Four final words from 77-year-old put to death as Florida carries out its 18th execution of the year William Reaves was convicted of first-degree murder 40 years ago The Independent UK · 5h ago
Florida Republicans Sue Democratic Governor Candidate David Jolly, Seek to Block TV Ad About Hope Florida Scandal The Republican Party of Florida has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a campaign advertisement by Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly regarding the Hope Florida program. Latin Times · 14h ago
Ron DeSantis Statue Melts in Florida Heat, Revealing a Skull as Climate Activists Target His Legacy A life-size statue of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lasted barely an hour in the Tallahassee heat before his face melted away, exposing a skull underneath. The unusual spectacle was no accident. It was designed to deliver a political message just weeks before Florida voters choose his successor. Latin Times · Oct 20
Florida strip club serves hot meals for those who are affected of Hurricane Isaias: ‘It’s good to give back’ Hurricane Isaias has caused approximately $582 million in damage. We Got This Covered · Oct 20
Life-size Ron DeSantis statue melts away to reveal gruesome surprise underneath IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 20
First Thing: Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests The DoJ has charged 28 green card holders in California, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote. Plus, is the world really ready for AI actors? The Guardian - UK · Oct 20
Vietnam veteran, 77, faces execution by lethal injection as Florida nears grim death penalty record Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty The Independent UK · Oct 20
Melting Ron DeSantis statue unveiled to call out his inaction on climate crisis Florida governor has consistently opposed any legislation to curb planet-heating emissions, calling it a ‘radical climate agenda’ The Guardian - US · Oct 19
Florida governer assures Tesla’s flying Roadster will be ‘legal,’ while Elon Musk says ‘safety is not the main goal’ It sounds like something straight out of a fantasy. We Got This Covered · Oct 17
ICE Arrests on a California Campus and a Disputed Federal Denial: What Latino Families Need to Know ICE arrested a student's father at an LA college, while Florida's "Deportation Depot" faces a shutdown demand over abuse claims. What it means for Latino families. Latin Times · Oct 14
Florida Flags Autism Therapy Providers Who Billed Medicaid for More Than 24 Hours of Care in One Day Florida flagged ABA autism therapy claims topping 24 hours a day as projected spending fell by nearly $1 billion. What families should know. Medical Daily · Oct 13
Death row inmate killed by lethal injection days after Christa Pike’s botched execution James Robertson's execution came at a time of escalating attention on the death penalty in the U.S. The Independent UK · Oct 13
Florida carries out execution amid scrutiny over botched Tennessee attempt James Robertson was the state’s 17th execution this year, amid scrutiny over failed lethal injection of Christa Pike The Guardian - US · Oct 13
Florida Inmate Who Murdered Cellmate To Get Death Sentence Faces Execution He Asked For Today James Robertson, 63, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection in Florida after killing his cellmate in 2008 to secure a death sentence and later waiving appeals. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Florida killer who murdered his cellmate just to get death penalty finally faces execution A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack
Medical Daily · Oct 12 Pensacola-Area Water Customers Told to Boil Water as DeSantis Targets 95% of FPL Isaias Outages by Monday Night ECUA customers near Pensacola remain under a boil-water notice after Isaias, as Florida targets most power restoration by Monday night. What to do now.
The Times of India · Oct 11 Florida protects 1,034-acre ranch once owned by governor in $6.52m conservation deal Florida has approved a $6.52 million conservation easement to protect Limestone Creek Ranch from development. The 1,034-acre property has been involved in cattle ranching for over 70 years. This agreement allows continued agricultural operations while preventing future development on the land. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the importance of protecting Florida's…
Euronews · Oct 11 Four dead as Isaias continues to push across the Southeast US, bringing strong winds and heavy rain Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in the city of Destin in the Florida Panhandle on Friday evening. It has since weakened into a post-tropical cyclone.
The Guardian - US · Oct 11 Capital punishment is surging in the US – but after Christa Pike’s botched execution, what is its future? Trump has used the full might of the presidency to supercharge executions, but an avalanche of mishaps has put the system’s flaws in the spotlight
The Independent UK · Oct 10 The Latest: Isaias weakens after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane Isaias weakened quickly after making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane Friday evening
The Guardian - US · Oct 10 Four dead as Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone after striking Florida panhandle Some of deaths came from falling trees as half a million people without power and rain and flooding still a concern
The Independent UK · Oct 10 Isaias slams Gulf Coast as hurricane with powerful winds and dangerous flooding GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — Isaias crashed into the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane, hammering communities in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle with damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding and life-threatening storm surges.
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Hurricane Isaias makes landfall, hammering US Gulf Coast with powerful winds and dangerous flooding Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, leading to power outages and flooding in Alabama. More than 594,000 customers lost electricity, and many areas experienced road blockages from debris. The storm's conditions raised concerns about tornadoes and storm surges throughout the impacted region. Emergency responses were activated, with evacuations and…
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Hurricane Isaias heads towards Gulf Coast as houses evacuated amid flood and power outage warnings The Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall Friday night and bring significant storm surge, damaging winds, flooding and possibly even tornadoes
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Florida execution: 74-year-old William Lee Thompson's execution called off by Governor Ron DeSantis but 63-year-old James Robertson's execution to be held same day. Here's why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did not provide a reason in the letter for withdrawing Thompson's death warrant but had temporarily stayed his execution last month pending a psychiatric evaluation.