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City in Florida apologises for saying many people won’t want to ‘celebrate’ 4th of July

The city noted that ‘division, hate and unrest’ have permeated American society

The Independent UK

Florida man charged with taking R2-D2 from Disney World resort after posing as security guard

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Kissimmee man with a self-stated “pending application” for Walt Disney World Security is being accused of stealing and tampering with Disney resort property, including a Star Wars R2-D2 statue worth up to $10,000.

Orlando Sentinel

‘We’re going to be flying people north’: How some patients will travel due to Florida’s 15-week abortion law

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida’s new 15-week ban on abortions will likely mean more patients traveling out of state for the procedure — prompting a string of organizations to raise funds for trips hundreds of miles away, anywhere from North Carolina to New York.

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Twitter reacts: 4-star Florida DB commits to UGA football

Georgia football now has commitments from three players with the last name Harris

USA Today Sports Media Group

Governor Gavin Newsom trashes Ron DeSantis in campaign ad urging Florida residents to ‘join us in California’

California Governor Gavin Newsom is considered to be a future Democratic presidential contender by many pundits

The Independent UK

Florida springs protection rule is overdue and underwhelming, critics say

Legislators left no doubt how they felt when they passed one of the first bills in the 2016 session.

Tribune News Service

Gavin Newsom encourages Floridians to move to California in GOP attack ad

"I urge all of you living in Florida to join the fight or join us in California where we still believe in freedom."

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'Join us in California': Newsom targets GOP in Florida ad

Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida

The Independent UK

‘Join us in California’: Newsom running a reelection ad — in Florida

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching his first television ad of the general election on Monday, but not in California. The ad will air thousands of miles away, in Florida, further fueling speculation that he wants to run for president — or, at a minimum, to troll the…

Los Angeles Times

As abortion pills draw big interest, Florida doctors wary of a new method of desperation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A generation ago, women desperate for abortion might have used a coat hanger, but in contemporary Florida, they are likely to turn to pills.

Tribune News Service

A pair of Florida golf courses could be restored, but residents say they’re financing the whole deal

One person watching said "this is like listening to a ridiculous timeshare schtick without the free room."

USA Today Sports Media Group

As ‘don’t say gay’ law takes effect in Florida, confusion reigns over classroom rules

ORLANDO, Fla. — The new Florida law dubbed “don’t say gay” by its critics kicked in Friday, banning instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in primary grades — and creating fears that all topics related to LGBTQ people are off limits in public schools.

Orlando Sentinel

As Trump’s star wanes, another rises: could Ron DeSantis be the new Maga bearer?

With the January 6 hearings chipping away at the former president’s image, the Republican Florida governor is quietly working to turn the tide in his favor

The Guardian - US

Flamethrower used to torch Pan-African flag flying on pole

A person used a flamethrower set fire to a Pan-African flag flying on a pole outside the headquarters of a Black international socialist group based in Florida

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For Florida women seeking an abortion, the rules are muddy — and may be for a while

MIAMI — Florida’s fight over abortion restrictions — the 24-week threshold that has been in effect for years or the new 15-week limit approved by the Legislature but blocked by a judge on Thursday — may be just getting started.

Tribune News Service

Former NFL star Michael Vick is being sued in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former NFL star Michael Vick, whose record took him from fame and fortune with the Atlanta Falcons to the inside of a prison cell for his role in a dogfighting ring, only to see him rebound in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, is being sued…

Daily Mirror

British mum taking part in US beauty pageant 'with a difference' to inspire other women

Anouska Black from Dollingstown, Northern Ireland, is hoping to represent all women when she competes in Royal International Miss Pageant in Orlando, Florida

Ballotpedia

Florida senate president raises $0 this election cycle

According to campaign finance reports filed with the Florida Secretary of State, Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez has raised $0 and spent $394 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr. 11, 2022. Nunez currently serves as the president of the state senate.

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Florida training program: "Misconception" that founders wanted separation of church and state

Some teachers who attended the training sessions said they felt they were being directed to teach “only one side of history."

WEKU

Florida officials plan to eradicate giant African land snails, again

Back in 2018, the Florida agriculture commissioner described these types of snails as a "triple threat" because of the potential harm to human health, the environment and agriculture.

USA Today Sports Media Group

4-star OT names top schools list with only SEC teams

Tyree Adams considers his top four schools to be LSU, Ole Miss, Georgia, and Florida.

The Independent UK

Parkland jurors must manage trial stress on their own

The 12 jurors chosen this past week to decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz is executed will be exposed to horrific images and emotional testimony, but must deal with any mental anguish alone

The Independent UK

Giant African land snail that can pass meningitis to humans sparks ‘serious health risk’ warning in Florida

The snail has been described as ‘one of the most invasive species on the planet’

The Guardian - US

Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ law may sound vague – but its purpose is clear

The law, now in effect, bans discussion of sexual orientation. But you can bet straight teachers who mention their spouses will be fine

The Independent UK

Teen loses part of her leg in horrific shark attack on Florida beach as family member beats away predator

Florida has the largest number of unprovoked shark attacks in the US – reporting almost 900 attacks since 1837

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