February 22, 2023 Universal school choice grows in popularity as more GOP-led states expand options for students School choice for all students is becoming a trend in Republican-led states, with two states enacting new laws already in 2023, and others moving in that direction.
February 22, 2023 Florida man who police say was driving the car of a dead Lyft driver charged with murder in separate case A Florida man has been charged with murder and other counts. The man was allegedly found driving the car of a dead Lyft driver. He is being held in North Carolina on a $2 million bond.
February 22, 2023 Florida college coach 'fat shamed,' cut student-athlete who asked for help before she died by suicide: lawsuit Former Jacksonville University track coach allegedly called Julia Pernsteiner, who struggled with learning disabilities, a "retard" and ridiculed her until she died by suicide.
February 22, 2023 Florida woman throws puppies into bushes, leaving them abandoned in shelter parking lot A Marion County woman was arrested after she was caught on camera throwing eight-week-old puppies into bushes outside an animal shelter, deputies said.
February 22, 2023 Florida, home of ‘crystal meth and alligators,’ will hurt DeSantis with voters claims MSNBC MSNBC contributor Jason Johnson claimed that when voters think of Florida, they mostly think of "crystal meth and alligators" in a segment on Ron DeSantis' political aspirations.
February 22, 2023 Florida to execute first inmate in 4 years as state looks to enact country's lowest death penalty threshold Protesters in Florida are seeking to eliminate the death penalty as the state is set to carry out its first execution since 2019. Gov. DeSantis signed the death warrant on Monday.
February 22, 2023 Pregnant Florida suspect in Uber murder seeks release because unborn baby not charged with crime Natalia Harrell was six weeks pregnant when she shot 28-year-old Gladys Yvette Borcela inside a moving Uber in Miami, according to court papers and officials.
February 22, 2023 Palin tells Ron DeSantis to sit out 2024 presidential race, says he could run 'someday, but not right now' Former Alaska Governor and 2008 presidential running mate said that Governor Ron DeSantis should not run for president against Donald Trump next cycle.
February 21, 2023 South Florida pregnant inmate seeks release, saying unborn baby is innocent of crimes A South Florida woman accused of shooting an Uber passenger is petitioning for her release, arguing her unborn baby of 8 months is innocent of crimes.
February 21, 2023 Florida amusement park ride stops midair while carriages flip with unbelted riders: 'Can't trust it anymore' An amusement park ride at the Florida State Fair abruptly shut down on Feb. 17, causing carriages to begin whipping side to side and leaving people terrified.