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Spread of flesh-eating parasites sparks new rules in Southern US

The USDA confirmed in early June that the New World Screwworm has spread into the US

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

Smoke drifts into Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, as air quality declines and 50 homes destroyed

The Guardian - US · Apr 22

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires are intensifying across the southeastern U.S. They've destroyed nearly 50 homes in Georgia

The Independent UK · Apr 22

DeSantis Vows to Veto Florida Legislature's Immigration Bill As Clash With Local GOP Leaders Escalates

Despite its seemingly hardline stance, DeSantis dismissed the bill as insufficient, accusing legislators of moving to the left on immigration

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Florida's GOP-Controlled Legislature Strips DeSantis' Immigration Powers: 'We Should Have Accountability'

The Legislature's decision follows DeSantis' call for a special session to broaden his migrant relocation program

Latin Times · Jan 29, 2025

Florida Republicans Break with DeSantis on Immigration in Shocking Move, Refuse His Request for Special Session

Florida Republicans defy Gov. Ron DeSantis by rejecting his special session request, introducing their own immigration bill, and overriding his budget veto in a rare power struggle.

Latin Times · Jan 27, 2025

DeSantis Faces Florida GOP Rebellion Over Immigration Enforcement In The State

State lawmakers rejected DeSantis' call for a special legislative session to discuss immigration, planning to deal with the topic on their programmed schedule.

Latin Times · Jan 27, 2025

Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia could be up to $371M

Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Florida agriculture losses between $78M and $371M from Hurricane Idalia, preliminary estimate says

Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Florida's new DeSantis-backed laws address immigration, guns and more

Employers who hire immigrants in the country illegally will face tough punishments and gun owners will have more freedoms when more than 200 new Florida laws take effect Saturday

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023