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Donna Deegan (D) wins runoff election for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida

Donna Deegan (D) defeated Daniel Davis (R) 52% to 48% in the May 16 runoff election for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. Deegan will be the second Democrat to hold the office since 1993.

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Fourth XXXTentacion killer gets reduced sentence after taking plea deal

A Florida man who testified against three former friends who murdered rap star XXXTentacion will spend two more years behind bars

The Independent UK

‘Censorship’: US publisher sues over Florida book restrictions

The lawsuit alleges a county in the Republican-led state is cracking down on access to books on race and LGBTQ identity.

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One dead after small plane crashes and erupts into flames on Florida street

A plane carrying a banner was seen flying low before it crashed onto the street and errupted into flames

The Independent UK

Hollywood plane crash: Aircraft towing sign plummets into fireball in Florida city streets

Live television cameras caught the moment an aircraft veered erratically before launching to the ground near Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, US, killing one

Daily Mirror

Key takeaways from state and local US elections this week

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who will likely run for president, faces setbacks in off-year vote on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Scots husband 'heartbroken' after new wife suddenly dies as he starts life in US

Ross Gaff from Edinburgh said his wife's cardiac arrest came out of nowhere.

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Penguin Random House sues Florida school district over ‘unconstitutional’ book bans

Federal lawsuit condemns ‘ideologically driven campaign to push certain ideas out of schools’

The Independent UK

New Lawsuit Against Florida Public School Library Book Bans

Allegations include violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments

Reason

DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children

Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Independent UK

Florida school district sued for violating first amendment rights with book bans

PEN, Random House and parents file lawsuit after rightwing groups seek to ban books that address racism or sexual identity

The Guardian - US

Edinburgh husband heartbroken as new wife dies beside him in bed as he starts US life

Ross says that Nicole died of a cardiac arrest that came out of nowhere. He described his wife as his 'happily ever after' and that they were ready to build their forever life together.

Edinburgh Live

Mum-of-22 Sue Radford answers money queries as she books another plush holiday

Just a month after the family enjoyed a trip to Disney World Florida, the 22 Kids and Counting star appears to be taking her family on another luxury trip. But her fans have been left with questions.

Edinburgh Live

Trump takes credit for overturning of Roe v Wade while raising questions about DeSantis’ six-week ban

During Trump’s presidency he nominated three Justices to the Supreme Court, making it possible to overturn landmark Roe v Wade ruling

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Disney World Asks To Judge To Throw Out Lawsuit In Latest Move In Ongoing Battle With DeSantis

Disney World has made a move to squash a countersuit brought by the state of Florida.

The Independent UK

Penguin Random House sues Florida school district over book bans

Publisher Penguin Random House and PEN America have sued a Florida school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities

The Independent UK

DeSantis reacts to Trump implying Florida abortion ban is ‘too harsh’ as 2024 fight heats up

Gov Ron DeSantis is criticising Donald Trump for implying Florida's new six-week abortion ban is ‘too harsh’

The Independent UK

Jacksonville voters elect Florida city's first female mayor

Voter’s in Jacksonville, Florida, have elected the city’s first female mayor

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The Independent UK

Teacher, 25, rushed to hospital with stomach ache diagnosed with terminal cancer

Madison Baloy didn’t pay much attention when she lost 60lbs over the course of 2022

ABC News

Mem Fox book Guess What? not banned but 'approved' for school libraries, US county says

Education authorities in the US county of Duval, in Florida, reject claims a book by renowned Australian children's author Mem Fox has been banned from classrooms, saying the work has instead been "approved" for school libraries and is not on a list of 21 "not-approved" titles.

Salon

Florida teacher probed over Disney movie

The film, “Strange World,” is rated PG and features a character who is very briefly shown to be gay

Ballotpedia

Biden leads PredictIt’s 2024 presidential election market

As of May 15, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) leading at $0.42, followed by former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.34, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.19. Biden has held the lead in this market since Jan. 22, 2023. No other candidate has…

Axios

Florida and Idaho governors answer Greg Abbott's call to send officers to Texas border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he'll send help including 800 state National Guard members and 200 law enforcement officers.

Zenger

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Announced The Deployment Of The State Personnel To The Southern Border

The response comes after the expiration of Title 42 and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's request for help at the southern border.

The Independent UK

Florida woman charged with husband’s murder says daughter pulled trigger at age 7

Bombshell claim made in court filings more than seven years after Michael Shaver was shot to death

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