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Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

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A fish fight off Florida tests Trump's drive to deregulate America's seas

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

AAP

Snapper season dispute tests Trump’s drive to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas

The conflict landed in court just before the season was about to begin May 22

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Florida voters to decide expanded homestead tax exemption amendment in November

The Florida State Legislature voted to place a constitutional amendment on the general election ballot on June 2, 2026. The amendment would expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes, reduce the cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties, and limit how local governments can spend property tax revenue.

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‘Perturbed’ by Bibi, bullish on midterms and a ‘study’ of Vance and Rubio: 5 things we learned from Trump’s podcast interview

The president also shared his thoughts on nominating Todd Blanche for attorney general after he ousted Pam Bondi

The Independent UK

Killer’s last words revealed as he’s executed for murder of 5-month-old baby

Andrew Lukehart was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison

The Independent UK

Trump Celebrates Release of Cuban Immigrant From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Central to His Immigration Crackdown

Justo Betancourt was released from custody on May 14 after a federal judge ruled he could not continue to be detained indefinitely while deportation efforts remained stalled

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Bill to name Mississippi River bridge after Trump fails in Louisiana legislature

‘The Senate wasn't interested in naming bridges and roads after presidents at this time,’ one official said

The Independent UK

Trump's Pick for Florida Governor Byron Donalds Breaks With Him on AI as State Sues OpenAI

President Donald Trump's preferred candidate for Florida governor has broken with him on one of the fastest-moving fights in American politics: who gets to regulate artificial intelligence. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Trump-backed Republican running to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026, said Monday that states should be allowed to take…

Latin Times

Florida baby killer who admitted to dumping infant in pond set to be executed

A 53-year-old Florida man is set to be executed for the murder of his girlfriend’s infant daughter in 1996

The Independent UK

Trump celebrates release of Cuban man from months in detention at Alligator Alcatraz

Donald Trump uncharacteristically cheers Miami resident Justo Betancourt being set free after judge ruled he was wrongly detained by ICE officials last October

The Independent UK

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UBS says Ron DeSantis has a problem with his plan to help 92% of homeowners save on property taxes: his own state's data

The governor's headline numbers are built on his own estimates — not Florida's official figures, which tell a starkly different story.

Fortune

Human cages and overflowing toilets at $1m a day: the brutal legacy of Ron DeSantis’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ jail

Florida’s hard-right governor is trying to distance himself from the notorious detention center as public opinion sours

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The Independent UK

Florida signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into law, allowing HS coaches to pay for certain things

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their players with expenses such as food, transportation, physical therapy and rehabilitation services

The Texas Tribune

Alexandra Glorioso joins our joint investigative unit with ProPublica

A state government reporter at the Miami Herald, Glorioso was part of the team that reported Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration orchestrated the transfer of $10 million in public funds to a foundation spearheaded by his wife.

The Independent UK

Congressional candidate sues to stop Trump’s name from going on the Palm Beach airport

It’s the second lawsuit to be filed over the airport name change in one month

The Independent UK

Killer who stabbed little girl and her mother to death set to receive lethal injection

A Florida man convicted of fatally stabbing of his cousin’s girlfriend and the couple's 4-year-old daughter is set to be executed

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Could a Summer Special Session Still Kill Property Taxes? DeSantis Hints at a Showdown

Florida politics rarely stays quiet for long, but the latest property tax debate could bring the state to a full boil before summer ends. Governor Ron DeSantis recently hinted that lawmakers may need a special legislative session to tackle one of the most explosive financial issues in the state: property…

International Business Times UK

17 Graves Vandalised at Historic Black Cemetery in Florida: 'Trump', 'DeSantis' Spray-Painted on Headstones

A historic Black cemetery in Florida was vandalised, with graves damaged and political graffiti spray-painted. The incident has sparked outrage and concerns over potential political motivations.

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Vandals tear through historic Black cemetery in Florida, spray paint Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis’ names on graves

“It’s just not right!”

International Business Times

Cuba's Raúl Castro Could Face U.S. Charges Over 1996 Brothers To The Rescue Attack: Report

The reported indictment effort centers on the deaths of four men after Cuban fighter jets shot down two civilian aircraft near Cuban airspace in 1996.

International Business Times

DHS Chief Denies 'Alligator Alcatraz' Is Dead, Even as Detainees Are Reportedly Being Moved Out

A New York Times report earlier this week cited a federal official who confirmed the center, which currently houses roughly 1,400 detainees, had become too expensive and would close

The Mary Sue

DeSantis’ $608M Trump-backed torture camp in the Everglades is collapsing but the real cost of Alligator Alcatraz isn’t just money

Ron DeSantis’ $608 million Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail in the Florida Everglades is shutting down next month, state officials have confirmed. The notorious Trump-backed tented camp, celebrated for its harsh conditions, will begin dismantling after less than a year of operation. But the real cost of this facility goes far…

International Business Times UK

No Books, Two Golden Statues: Trump's $130 Million Miami 'Presidential Library' Skyscraper Hit With Lawsuit

Donald Trump's planned $130M Miami presidential library skyscraper faces a lawsuit from residents alleging a $10 land deal breach of the US Constitution, questioning its commercial design.

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