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Colombia's Trump-Aligned Presidential Frontrunner Faces Scrutiny Over Transfers From Nicolas Maduro's Alleged 'Money Man'

A new investigation cites records from a closed civil case in Florida showing more than $370,000 in transfers made in 2014 while De la Espriella was actively representing Saab as his lawyer

Latin Times

Florida Reports Rising Dengue Activity as Miami-Dade Intensifies Mosquito Surveillance

Florida continues to face an elevated dengue fever risk in May 2026, with Miami-Dade County remaining a key monitoring region for locally acquired mosquito-borne infections.

Medical Daily

Google wants to release more than 30 million mosquitoes across California and Florida — here’s why

Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world

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Driver with no right hand ticketed for using phone in her right hand

Bodycam video from Florida shows a police officer issuing a texting-while-driving citation to a woman, despite her not having a right hand. The ticket has since been recommended for dismissal, according to US media reports.

Euronews

Florida neighborhood calls police on a 79-year-old for public indecency. Then he told the responding officer to ‘jump rope for me, baby doll’

He argued that he had a “right to walk around naked.”

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Thomas Tuchel sends clear message to players as England fly to Florida for World Cup training camp

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The Independent UK

England depart for World Cup as Thomas Tuchel aims to conquer football’s Mount Everest

England’s World Cup squad have flown out to Florida ahead of the tournament getting underway later this month

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A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Ann Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011 when physical bookstores seemed endangered

AAP

Google Plans to Release 32 Million Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes and You Have Until 5 June to Object

Google's Debug project has applied to release 32 million Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in Florida and California. The EPA comment period closes 5 June 2026.

International Business Times UK

California reports one of largest drops in homelessness in past year, Hud reports

New data suggests success in Gavin Newsom’s crackdown, as Illinois, Hawaii and Florida also report notable decreases

The Guardian - US

Man books baecation to Miami. Then his girl crashes out when she finds out the Airbnb is in Ft. Lauderdale: ‘It’s only 45 minute drive’

A man plans and pays for a Florida vacation with his partner. When she realizes they’re staying 45-minutes from Miami in Ft. Lauderdale, she feels as though he tricked her. In a video with over 1.2 million views, TikToker Wunderr (@wunderr_) stands outside of his Ft. Lauderdale Airbnb, holding a…

The Mary Sue

Para World Cup: Saysunee bags two gold medals

The Thai wheelchair fencing team continued its impressive performance at the 2026 World Para Fencing World Cup in Bradenton, Florida, securing two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Florida Homeowners Are Opening Insurance Renewal Notices With More Anxiety in 2026

Insurance renewal season in Florida has turned into a nerve-racking moment that many homeowners now approach with caution rather than routine expectation. Premiums continue climbing across coastal and inland communities, driven by storms, litigation costs, and reinsurance pressures. Families who once budgeted steadily for housing now brace for sudden spikes…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Traffic fine dropped after Florida cop accuses amputee of texting

A Florida woman, ticketed for holding a cellphone in her right hand while driving despite lacking one, had her citation dismissed. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office requested the dismissal due to insufficient evidence after the unusual traffic stop gained viral attention. The deputy's initial observation was contradicted by video…

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The Conversation

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the rocket but also appears to have significantly damaged Blue Origin’s only launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space…

The Independent UK

Public warned to avoid Blue Origin rocket debris as photos reveal damage at explosion site

Aerial assessments on Friday revealed a scene of crumpled wreckage

Space

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida just hours after Blue Origin rocket explosion (video)

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday (May 29), about 12 hours after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on a different pad at the site.

International Business Times

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test In Florida

A rocket from Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded on the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, during an engine test sending debris high into the air and surrounding ocean.

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Incredible videos show Blue Origin rocket explosion could be seen from hundreds of miles away

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket exploded during testing Thursday night, May 28, blasting flames and debris high into the sky in a display visible across wide swaths of Florida.

Roll Call

Florida’s Frederica Wilson announces retirement

Rep. Frederica S. Wilson will not seek reelection this year, bringing to a close a decadeslong career in Florida politics and decreasing the number of colorful cowboy hats worn on Capitol Hill. With her decision not to run for a ninth term, which she announced Friday at a ceremony in…

International Business Times UK

Satellite Images Uncover China-Backed Spy Facility Upgrades in Cuba Near Florida Military Bases

Recent satellite imagery shows significant upgrades at a China-linked spy facility in Cuba, raising concerns about enhanced monitoring of US military activities in Florida and the surrounding region

International Business Times UK

'She Won The Case Singlehandedly': 10 Videos of Kathleen Thomas After Cop Ticketed Her For Using A Phone With Her Missing Right Hand

A Florida traffic stop went viral after a deputy accused Kathleen Thomas of using a phone with a hand she doesn't have, sparking discussions on disability awareness and police training.

The Independent UK

Huge fireball engulfs Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after dramatic explosion seen from 115 miles away

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket exploded into a huge fireball on a launch pad during an engine test in Florida.

Bangkok Post

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad

CAPE CANAVERAL — Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its launchpad during a test Thursday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, though officials said no injuries were reported from the incident.

International Business Times UK

Claude Lemieux Cause Of Death: Stanley Cup Champion's Fans Tie Suicide To NHL-Related CTE

NHL legend Claude Lemieux has died at 60 in South Florida. Authorities confirm the cause of death as suicide, sparking widespread tributes and CTE concerns.

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