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Gaetz friend asks for sentencing delay as he works with feds

A former Florida tax collector whose arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz wants a judge to delay his sentencing scheduled for next month

The Independent UK

‘The music will be amazing’: Trump the DJ at Mar-a-Lago dinner, memo says

Guests of club in Palm Beach, Florida to be treated to ‘great music … with President Trump playing the role of disc jockey’

The Guardian - US

Marcus Hayes: Former Eagles coach Doug Pederson gets a second chance with Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence

PHILADELPHIA — First understand this: I like Doug Pederson. I’ve known him for 23 years. I think he’s a good coach. I’m happy for him and his family that the Jaguars hired him Thursday. He never should have been fired by the Eagles, and I can’t wait to see how…

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‘Hocus pocus’ or sound science? Can brain mapping save Nikolas Cruz from death row?

MIAMI — Over a decade ago, a “brain-mapping” technology known as QEEG was first used in a Florida death penalty case, helping keep a convicted Miami killer off death row by swaying jurors that brain damage had left him prone to violence.

Miami Herald

‘He is wrong’: Pence rebuts Trump claim that he could have overturned election

At a conference in Florida, the former vice-president said that the idea of one person choosing the president was ‘un-American’

The Guardian - US

Leona Maguire in pole position in Florida for first LPGA Tour victory

The Irish woman fired a blemish-free 65 to move into the lead in the Drive On Championship

Irish Mirror

Cocktail of drugs taint bonefish in Biscayne Bay and Keys, study finds. Blame sewage

A cocktail of prescription drugs — from blood pressure medications to opioids — has found its way into the flesh of South Florida’s population of bonefish, one of the state’s most sought-after game fish, according to a study released this week.

Miami Herald

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Ex-supervisor wouldn't endorse Ladapo as FL's top doctor

A former supervisor of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo declined to recommend Ladapo to lead the state’s health department during a background check, records show

The Independent UK

Baltimore's top prosecutor pleads not guilty in federal case

Baltimore’s top prosecutor has pleaded not guilty to charges that she made false statements on financial documents to withdraw money from her retirement savings and to purchase two Florida vacation homes

The Independent UK

SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees

The SeaWorld theme park in Orlando is opening new pools to care for Florida manatees that are dying because of starvation due to poor water quality in their normal habitat

The Independent UK

Many Florida counties, towns had fewer murders in 2021, going against the national trend

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Some of Florida’s biggest municipalities went against the national trend in 2021 by reducing their murder numbers, or keeping them practically the same, from 2020, according to statistics from medical examiners.

Tribune News Service

Pillow fighting could be the next great combat sport – no, seriously

The Pillow Fight Championship, or PFC, is trying to turn pillow fighting into a professional sport – but unlike MMA, ‘anyone can compete, and anyone can win’

The Guardian - US

Editorial: In the abortion debate, Florida Republicans tell rape and incest victims ‘tough luck’

There was a time when men who were anti-abortion didn’t bother to hide their lack of empathy for women who end up pregnant as the result of rape or incest.

Miami Herald

Video shows Florida middle school teacher arrested after being accused of kissing student on the lips

Carlos Aguirre Rendon, 29, booked and released on $12,500 bond

The Independent UK

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Wainwright still putting in work as lockout keeps players away from Jupiter

Adam Wainwright normally would have left on Thursday for Jupiter, Florida, site of Cardinals spring training, where he has spent the past 17 springs.

Miami Herald

Florida Legislature approves its own redistricting maps as DeSantis seeks court ruling

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Legislators finished work on their legislative redistricting maps on Thursday as a unanimous Senate approved a Florida House map and gave final approval to a Senate map. The new configurations position Republicans to be able to remain in control of the Legislature for the next decade.

The Independent UK

Florida woman sues David’s Bridal over unwanted automated text messages

New Florida law makes it illegal to send telemarketing texts without permission

Orlando Sentinel

Flood of COVID-19 home foreclosures didn’t happen in US

After fears that an end to the pandemic-induced moratorium on foreclosures would lead to a wave of homelessness, 2021 had the fewest foreclosures on record, and experts are saying they aren’t likely to rise much this year.

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Tribune News Service

Florida's ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill draws protest and rally from LGBTQ advocates

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida educators rallied on Tuesday to show state legislators that while the odds may not be in their favor, they won’t go down without a fight regarding anti-LGBTQ bills in schools.

The Independent UK

Missouri Republican lawmaker pushes gun bill that would ‘make murder legal’, prosecutors say

Missouri initiative falls in line with states such as Florida, where people can invoke self-defense and similarly be immune from criminal or civil prosecution

The Independent UK

Florida seeks death penalty for church music director accused of killing his wife and two adult children

William Broyles allegedly shot and killed his family in their Jacksonville home before calling 911 and confessing to crimes

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Ohio State quarterback JP Andrade joining Deion Sanders at Jackson State

In case you missed it - JP Andrade finds a new home in Florida with Neon Deion.

The Independent UK

Hunter under fire for catching and killing near-record giant Florida gator

‘What an incredibly cowardly thing to do. Did anyone not think of moving it’ says critic of hunter

Orlando Sentinel

‘Ghost’ candidates, dark money wouldn’t be focus of DeSantis’ election security office

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed election security office would have no authority to clamp down on “ghost” candidates or the dark money groups that support them, according to a Senate proposal that outlined the responsibilities of the new office.

Daily Record

Two Honduras players taken off with hypothermia in -17C qualifier as manager rages at US national team

The US hosted their Central American opposition in Saint Paul, Minnesota instead of a warmer venue such as California or Florida.

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