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June 1, 2024

Florida helicopter pilot charged with harassing protected birds after landing on shorebird nesting site

The protected shorebirds have gathered at Egmont Key State Park to breed, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

June 1, 2024

Ron DeSantis touts Florida's education system, slams woke academia in Sarasota address

Gov. Ron DeSantis used a speech at New College of Florida to take on the educational establishment, while touting his accomplishments as he attempts to remake Florida public education. (David Unsworth/Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital)

June 1, 2024

Florida columnist retires after claiming state has become ‘gay-bashing authoritarian dystopia’

A columnist with a Florida media outlet announced his retirement this week, blaming it on the state and the country leaning into conservative politics.

May 31, 2024

Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Black airman at home is fired, shooting 'not objectively reasonable'

The Florida sheriff's deputy who shot and killed an airman earlier this month during a response call has been terminated from the agency, authorities said Friday.

May 31, 2024

Invasive, 5-foot-long lizard seen near road in Florida, video shows: ‘Did a double take’

A nonnative, massive lizard was seen in the western part of Florida this month by a woman who captured video of an Asian water monitor near a road in North Port.

May 31, 2024

Biden's move to lift financial restrictions on notorious dictatorship triggers backlash

Rep. Carlos Gimenez led a slew of criticism against the Biden administration and specifically the Treasury Department after it adjusted regulations aimed at more freedom for Cuban businesses.

May 31, 2024

Teen girl dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove theme park pool, police say

A 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday has died, authorities said.

May 30, 2024

Brazilian fugitive involved in massacre of 11 people lied on US asylum application: prosecutors

A former Brazilian military police officer is facing up to 20 years in prison after he allegedly lied to immigration officials about being involved in a deadly 2015 massacre in Brazil.

May 30, 2024

School choice could cause some Florida public schools to close as parents seek other education options

Florida public schools are suffering from enrollment loss due to parents seeking other educational options. The largest three districts in the state suffered the most.

May 29, 2024

Florida woman jumps from pier to evade cops after public sex romp, police say

A young man and woman in Florida were taken into custody after police received reports of a public sexual encounter on a pier on Memorial Day.