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Trump says federal agency packed top-secret documents. Email exchanges suggest otherwise

Former President Donald Trump publicly said that one reason that the FBI found boxes of classified documents improperly stored at his Florida estate was that federal workers had packed up the White House after his 2020 defeat.

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Florida teen athletes are asked to report periods to third party, sparking concerns over privacy, anti-trans attacks

The measure has been deemed intrusive by parents who fear the reports could be used against female athletes in a post-Roe v Wade world

The Independent UK

Biden visits scene of devastation caused by Hurricane Ian alongside Florida governor Ron DeSantis

At least 100 people have died in the state, where the storm caused damage up to $47bn

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The top 10 Florida candidates raised 79 percent of all donations

In Florida politics, state-level candidates and officeholders raised $270.3 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Sept. 2, 2022. More than $212.7 million, or 79 percent, of all donations reported by candidate committees were raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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Hurricane Ian ‘ends discussion’ on climate crisis, Biden says on Florida visit

President puts up ostensibly united front with Ron DeSantis as duo survey recovery effort but comments contrast with governor’s view

The Guardian - US

Damage caused by Hurricane Ian laid bare in shocking before and after photos

The US National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration released eye-opening images which show the devastating effects of the storm as millions are left without power

Daily Mirror

In a twist, Tupperware starts selling containers at Target

Tupperware’s iconic containers are now available at Target, a huge shift for the Florida-based company that has for decades primarily sold its goods through independent sales representatives at parties.

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Yazmin Jauregui vs. Istela Nunes added to UFC’s December return to Orlando

The lineup for the UFC's return to Florida continues to grow with the addition of a women's strawweight bout.

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Blazing into history: Brightline to test at 110 mph as likely Florida’s fastest train ever

ORLANDO, Fla. — Brightline’s unfolding expansion from Miami to Orlando will enter a testing phase this month with the state's inter-city trains expected to reach speeds likely never seen in Florida.

Orlando Sentinel

‘Angel stranger’ wades through Hurricane Ian flooding to check on stranded 84-year-old

‘I didn’t know who she was, but she was really kind of surprised to see me,’ Cheynne Prevatt said after the daring rescue in chest-high water

The Independent UK

Florida vs Missouri Prediction, Game Preview

Florida vs Missouri game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Saturday, October 8

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Hurricane Ian: woman celebrating 40th birthday in Florida among victims

Nishelle Harris-Miles, a mother of four from Ohio, was staying in a rental with friends when the hurricane hit

The Guardian - US

'We’re not leaving until this gets done': Biden visits Florida in wake of Hurricane Ian

President Joe Biden arrived early Wednesday afternoon in Fort Myers to survey damage inflicted on Southwest Florida by Hurricane Ian, get a briefing on the response and recovery efforts, and meet with people impacted by the storm.

Tribune News Service

Biden headed to Florida to assess Hurricane Ian destruction and recovery efforts

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Joe Biden is on his way to Fort Myers to survey damage inflicted on southwest Florida by Hurricane Ian, get a briefing on the response and recovery efforts, and meet with people impacted by the storm.

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Biden and DeSantis offer praise for joint response to Hurricane Ian - Roll Call

They may be rivals in 2024, but President Joe Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised each other's work responding to Hurricane Ian.

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Hurricane Ian deals blow to Florida’s shaky insurance sector

About 12 percent of Florida residents have no homeowners’ insurance – rates are far higher than in the rest of the US.

Evening Standard

Operation Noah’s Ark: Florida volunteers rescue hundreds of parrots stranded by Hurricane Ian

Hundreds of exotic birds including some of the world’s rarest parrots have been rescued from a Florida wildlife sanctuary after its owners refused to evacuate without them in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Miami Herald

He survived Ian in a tree as his mobile home flooded. Are trailer parks too risky?

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Shawn Hunte figured he would weather Hurricane Ian the same way he weathered countless storms as a shrimper on the flooded, tilted decks of bucking boats in high seas.

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The Independent UK

Disney under fire for reopening so soon after Hurricane Ian: ‘Are people supposed to swim to work or?’

One social media user asked: “Are people supposed to swim to work or?”

The Independent UK

Florida's island dwellers digging out from Ian's destruction

The full breadth of Hurricane Ian's destruction is still coming into focus a week after it hit southwest Florida

Tribune News Service

‘They are seeing terrible devastation’: AT&T employees aid Hurricane Ian recovery efforts

A week before Hurricane Ian ravaged Fort Meyers and surrounding areas of Florida, AT&T sent in about 500 volunteers with equipment to prep for the incoming natural disaster.

Miami Herald

Could another storm form in the Atlantic? A look at the final stretch of hurricane season

MIAMI — Hurricane Ian has left its mark on Florida.

The Guardian - US

US justice department granted expedited appeal in Trump Mar-a-Lago case – as it happened

Appeals court decision represents a setback for the ex-president, who had opposed the request

The Conversation

The big reason Florida insurance companies are failing isn't just hurricane risk – it’s fraud and lawsuits

Hurricane Ian’s widespread damage is another disaster for Florida’s already shaky insurance industry. Even though home insurance rates in Florida are nearly triple the national average, insurers have been losing money. Six have failed since January 2022. Now, insured losses from Ian are estimated to exceed US$40 billion

Daily Mirror

Hurricane Ian rescue team save 275 parrots and two lemurs stranded in storms

Owners of the sanctuary on Pine Island, Florida, refused to leave unless their flock of rare parrots could be safely removed as well. Lauren Stepp said: "We would not abandon them. I would never leave them. Never."

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