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Airlines cancel more than 3,500 US flights over weekend

Airlines have canceled more than 3,500 U.S. flights this weekend and delayed thousands more, citing bad weather in Florida and other issues

The Independent UK

Florida lawmakers raid $100M from affordable housing for program that doesn’t exist

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In the midst of a statewide housing crisis, the Florida Legislature swept $100 million out of a nationally respected affordable housing rental assistance program for low-income families into a home-buying program that exists in name only.

Orlando Sentinel

How "don't say gay" harms LGBTQ youth

Mental health experts worry that stigmatizing LGBTQ youth will further affect an already-vulnerable population

Salon

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Brit soldier 'stalked' by huge shark in chilling 'Jaws moment' amid record-breaking row

Royal Marine, Jack Jarvis, 28, from Southampton, was completing a 4,500 mile row across 4,500 miles from Portugal heading for Miami in Florida when he was stalked by the hair-raising predator

Daily Mirror

Bill Madden: What’s the future of the Marlins after Derek Jeter?

JUPITER, Fla. — Now that the initial shock of Derek Jeter’s abrupt departure as CEO of the Marlins has subsided, a mixture of both relief and uncertainty has settled in at their south Florida spring training complex.

Tribune News Service

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicole Peltz 'sign epic prenup' ahead of wedding next weekend

The occasional photographer and the Hollywood actress are expected to tie-the-knot in front of friends, family, and famous faces in Florida next weekend – but only after signing off documents designed to protect their assets in the event of a future divorce

Daily Mirror

Florida man has murder charge dismissed on ‘Stand Your Ground’ basis

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Delray Beach man charged with second-degree murder stemming from an allegation of road rage in Fort Lauderdale in a May 2019 shooting had the charge dismissed because of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law.

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DeSantis slammed a special Disney carveout. His staff helped write it

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis continued escalating his battle against The Walt Disney Co. this week, calling for a new era in Florida where the company no longer gets to wield its mighty influence and “dictate policy” to state leaders.

Tribune News Service

Seat belt could have saved teen at ICON Park Free Fall, experts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — One simple thing might have saved 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s life: a seat belt.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida state GOP rep warns of ‘living hell’ for Disney over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill opposition

‘Really bad things are going to happen, and they’re freaking out,’ Anthony Sabatini says

The Independent UK

Parkland shooter's lawyers face tough task in jury selection

Jury selection for Parkland, Florida, school shooter Nikolas Cruz is about to begin after four years of legal maneuvering and pandemic delays

The Independent UK

Blackhawks swamped by Lightning to end predictably fruitless Florida trip

The Hawks’ 5-2 loss Friday was their fourth straight overall and second in as many nights in Florida.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michigan State football offers Florida 2023 4-star ATH Lewis Carter

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to one of the top athletes in the 2023 class

USA Today Sports Media Group

Florida governor adds weight to Republican push to remove Disney legal ‘privileges’

In 1967, Florida lawmakers authorized the creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, granting the Walt Disney Co. extraordinary powers of self-government, such as the ability to levy taxes and provide emergency services on land in central Florida that is home to the company’s sprawling theme park resort.

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Salon

"Gays for Trump" disrespected by Trump

Trump put his foot in his mouth (again) at a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser attended by "Gays for Trump"

The Independent UK

Florida man who threatened to behead AOC and Pelosi sentenced to 18 months in prison

Paul Vernon Hoeffer pleaded guilty to calling members of Congress and Illinois prosecutor with violent threats

Miami Herald

1 Cuban migrant dead and several others missing off Florida Keys

MIAMI — One person is dead and several others are missing among a group of people attempting to migrate to South Florida from Cuba on Thursday night, according to federal and local officials.

Tribune News Service

New COVID cases up nearly 16% in Florida over last seven days, but hospitalizations remain low

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As Florida moves toward a new normal, the state is seeing an uptick in new COVID-19 cases, just as the subvariant known as “stealth omicron” takes over.

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The Independent UK

Trump-appointed judge presiding over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit defended state’s same-sex marriage ban

Former solicitor general defended state’s ban in 2014, which a judge struck down as ‘an obvious pretext for discrimination’

The Independent UK

Baltimore's top prosecutor seeks delay in her federal trial

Baltimore’s top prosecutor has asked a federal judge to postpone her trial on charges that she made false statements on financial documents to withdraw money from her retirement savings and purchase two Florida vacation homes

Orlando Sentinel

Florida official says stronger laws may be needed after boy's death on Orlando Free Fall ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — As the state’s investigation into the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson on the Orlando Free Fall drop tower last week continues, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said Friday her department will look into changing Florida laws to ensure amusement park rides are safe.

The Independent UK

Notorious New York mob hitman who killed three people escapes federal custody in Florida

Dominic Taddeo was a contract killer during the organized crime wars of Rochester, in upstate New York, in the early 1980s

The Independent UK

Two Florida students hit by car while waiting for school bus die of their injuries, officials say

Witness says driver investigated for manslaughter DUI was ‘stumbling around and seemed disoriented’

Reason

Florida Sued by Activists, Students, Parents, and Teachers Over LGBT School Censorship Bill

The vague wording of the bill has led to a culture war fight about what the text means, and that’s never good for the First Amendment.

Benzinga

Mister Car Wash Opens New Location In Florida

Mister Car Wash Inc (NYSE:MCW) has opened its newest location in Leesburg, Florida. The company will host an opening on April 8-9, 2022, featuring free Platinum Express washes valued at $20. Including the new addition, the company operates 399 locations across 21 states as of April 1, 2022. Price Action: MCW shares are trading…

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