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Musk tests the role of money in U.S. politics with multimillion-dollar effort to back Trump
Read full article: Musk tests the role of money in U.S. politics with multimillion-dollar effort to back TrumpNext week’s presidential election isn’t just a referendum on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
Read full article: Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion adsA federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot.
‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, on the mend; fundraiser raises money for rescue animals
Read full article: ‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, on the mend; fundraiser raises money for rescue animalsAs “Trooper” the dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations earlier this month adjusts to his foster home, fundraising efforts to help him and dogs like him are in the works.
State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics
Read full article: State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politicsAt least two dozen states have passed or proposed “alien land laws” targeting Chinese nationals and companies from purchasing property or land because of China’s status as a foreign adversary.
Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanes
Read full article: Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanesThe U.S. Postal Service says it has reopened all of its mail processing centers in areas of Florida and North Carolina hit by recent hurricanes.
DeSantis visits South Florida as he continues use of taxpayer dollars to fight abortion measure
Read full article: DeSantis visits South Florida as he continues use of taxpayer dollars to fight abortion measureFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis used an official Coral Gables visit Monday to continue his use of taxpayer dollars to fight an abortion rights amendment.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass
Read full article: Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures passVoters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions.
The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy
Read full article: The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policyThe federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company.
Arrest made in case of dog left abandoned along I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida
Read full article: Arrest made in case of dog left abandoned along I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton hitting FloridaThe story of Trooper, the dog that was found chained to a fence in flood waters as Hurricane Milton approached Florida, captured the hearts of many.
Owner of ‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, now faces animal cruelty charges
Read full article: Owner of ‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, now faces animal cruelty chargesThe owner of a dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations last week in Tampa has been found and now faces animal cruelty charges.
Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions
Read full article: Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitionsFlorida's government has threatened TV stations over an ad promoting an abortion-rights ballot measure and is now alleging fraud in petitions to get it before voters.
Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane MiltonFlorida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.
Miami-Dade School Board candidates debate on This Week In South Florida
Read full article: Miami-Dade School Board candidates debate on This Week In South FloridaMary Blanco and Max Tuchman are both candidates running for election to the Miami-Dade County Public School Board to represent District 7. Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg hosted a short debate on Sunday.
Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton
Read full article: Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and MiltonThe devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.
Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage
Read full article: Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortageMany Floridians spent much of Saturday either waiting hours in line for gas, trying to get home or beginning the arduous work of cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton-related tornado turns fatal in St. Lucie County
Read full article: Hurricane Milton-related tornado turns fatal in St. Lucie CountyA tornado ravaged through the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, a retirement community in St. Lucie County’s Lakewood Park neighborhood, and killed six residents.
More than 700 rescued in Hillsborough County; Leon County Humane Society squashes rumors about dog found on I-75
Read full article: More than 700 rescued in Hillsborough County; Leon County Humane Society squashes rumors about dog found on I-75Daylight revealed the damage and debris left behind from Hurricane Milton in a north Tampa neighborhood off Nebraska Avenue.
Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida
Read full article: Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through FloridaFlorida residents are repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Milton and cleaning up debris.
FCC rebukes DeSantis for ‘dangerous’ threats against TV stations airing ‘Yes on 4′ abortion ad
Read full article: FCC rebukes DeSantis for ‘dangerous’ threats against TV stations airing ‘Yes on 4′ abortion adFlorida’s heated abortion rights debate is now a free speech debate and the Federal Communications Commission is now rebuking the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis for what an official calls a censorship attempt.
Although Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain in the dark
Read full article: Although Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain in the darkRescue teams are plucking Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton after the storm smashed through coastal communities.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm
Read full article: The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 stormHurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.
Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene response
Read full article: Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene responseVice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump “incredibly irresponsible” for spreading falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Helene’s destruction.
Tropical Storm Warning issued for all of South Florida as Hurricane Milton heads toward Tampa Bay
Read full article: Tropical Storm Warning issued for all of South Florida as Hurricane Milton heads toward Tampa BayFlorida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast is racing against a Category 5 hurricane as workers sprint to pick up debris left over from Helene two weeks ago and highways have been clogged with people fleeing ahead of the storm.
Hurricane Helene debris litters Tampa streets ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Hurricane Helene debris litters Tampa streets ahead of Hurricane MiltonFlorida Gulf Coast residents were dealing with a nightmarish déjà vu. They had less than two weeks to recover from Hurricane Helene when they learned they had to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Pinellas County to turn off barrier island’s water service
Read full article: Hurricane Milton: Pinellas County to turn off barrier island’s water serviceTo prepare for Hurricane Milton, the waterlines for St. Pete Beach, a resort city on a barrier island west of St. Petersburg, are set to turn off on Tuesday morning.
Florida Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Milton while still recovering from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Florida Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Milton while still recovering from Hurricane HeleneFlorida Gulf Coast residents were dealing with a nightmarish déjà vu. They had less than two weeks to recover from Hurricane Helene when they learned they had to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Fort Lauderdale mayor declares state of emergency
Read full article: Hurricane Milton: Fort Lauderdale mayor declares state of emergencyEven before feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, Fort Lauderdale was already dealing with flooding on Sunday. Mayor Dean J. Trantalis declared a state of emergency.
Hurricane Milton: DeSantis extends state of emergency to 51 counties
Read full article: Hurricane Milton: DeSantis extends state of emergency to 51 countiesAs Hurricane Milton approached Florida from the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, Gov. Ron DeSantis extended his declaration of a state of emergency from 32 to 51 counties — including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe.
Zoo Miami closes Sunday after DeSantis declares state of emergency
Read full article: Zoo Miami closes Sunday after DeSantis declares state of emergencyNorth Miami Beach was among the cities distributing sandbags Sunday to help residents in flood-prone areas prepare for the risk of storms as a hurricane remained on Florida’s forecast.
Flood watch in effect in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, sandbagging sites open
Read full article: Flood watch in effect in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, sandbagging sites openNorth Miami Beach was among the cities distributing sandbags Sunday to help residents in flood-prone areas prepare for the risk of storms as a hurricane remained on Florida’s forecast.
Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida's Tampa Bay region
Read full article: Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida's Tampa Bay regionThe National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will likely be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, most likely on Wednesday.
‘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.