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‘Simply unacceptable’: DeSantis suggests alternative to longshoremen strike resolution
Read full article: ‘Simply unacceptable’: DeSantis suggests alternative to longshoremen strike resolutionStriking port workers across the nation and here in South Florida are staying on the picket lines, demanding better wages.
The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged on
Read full article: The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged onThe union representing striking U.S. dockworkers has reached a deal to suspend the strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Gov. DeSantis gives updates on Florida’s Big Bend recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis gives updates on Florida’s Big Bend recovery efforts following Hurricane HeleneFlorida Gov. DeSantis is holding a news conference at Horseshoe Beach on Tuesday, where he is expected to talk about the state’s recovery efforts following a path of destruction that was left by Hurricane Helene.
Recovery efforts just beginning in Florida’s Big Bend following Hurricane Helene’s destruction
Read full article: Recovery efforts just beginning in Florida’s Big Bend following Hurricane Helene’s destructionCommunities along Florida's big bend have been left severely damaged from powerful Hurricane Helene.
Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect Tuesday
Read full article: Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect TuesdayIn March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law prohibiting the homeless from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks in Florida. The new law — which goes into effect on Tuesday — also directs the Florida Department of Children and Families to authorize campsites with restrooms and access to treatment for substance abuse and mental health.
DeSantis on Hurricane Helene: At least 11 die in Florida, storm surge was over 15 feet
Read full article: DeSantis on Hurricane Helene: At least 11 die in Florida, storm surge was over 15 feetAs his administration responds to widespread destruction in Florida’s Gulf coast and Big Bend regions, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday that at least 11 deaths in the state were related to Hurricane Helene.
Nearly 3,900 National Guard troops deployed as Helene leaves trail of destruction across multiple states
Read full article: Nearly 3,900 National Guard troops deployed as Helene leaves trail of destruction across multiple statesNearly 3,900 National Guard troops have been deployed across Florida in the wake of Hurricane Helene, with numerous South Florida first responders heading north to join rescue and recovery efforts.
Will Helene cause insurance premiums to spike in South Florida? Expert weighs in
Read full article: Will Helene cause insurance premiums to spike in South Florida? Expert weighs inWhile South Florida wasn’t a direct target for Hurricane Helene, many are wondering if this latest Florida catastrophe will wind up costing homeowners more for property insurance.
Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane HeleneElectric vehicle owners who live in the path of hurricanes should be wary of the risk their cars could catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater as the powerful storm moves ashore.
Hurricane Helene affects Perry, Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, Bradenton
Read full article: Hurricane Helene affects Perry, Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, BradentonOfficials estimated Helene was to blame for at least four deaths: A sign fell on a car killing one in Florida. A tornado killed two in Georgia. A tree fell on a home in North Carolina killing one person.
Hurricane Helene’s rain bands affect Key West; drains clog and streets flood
Read full article: Hurricane Helene’s rain bands affect Key West; drains clog and streets floodHurricane Helene was moving fast Thursday on the Gulf of Mexico. The wide Category 2′s rain bands affected the Florida Keys. Waves crashed into the anchored concrete Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West.
Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakens
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakensTwo major weather systems are bringing heavy rain, high winds and more to Mexico’s southern Pacific coast on one side and the Caribbean on the other.
DeSantis declares state of emergency for 41 counties amid significant hurricane threat for northeastern Gulf Coast
Read full article: DeSantis declares state of emergency for 41 counties amid significant hurricane threat for northeastern Gulf CoastGov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 41 counties, including Monroe County, as an organizing cluster of storms over the western Caribbean is expected to gradually develop into a named storm over the next day or two and could quickly strengthen into a formidable hurricane.
Donald Trump gifted handcuffs used to arrest attempted assassination suspect
Read full article: Donald Trump gifted handcuffs used to arrest attempted assassination suspectFollowing an apparent foiled assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump was gifted the same handcuffs used to arrest the suspect.
Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris resume campaigning after apparent assassination attempt
Read full article: Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris resume campaigning after apparent assassination attemptThe presidential campaign is moving forward after a second apparent attempt on Donald Trump’s life over the weekend.
Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says
Read full article: Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor saysFlorida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that will run parallel to the federal probe.
Gov. DeSantis: Most serious charges under state law will be pursued against Trump attempted assassination suspect
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis: Most serious charges under state law will be pursued against Trump attempted assassination suspectFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Tuesday in West Palm Beach, two days after the apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
DeSantis on Trump: Florida will be conducting a parallel investigation into ‘attempted assassination’
Read full article: DeSantis on Trump: Florida will be conducting a parallel investigation into ‘attempted assassination’Law enforcement identified a suspected would-be assassin accused of firing a rifle near former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach County.
Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it next
Read full article: Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it nextTexas hospitals who are enrolled in state health plans, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program will start asking patients' immigration status in November.
Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlement
Read full article: Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlementA school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.
Florida law enforcers are investigating the state's abortion ballot initiative. Here's what to know
Read full article: Florida law enforcers are investigating the state's abortion ballot initiative. Here's what to knowState police in Florida are showing up at the homes of voters who signed a petition to get an abortion rights amendment on the ballot.
DeSantis says tax-funded site against abortion measure ‘above board’; critics call it ‘desperation’
Read full article: DeSantis says tax-funded site against abortion measure ‘above board’; critics call it ‘desperation’Taking questions from members of the media, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to critics of a taxpayer-funded website that appears to campaign against an upcoming ballot measure to put abortion rights in the state’s constitution.
Florida official under fire for using state resources to oppose amendment
Read full article: Florida official under fire for using state resources to oppose amendmentA Florida department head is under scrutiny over an official posting that appears to campaign against the upcoming abortion amendment vote.
Florida ‘whistleblower’ says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parks
Read full article: Florida ‘whistleblower’ says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parksA former state employee who said he leaked information about the plans to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks has apparently been fired.
Museum wants refund after Florida removes LGBTQ page from state tourism website
Read full article: Museum wants refund after Florida removes LGBTQ page from state tourism websiteLeaders of a South Florida LGBTQ history museum want a refund after the state removed a section from its official tourism website for LGBTQ travelers.
Fort Lauderdale mayoral candidate proposes homeless camp at Inter Miami stadium
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mayoral candidate proposes homeless camp at Inter Miami stadiumA candidate for Fort Lauderdale mayor has come up with a plan to house the homeless: Move them to the land around a pro soccer stadium.
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces funding for successful nursing education initiatives
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis announces funding for successful nursing education initiativesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at a college in Florida on Tuesday morning, where he discussed future funding for successful nursing education initiatives in the state.
Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim's sister in national forest
Read full article: Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim's sister in national forestA Florida man convicted of killing a college student and raping the murder victim's older sister in a national forest 30 years ago has been executed.
Gov. DeSantis halts ‘half baked’ plans at 9 state parks after public backlash
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis halts ‘half baked’ plans at 9 state parks after public backlashA controversial plan to develop parts of Florida’s state parks has sparked significant backlash, prompting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address public concerns on Wednesday.
Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'
Read full article: Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis said a controversial proposal by his administration to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels at state parks is “going back to the drawing board.”.
Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minors
Read full article: Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minorsA federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida law banning gender-affirming care can be enforced while a legal challenge plays out.
Protesters gather at Oleta River State Park, voice concern for development plans at 9 state parks
Read full article: Protesters gather at Oleta River State Park, voice concern for development plans at 9 state parksConcerns are growing over the state’s development plans at nine parks throughout Florida amid concerns of harming fragile ecosystems.
A Florida man set to be executed this week appeals to the US Supreme Court for a stay
Read full article: A Florida man set to be executed this week appeals to the US Supreme Court for a stayA Florida man scheduled to be put to death on Thursday is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delay his execution so that his challenge to Florida’s lethal injection procedures can be heard.
‘The fever is breaking’: DeSantis-backed school board candidates fall short in Florida
Read full article: ‘The fever is breaking’: DeSantis-backed school board candidates fall short in FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign to expand his conservative education agenda in Florida schools hit a stumbling block on Tuesday.
Your audience is filled with Republicans. The Democratic convention is underway. How to cover it?
Read full article: Your audience is filled with Republicans. The Democratic convention is underway. How to cover it?The Democratic convention presents Fox News Channel with a delicate challenge — how to cover a party suddenly enthused about its election chances when much of its audience has a different political view.
Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon
Read full article: Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil JonConvention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday.
Strategist who ran DeSantis' ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
Read full article: Strategist who ran DeSantis' ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for TrumpDonald Trump’s campaign is largely leaving paid canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts to outside groups like America PAC, funded in part by Elon Musk.
Conservatives are pushing a ‘parental rights’ agenda in Florida school board races. Will it work?
Read full article: Conservatives are pushing a ‘parental rights’ agenda in Florida school board races. Will it work?Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “parental rights” campaign didn’t win him the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s still waging that fight on another front.
‘Lab-grown’ meat maker files lawsuit against Florida ban
Read full article: ‘Lab-grown’ meat maker files lawsuit against Florida banA manufacturer of “lab-grown” meat has filed a lawsuit challenging a newly enacted Florida law that bans the sale of the product, arguing the restrictions give an unconstitutional advantage to Florida farmers over out-of-state competitors.
How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views
Read full article: How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing viewsAs X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used it as a megaphone to amplify his political views and those of the often right-wing figures he’s aligned with.
Musk’s interview with Trump marred by technical glitches
Read full article: Musk’s interview with Trump marred by technical glitchesElon Musk’s much-awaited interview with former President Donald Trump was marred by technical glitches on Monday, with people unable to join the audio conversation on X’s Spaces platform.
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinion
Read full article: Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinionGeorgia’s Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods now says school districts may teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.
Debby affects incoming and outgoing flights at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Debby affects incoming and outgoing flights at Miami International AirportDebby, a tropical storm strengthening into a hurricane, caused flight cancellations and delays on Sunday at Miami International Airport.
Tracking Debby: Cedar Key mayor expects island town to be underwater
Read full article: Tracking Debby: Cedar Key mayor expects island town to be underwaterA strengthening Debby in the Gulf of Mexico aimed to land Monday at or near Cedar Key, an island town, southwest of Gainesville, off the northwest coast of Florida.
Tracking Debby: Fort Myers Beach gets a simultaneous hit of storm surge, rain, high tide
Read full article: Tracking Debby: Fort Myers Beach gets a simultaneous hit of storm surge, rain, high tideStorm surge, heavy rain, and high tide hit at the same time Sunday in Fort Myers Beach, as Tropical Storm Debby moved north in the Gulf of Mexico.
‘Be ready to move’: Officials in northwestern Florida’s Gulf Coast call for evacuations
Read full article: ‘Be ready to move’: Officials in northwestern Florida’s Gulf Coast call for evacuationsOn Sunday, Tropical Storm Debby — forecast to strengthen into a hurricane — threatened to cause damage in northwestern Florida’s Gulf Coast.
DeSantis expands Florida’s state of emergency as Debby gets stronger in Gulf
Read full article: DeSantis expands Florida’s state of emergency as Debby gets stronger in GulfTropical Storm Debby was in the eastern Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. It is set to cause flooding in Florida’s Gulf Coast and strengthen into a hurricane Monday before making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend.
Debby prompts flood zone evacuations in Florida’s northwest central coast
Read full article: Debby prompts flood zone evacuations in Florida’s northwest central coastA depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. It was the fourth named storm of this Atlantic hurricane season.
Florida Big Bend prepares for Debby; DeSantis mobilizes National Guard
Read full article: Florida Big Bend prepares for Debby; DeSantis mobilizes National GuardTropical Depression Four was moving slowly over western Cuba on Saturday and was forecast to strengthen into a tropical depression and later into Hurricane Debby.
Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
Read full article: Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recountTrump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire has defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the Republican primary results in the 5th Congressional District.
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachings
Read full article: Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachingsGeorgia’s state superintendent of schools says he believes a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies violates the state’s law against teaching divisive racial concepts.
Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer
Read full article: Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summerMillions of children are going without extra food on the table this summer, after 13 states said no to joining a federal program that helps families in need buy groceries.
Gov. DeSantis, first lady award several churches through Hope Florida Initiative
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady award several churches through Hope Florida InitiativeFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference at the Tampa History Center on Monday morning where they awarded several churches through the Hope Florida Initiative.
Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday in Aventura
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday in AventuraGov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Thursday morning with Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris.
DeSantis gives take on Harris’ run for president; calls her time as vice president ‘disastrous’
Read full article: DeSantis gives take on Harris’ run for president; calls her time as vice president ‘disastrous’Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave his two cents Wednesday, days after Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign.
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
Read full article: Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security riskThe Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs
Read full article: Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runsThere is plenty of jockeying happening at the Republican National Convention among the party's potential 2028 presidential contenders.
Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2
Read full article: Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trump’s campaign.
2024 Election Latest: RNC enters second day with focus shifting to immigration
Read full article: 2024 Election Latest: RNC enters second day with focus shifting to immigrationThe Republican National Convention's second day is in full swing — now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate.
Kennedy and West third-party ballot drives are pushed by secretive groups and Republican donors
Read full article: Kennedy and West third-party ballot drives are pushed by secretive groups and Republican donorsWith early voting for the November presidential election set to begin in September in some states, there are signs across the country that groups are trying to affect the outcome by using deceptive means — and in most cases in ways that would benefit Republican Donald Trump.
What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its second day in Milwaukee
Read full article: What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its second day in MilwaukeeThe Republican National Convention heads into its second day in Milwaukee — now with Donald Trump as its official presidential nominee — as the party wades through how to message around the assassination attempt on Trump’s life over the weekend.
Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shooting
Read full article: Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shootingDonald Trump was celebrated Tuesday at the Republican National Convention by former rivals who just months ago leveled harsh critiques about him.
Theater festivals offer to give up their grants if DeSantis restores funding for Florida arts groups
Read full article: Theater festivals offer to give up their grants if DeSantis restores funding for Florida arts groupsLeaders of two performing arts festivals say that they will gladly give up their grants if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis restores the $32 million in state funding he nixed for more than 600 Florida arts groups.
Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says
Read full article: Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now expected to address former President Donald Trump’s nominating convention next week.
The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platforms
Read full article: The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platformsThe Supreme Court is keeping a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.
Several new laws go into effect in Florida on July 1st
Read full article: Several new laws go into effect in Florida on July 1stFrom new social media restrictions for minors, to car racing penalties across the state of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed several laws that will be going into effect on Monday July 1st.
Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums
Read full article: Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museumsAll over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Jury recommends death penalty for ex-prison guard trainee who murdered 5 women inside Florida bank
Read full article: Jury recommends death penalty for ex-prison guard trainee who murdered 5 women inside Florida bankA jury has recommended that a former prison guard trainee be sentenced to death for his execution-style murders of five women inside a Florida bank five years ago.
DeSantis suspends Hialeah councilwoman after federal fraud indictment
Read full article: DeSantis suspends Hialeah councilwoman after federal fraud indictmentFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended a member of the Hialeah City Council following her indictment and arrest on eight federal fraud charges.
Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for president
Read full article: Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for presidentAfter Melania Trump missed some key events in her husband's presidential campaign this year, she told reporters who asked about her thin schedule to “stay tuned.”.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes left-lane driving ban, 2 other Florida bills
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis vetoes left-lane driving ban, 2 other Florida billsA bill that would have banned left-lane “campers” on Florida highways will not become law after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed it and two other bills Friday.
Ex-Florida law enforcement official says he was forced to resign for defying illegal DeSantis orders
Read full article: Ex-Florida law enforcement official says he was forced to resign for defying illegal DeSantis ordersRepublican Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered illegal surveillance of immigrants and ignored concerns that relocating them from Texas to another state could be considered kidnapping or false imprisonment, the former chief of staff at the state’s top law enforcement agency said in a whistleblower lawsuit.
‘Quite unprecedented’: DeSantis slashes arts and culture from state budget
Read full article: ‘Quite unprecedented’: DeSantis slashes arts and culture from state budgetIn a significant blow to Florida’s arts and culture community, Florida. Gov Ron DeSantis has vetoed over $70,000 in funding for GableStage, which accounts for 3-4 percent of their budget.
Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger
Read full article: Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challengerConservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump.