioned cells at a prison near the Florida Everglades has contributed to the deaths of four people and that state officials have failed to take โmeaningful actionโ to mitigate the risk posed to the elderly and disabled inmates in their care.
Strawberries, melons among fruits that experienced โsignificant damageโ during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Strawberries, melons among fruits that experienced โsignificant damageโ during Hurricane MiltonDamages to farmers and ranchers from Hurricane Milton may double the statewide agricultural destruction from three other storms that pummeled Florida since August 2023, according to state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
โExecute the planโ: Gov. DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for power outages, evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: โExecute the planโ: Gov. DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for power outages, evacuations ahead of Hurricane MiltonGovernor Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to prepare ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, which is forecast to become a major hurricane by the time it makes landfall on Floridaโs west coast.
Historic ship could soon become the worldโs largest artificial reef
Read full article: Historic ship could soon become the worldโs largest artificial reefA historic ocean liner that once ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, after a Florida county inked a tentative deal to turn the ship into theย worldโs largest artificial reef.
Gov. DeSantis: Thousands still without power after Hurricane Helene; Florida Disaster Fund activated
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis: Thousands still without power after Hurricane Helene; Florida Disaster Fund activatedMore than 200,000 Floridians were still without power Sunday morning after Hurricane Helene, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. DeSantis: 2 Florida deaths attributed to Hurricane Helene amid โhistoric storm surgeโ
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis: 2 Florida deaths attributed to Hurricane Helene amid โhistoric storm surgeโGovernor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tallahassee on Friday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m.
Gov. DeSantis: 2 Florida deaths attributed to Hurricane Helene amid โhistoric storm surgeโ
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis: 2 Florida deaths attributed to Hurricane Helene amid โhistoric storm surgeโGovernor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tallahassee on Friday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m.
Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Read full article: Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricaneHurricane Helene has made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm as forecasters warn of โcatastrophicโ flooding along the Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Helene threatens up to 20 feet of storm surge for Floridaโs Big Bend, hurricane conditions well inland
Read full article: Hurricane Helene threatens up to 20 feet of storm surge for Floridaโs Big Bend, hurricane conditions well inlandFast-moving Hurricane Helene is advancing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
Read full article: A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inlandForecasters are warning that Hurricane Helene will intensify into a major storm before striking Florida and further inland as it heads northward across the Gulf of Mexico.
All of Northeast Florida now under state of emergency ahead of tropical system in Gulf
Read full article: All of Northeast Florida now under state of emergency ahead of tropical system in GulfGov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to provide an update on what is expected to become Hurricane Helene.
Florida State defense records seven sacks, Seminoles edge Cal for first win of 2024
Read full article: Florida State defense records seven sacks, Seminoles edge Cal for first win of 2024JaโKhi Douglas had a 36-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter and Florida State defeated Cal 14-9 on Saturday in the Bearsโ first Atlantic Coast Conference game.
Seth Henigan throws 2 TD passes as Memphis stuns reeling Florida State 20-12
Read full article: Seth Henigan throws 2 TD passes as Memphis stuns reeling Florida State 20-12Seth Henigan threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns โ the 40th straight game he has tossed a TD pass โ as Memphis beat Florida State 20-12 on Saturday.
Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trial
Read full article: Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trialFlorida State has asked a judge to decide key parts of its lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference without a trial, hoping for a quicker resolution and path to a possible exit from the league.
Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State
Read full article: Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida StateTreshaun Ward totaled 138 offensive yards, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, against his former team as Boston College stunned No. 10 Florida State 28-13.
National radar upgrade complete; New million-dollar components extend operations into 2030s
Read full article: National radar upgrade complete; New million-dollar components extend operations into 2030sA national overhaul of the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) network has been completed to extend the life of the country's 159 radars including one in Jacksonville.
Some Florida counties had difficulty reporting primary election results to the public, officials say
Read full article: Some Florida counties had difficulty reporting primary election results to the public, officials sayFlorida state officials say some counties had difficulty reporting primary election results to the public because of an unspecified glitch involving a vendor.
Florida Department of Education announces model policy for volunteer school chaplains program
Read full article: Florida Department of Education announces model policy for volunteer school chaplains programToday, Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. announced the Florida Department of Education Model Policy for the Volunteer School Chaplain Program.
Gov. DeSantis warns storm thatโs expected to become Category 1 hurricane will be โmajor eventโ for Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis warns storm thatโs expected to become Category 1 hurricane will be โmajor eventโ for FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis warned of flooding statewide from Tropical Storm Debby, which is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Monday in the Big Bend region close to Tallahassee.
Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer
Read full article: Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summerMillions of children are going without extra food on the table this summer, after 13 states said no to joining a federal program that helps families in need buy groceries.
FAMU president stepping down after nearly 7-year run
Read full article: FAMU president stepping down after nearly 7-year runFlorida A&M University President Larry Robinson announced Friday he will step down after nearly seven years leading the stateโs only historically Black public university and plans to return to the faculty.
Colorado State University experts increase hurricane forecast for 2024 season
Read full article: Colorado State University experts increase hurricane forecast for 2024 seasonA day after deadly Hurricane Beryl pounded Texas, experts at Colorado State University on Tuesday increased their storm forecast for what was already expected to be an above-average hurricane season.
Task force recommends St. Augustine for Florida Museum of Black History in final vote
Read full article: Task force recommends St. Augustine for Florida Museum of Black History in final voteA state task force responsible for selecting the site for the Florida Museum of Black History recommended St. Johns County as the new home for the museum in a final vote on Friday.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill that makes it easier for people to shoot, kill bears in self-defense
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs bill that makes it easier for people to shoot, kill bears in self-defenseGov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a controversial measure that will bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property, while vetoing a bill that would have prevented motorists from cruising in the left lanes of highways.
Gov. DeSantis signs three bills aimed at enhancing cancer research, innovation and health care
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs three bills aimed at enhancing cancer research, innovation and health careGov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday is holding a press conference in Miami to sign three bills aimed at enhancing cancer research, innovation and health care.
The million-dollar projects the Jacksonville area lost out on due to Gov. DeSantis' vetoes
Read full article: The million-dollar projects the Jacksonville area lost out on due to Gov. DeSantis' vetoesGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed the stateโs $116.5 billion budget on Wednesday, but that was about $1 billion less than what Florida legislators recommended.
Florida Supreme Court hears case over whether UF should return fees from pandemic shutdown
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court hears case over whether UF should return fees from pandemic shutdownA lawsuit about whether the University of Florida should return fees to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic will go before the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Here are all of the new Florida laws going into effect next month
Read full article: Here are all of the new Florida laws going into effect next monthOver the past few months, Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have been busy passing new laws as part of the 2024 Legislative Session. As of Monday, 144 bills have been passed that are set to go into effect on July 1 โ less than one month away.
Tallahassee mayor says cost from May 10 tornadoes now tops $50 million as city seeks federal aid
Read full article: Tallahassee mayor says cost from May 10 tornadoes now tops $50 million as city seeks federal aidTallahassee Mayor John Dailey says recovery from a May 10 tornado outbreak has cost Floridaโs capital city $50 million so far.
Groups claim South Florida districts are racially gerrymandered for Hispanics in lawsuit
Read full article: Groups claim South Florida districts are racially gerrymandered for Hispanics in lawsuitProgressive civic groups have challenged how four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida were drawn by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature.
Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history
Read full article: Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in historyMore than 15 million people from Texas to Florida are under threat of severe storms and the potential for more tornadoes.
It's not a matter of if a hurricane will hit Florida, but when, forecasters say
Read full article: It's not a matter of if a hurricane will hit Florida, but when, forecasters sayU.S. officials who predict, prepare for and respond to natural disasters have a message for Floridians: Itโs not a matter of if but when a hurricane will hit the state.
At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergency
Read full article: At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergencyAt least one person is dead in Florida as powerful storms continue to pummel the South during a week of severe weather across the U.S. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency for some north Florida counties.
At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergency
Read full article: At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergencyAt least one person is dead in Florida as powerful storms continue to pummel the South during a week of severe weather across the U.S. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency for some north Florida counties.
Car โstreet takeoversโ and school safety bills among 16 signed by Gov. DeSantis
Read full article: Car โstreet takeoversโ and school safety bills among 16 signed by Gov. DeSantisMeasures to crack down on participants in โstreet takeoversโ and bolster school safety were among 16 bills Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday.
Former Florida State QB Marcus Outzen dies after battle with rare immune disorder
Read full article: Former Florida State QB Marcus Outzen dies after battle with rare immune disorderFormer Florida State quarterback Marcus Outzen, who started in the first BCS national championship game against Tennessee in 1999, died on Tuesday in Tampa, according to Tallahassee Democrat and multiple media reports.
Photo gallery: Florida Stateโs annual Garnet and Gold spring showcase football game
Read full article: Photo gallery: Florida Stateโs annual Garnet and Gold spring showcase football gameFlorida State held its annual Garnet and Gold spring football game on Saturday. Photographer Jacob Simons captured the day in this photo gallery.
Bus carrying Black History Museum supporters from St. Johns County catches fire on I-10
Read full article: Bus carrying Black History Museum supporters from St. Johns County catches fire on I-10Dozens of St. Johns County residents headed to Tallahassee in support of building the Florida Museum of Black History in St. Augustine didnโt get very far Friday morning before they had an unexpected detour.
St. Johns County community members prepare to head to Tallahassee for Black History Museum proposal
Read full article: St. Johns County community members prepare to head to Tallahassee for Black History Museum proposalCommunity members will follow the group involved with the proposal to Tallahassee as they answer additional questions the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force has.
Majority of recent abortions in Florida were performed for non-medical reasons, data shows
Read full article: Majority of recent abortions in Florida were performed for non-medical reasons, data showsAs a state law putting restrictions on abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy is set to go into effect May 1, News4JAX looked into the reasons why people in Florida seek abortions and found the majority were for non-medical reasons.
Abortion rights, legalized marijuana head to Florida ballots for upcoming election season in November
Read full article: Abortion rights, legalized marijuana head to Florida ballots for upcoming election season in NovemberThe Florida Supreme Court will allow the stateโs voters in November to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana.
Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November
Read full article: Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in NovemberThe Florida Supreme Court will allow the stateโs voters in November to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana.
NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
Read full article: NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programsThe NAACP says Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida.
Gov. DeSantis to get bill that makes it easier to shoot bears, claim self defense
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis to get bill that makes it easier to shoot bears, claim self defenseA bill passed by the Florida House aims to make it easier for people to shoot bears on their property under the claim of self-defense. The bill would provide self-defense protections to individuals who kill bears, as long as they can reasonably prove that their actions were necessary to prevent imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury. Critics argue that the bill is based on fear rather than facts and does not include mechanisms to prevent excessive killings of bears.
Florida passes bill to compensate victims of decades-old reform school abuse
Read full article: Florida passes bill to compensate victims of decades-old reform school abuseRestitution for decades of abuse at two now-shuttered reform schools where boys were beaten, raped and killed is now in the hands of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Senate unanimously passes bill to define antisemitism
Read full article: Florida Senate unanimously passes bill to define antisemitismAntisemitism would be defined in Florida law under a bill whose sponsor warned that an increase in acts against Jewish people will lead to extremism against other groups.
Florida bill to keep children under 16 off social media moves forward amid debate on governmentโs role, parental rights
Read full article: Florida bill to keep children under 16 off social media moves forward amid debate on governmentโs role, parental rightsAmid a debate about the role of government and parental rights, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to keep children under the age of 16 off social media platforms.
Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns
Read full article: Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concernsA bill that would be one of the nationโs most restrictive bans on minorsโ use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Only one more signature needed before bill to protect children from hot car deaths is made official
Read full article: Only one more signature needed before bill to protect children from hot car deaths is made officialA Florida bill fighting to save children from hot car deaths is one signature away from becoming law.
FBI Jacksonville offering reward of up to $15,000 in search of missing 12-year-old girl
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville offering reward of up to $15,000 in search of missing 12-year-old girlThe Jacksonville FBI is now offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information as it assists the Tallahassee Police Department in the search for missing 12-year-old Lori Paige.
Proposed legislation would tighten restrictions on dangerous dogs following 2022 death of mail carrier in Putnam County
Read full article: Proposed legislation would tighten restrictions on dangerous dogs following 2022 death of mail carrier in Putnam CountyFlorida lawmakers have filed a bill in the House and Senate aimed at keeping neighborhoods safe from dangerous dogs.
Former professional wrestler William "Billy Jack" Haynes in custody in wife's death in Oregon
Read full article: Former professional wrestler William "Billy Jack" Haynes in custody in wife's death in OregonAuthorities say William Albert Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, Oregon.
Proposed changes to Florida medical negligence law draws ire from families
Read full article: Proposed changes to Florida medical negligence law draws ire from familiesLawmakers in Tallahassee are looking at repealing a law over who can sue for pain and suffering when a loved one is killed due to medical negligence, and how much the court can award in such cases.
โForever rememberedโ: Grandmother testifies to state leaders in push to pass bill to prevent hot car deaths
Read full article: โForever rememberedโ: Grandmother testifies to state leaders in push to pass bill to prevent hot car deathsEvery year, too many children across the United States die from being left in a hot vehicle.
โVileโ and โbigotedโ: Local Republican lawmaker raises concerns over monuments bill after comments from supporters
Read full article: โVileโ and โbigotedโ: Local Republican lawmaker raises concerns over monuments bill after comments from supportersSenate President Kathleen Passidomo on Wednesday raised questions about the fate of a proposal to protect historic monuments and memorials after several lawmakers voiced outrage over comments Tuesday by supporters of the bill.
Florida asks state Supreme Court to keep abortion rights amendment off the November ballot
Read full article: Florida asks state Supreme Court to keep abortion rights amendment off the November ballotLawyers trying to keep an abortion-rights measure off the Florida ballot told the state Supreme Court that the proposed amendment is deceptive.
Family says proposed Florida legislation that would cap some medical malpractice awards a โslap in the faceโ
Read full article: Family says proposed Florida legislation that would cap some medical malpractice awards a โslap in the faceโFlorida lawmakers are considering a cap on the awards for things like pain, suffering, and loss of companionship when someone is killed or seriously hurt by medical malpractice.
Floridians could kill black bears when threatened at home under a bill ready for House vote
Read full article: Floridians could kill black bears when threatened at home under a bill ready for House voteFloridians could soon be able to kill bears threatening them on their property with no consequences โ if they donโt bait or provoke them first or turn them into a meal or a living room rug later.
Florida Democrats call on Gov. DeSantis to do more to address โaffordable housing crisisโ
Read full article: Florida Democrats call on Gov. DeSantis to do more to address โaffordable housing crisisโFlorida lawmakers and Jacksonville-area residents are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to do more to address what economists call an โaffordable housing crisis.โ
Jacksonville crime survivors, families make their way to state capitol to demand safety reforms
Read full article: Jacksonville crime survivors, families make their way to state capitol to demand safety reformsDozens of Jacksonville crime victims and their families are making their way to the state capitol rallying for legislation that helps survivors and victims of violent crimes.
Hundreds of crime survivors, victimsโ families rallying at Florida Capitol for change Tuesday
Read full article: Hundreds of crime survivors, victimsโ families rallying at Florida Capitol for change TuesdayHundreds of crime victims and their families are going to Tallahassee for a rally on Tuesday to call on lawmakers to craft legislation to help survivors of violent crimes and families of victims.
Proposed bill could make April โHot Car Death Prevention Monthโ after 10-month-old died in July
Read full article: Proposed bill could make April โHot Car Death Prevention Monthโ after 10-month-old died in JulySix months after 10-month-old Ariya Paige died from being left in a hot vehicle in late July, her family is pushing lawmakers to create legislation that can protect and save other children from the heartbreaking tragedy they endured.
4 reported tornadoes hit Florida Panhandle, leave behind widespread damage as powerful storms move across state
Read full article: 4 reported tornadoes hit Florida Panhandle, leave behind widespread damage as powerful storms move across stateA sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.
Democrats call for more inclusivity on key issues like, housing, healthcare ahead of Floridaโs legislative session
Read full article: Democrats call for more inclusivity on key issues like, housing, healthcare ahead of Floridaโs legislative sessionWhile Florida lawmakers are getting ready to begin work in Tallahassee as the next legislative session gets underway on Tuesday, some are calling for all members to come together and work as a government and not just for individual political parties.
Florida lawmakers return to Tallahasee for 2024 legislative season
Read full article: Florida lawmakers return to Tallahasee for 2024 legislative seasonFlorida lawmakers will return to Tallahassee to kick off the 2024 legislative session.ย They are on track to discuss some hot-button topics.ย Including one bill that would lower the minimum age to buy rifles and other long guns.
Proposal by Northeast Florida lawmaker would lower gun-buying age to 18 in Florida
Read full article: Proposal by Northeast Florida lawmaker would lower gun-buying age to 18 in FloridaIt could potentially reverse part of a law that passed in the aftermath of the 2018 mass shooting at Parklandโs Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Proposal would lower gun-buying age in Florida from 21 to 18
Read full article: Proposal would lower gun-buying age in Florida from 21 to 18A House Republican from Northeast Florida on Thursday renewed an attempt to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for people to buy rifles and other long guns in Florida, potentially reversing part of a law that passed in the aftermath of the 2018 mass shooting at Parklandโs Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
โMove Over,โ Iran laws among those that take effect in Florida in January
Read full article: โMove Over,โ Iran laws among those that take effect in Florida in JanuarySeveral changes in state laws will take hold as 2024 begins, from an expansion of the stateโs โmove overโ traffic law to stricter rules involving investments in Iran.
Floridaโs second tax โholidayโ of school year begins Monday
Read full article: Floridaโs second tax โholidayโ of school year begins MondayThe tax holiday will start Monday and continue through Jan. 14. It is similar to the back-to-school holidays that Florida has long offered during the summer, including this year.
36-year-old man killed after getting hit by car while pushing shopping cart on Blanding Boulevard
Read full article: 36-year-old man killed after getting hit by car while pushing shopping cart on Blanding BoulevardA 36-year-old man from Tallahassee was killed after getting hit by a car while pushing a shopping cart Wednesday on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
New bill aims to address rare brain disorder alleged to have affected former local surgeon involved in lawsuits
Read full article: New bill aims to address rare brain disorder alleged to have affected former local surgeon involved in lawsuitsLawmakers in Tallahassee are turning their attention to a neurodegenerative disease that is alleged to have affected a former orthopedic surgeon at Ascension St. Vincentโs Riverside for years before he stopped practicing.
โI know injustice when I see itโ: Florida AG investigating college football committee over FSU playoff snub
Read full article: โI know injustice when I see itโ: Florida AG investigating college football committee over FSU playoff snubIn a step toward a potential lawsuit, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Tuesday demanded wide-ranging information from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee about Florida State Universityโs exclusion from the upcoming four-team playoff.
Florida dentist gets life in prison in death of his ex-brother-in-law, a prominent professor
Read full article: Florida dentist gets life in prison in death of his ex-brother-in-law, a prominent professorA judge sentenced a South Florida dentist to life in prison for the 2014 shooting death of his former brother-in-law, a prominent professor at Florida State University, following a bitter custody battle.
Appeals court takes DeSantis' side in challenge to a map that helped unseat a Black congressman
Read full article: Appeals court takes DeSantis' side in challenge to a map that helped unseat a Black congressmanAn appeals court has ruled that the Florida Legislature didnโt violate the state constitution when it approved congressional maps pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis last year.
Marsyโs Law doesnโt protect anyoneโs name, including law enforcement, Florida Supreme Court rules
Read full article: Marsyโs Law doesnโt protect anyoneโs name, including law enforcement, Florida Supreme Court rulesA Florida constitutional amendment may protect a victim of crimeโs information, but that does not include their name and that goes for law enforcement too, the Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis says leg injury will end his season with No. 5 Seminoles
Read full article: Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis says leg injury will end his season with No. 5 SeminolesFlorida State quarterback Jordan Travis says the severe leg injury he sustained Saturday will end his season.
The Supreme Court wonโt allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows during appeal
Read full article: The Supreme Court wonโt allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows during appealThe Supreme Court will not allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows, while a court case proceeds.
Matriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law's death, 1 week after son convicted of murder
Read full article: Matriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law's death, 1 week after son convicted of murderThe matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family has been arrested on charges that she arranged her ex-son-in-law's murder.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to sanction Iran, protect Jewish institutions
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to sanction Iran, protect Jewish institutionsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that puts sanctions on Iran and protects Jewish institutions.
Florida lawmakers call for extension of program they say could lower property insurance premiums over time
Read full article: Florida lawmakers call for extension of program they say could lower property insurance premiums over timeLawmakers in Tallahassee gathered for a special session Tuesday to discuss the extension of the My Safe Florida Home Program, which they say could lower property insurance premiums over time.
Florida dentist convicted in 2014 slaying of his former brother-in-law, a prominent professor
Read full article: Florida dentist convicted in 2014 slaying of his former brother-in-law, a prominent professorA jury has convicted a Florida dentist of murder in the death of his former brother-in-law, a professor killed in 2014 after a bitter custody battle with the dentist's sister.
Florida lawmakers to begin special session by expressing support of Israel
Read full article: Florida lawmakers to begin special session by expressing support of IsraelThe Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel and give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis more talking points as he campaigns for president.