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‘DOWN WITH THE FLOCK:’ Florida man uses simple trick to combat Flock cameras
Read full article: ‘DOWN WITH THE FLOCK:’ Florida man uses simple trick to combat Flock camerasOver the past few weekends, a St. Petersburg man has garnered widespread attention for his protest aimed at blocking Flock cameras.
Florida AG calls for inquiry into judge after alleged KKK fraud scheme
Read full article: Florida AG calls for inquiry into judge after alleged KKK fraud schemeFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Monday he asked Congress to open an impeachment inquiry into a circuit judge, citing her past work for the Southern Poverty Law Center and fraud allegations.
Cape Canaveral weighs property tax increase as city faces $4 million budget gap, depleted reserves
Read full article: Cape Canaveral weighs property tax increase as city faces $4 million budget gap, depleted reservesCape Canaveral city leaders are weighing a property tax increase as they work to close a projected $4 million budget gap while rebuilding emergency reserves that officials say were depleted after years of overspending.
Florida sheriffs, police, firefighters groups sound alarm over property tax amendment
Read full article: Florida sheriffs, police, firefighters groups sound alarm over property tax amendmentOn Monday, the Florida Sheriffs Association released a statement saying they were “significantly concerned” about Amendment 3, which if passed, would increase homestead exemptions from $50,000 to $250,000 over two years. They’re the latest in a wave of resistance against the measure, joining the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Professional Firefighters, the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and several prominent county sheriffs in the state, who warn the tax cut could affect funding to first responder services in Florida.
This is now Florida’s worst city for bed bugs, new study reveals
Read full article: This is now Florida’s worst city for bed bugs, new study revealsThis summer, pest control company Orkin has revealed its latest list of “bed bug cities” in the U.S. — and one Florida city managed to crack the upper echelons for the first time ever.
‘Unlawful policy:’ Florida AG blasts police department over transgender search rule
Read full article: ‘Unlawful policy:’ Florida AG blasts police department over transgender search ruleIn a letter this week, Uthmeier explained that the department’s guidance says searches should be conducted by an officer with the same “gender expression or identity” as the person being searched.
Vindman demands Moody call for release of Hope Florida grand jury report
Read full article: Vindman demands Moody call for release of Hope Florida grand jury reportDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman is calling for Sen. Ashley Moody to demand the release of the Hope Florida grand jury report. Speaking to reporters in front of the Florida Capitol on Thursday, Vindman criticized Moody, who was Florida attorney general at the time, over her office’s role in the Hope Florida scandal and claimed her involvement earned her appointment to the U.S. Senate.
Florida’s new ‘public nuisance’ law is now in effect. Here’s what it does
Read full article: Florida’s new ‘public nuisance’ law is now in effect. Here’s what it doesThis month, well over 100 laws finally kicked off in Florida — including a public nuisance law that brings several new rules to the table.
‘Past time we get the truth:’ Florida will investigate Dr. Fauci over COVID, AG says
Read full article: ‘Past time we get the truth:’ Florida will investigate Dr. Fauci over COVID, AG saysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday afternoon that his office will be launching an investigation into Anthony Fauci, a former chief medical adviser during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Tired of humans playing God!’ Thousands react to plan to release 32M modified mosquitoes in Florida
Read full article: ‘Tired of humans playing God!’ Thousands react to plan to release 32M modified mosquitoes in FloridaTech giant Google is seeking government approval to release 32 million mosquitoes into Florida — and the proposal has sparked reactions from thousands online.
Single Florida ticket scores Mega Millions’ $800M jackpot. Here’s where it was sold
Read full article: Single Florida ticket scores Mega Millions’ $800M jackpot. Here’s where it was soldThe ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing, claiming the estimated $800 million prize, or $344.2 million as a lump-sum cash payout.
New Florida rules advise against drugs for depression, anxiety for kids
Read full article: New Florida rules advise against drugs for depression, anxiety for kidsThe Florida Department of Health issued guidance for psychotropic pharmacotherapy in children 5 to 17, recommending against the use of drugs to treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety or attention-deficit related disorders in most cases.
Fishback stays on ballot after judge rejects residency claims
Read full article: Fishback stays on ballot after judge rejects residency claimsRepublican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will remain on the Aug. 18 primary ballot after a Leon Circuit Court judge ruled Monday his opponent, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, didn’t prove he lived outside the state within the last seven years.
Central Florida man arrested after emergency kicks off for flesh-eating parasites
Read full article: Central Florida man arrested after emergency kicks off for flesh-eating parasitesA Central Florida man was arrested after being accused of bringing in animals from a high-risk area for a flesh-eating parasite, according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
This Central Florida attraction is no longer America’s favorite. Here’s what took No. 1
Read full article: This Central Florida attraction is no longer America’s favorite. Here’s what took No. 1Tripadvisor has released its latest list of the highest-rated attractions nationwide — though last year’s top pick fell a few places this time around.
Florida immigration deportation orders surge in June
Read full article: Florida immigration deportation orders surge in JuneSince March, deportations ordered by immigration judges in Florida have increased 18 percent, according to recently released data. In June, judges issued 5,415 removal orders, a 17.6 percent increase compared to March’s 4,605 removal orders, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), a nonprofit that tracks immigration data.
Back-to-school shopping expected to break spending records this year
Read full article: Back-to-school shopping expected to break spending records this yearBack-to-school spending is on track to hit an all-time high this year, with families expected to shell out more than $43 billion on supplies, according to a new survey from the National Retail Federation.
This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data shows
Read full article: This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data showsOne major Florida metro has now eclipsed New York City in terms of its cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
‘Biggest jigsaw puzzle in history:’ This is Florida’s most ancient building
Read full article: ‘Biggest jigsaw puzzle in history:’ This is Florida’s most ancient buildingFlorida has plenty of historic structures for tourists to visit. But it turns out that this one is even older than the Sunshine State itself.
Inside Seminole County’s vote-by-mail count: New system will audit every ballot
Read full article: Inside Seminole County’s vote-by-mail count: New system will audit every ballotWith Florida’s Aug. 18 primary just over a month away, real vote-by-mail ballots are already coming back to Seminole County.
‘Experimental explosion’ reported off Central Florida coast, experts say
Read full article: ‘Experimental explosion’ reported off Central Florida coast, experts sayA strong “experimental explosion” was reported off the Atlantic Coast of Central Florida on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Cyclosporiasis cases in Florida, US could be undercounted, health expert says
Read full article: Cyclosporiasis cases in Florida, US could be undercounted, health expert saysA parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 20 counties in Florida. But experts say there could be more cases than what has been reported.
Florida gas prices could climb as Mideast tensions shake global oil markets
Read full article: Florida gas prices could climb as Mideast tensions shake global oil marketsTensions between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend pushed oil prices higher in overnight trading, renewing upward pressure on Florida gasoline prices, according to WKMG news partner WJXT.
Parasitic infection spreading across 18 states, including Florida; Michigan, New York, Illinois and Texas hardest hit
Read full article: Parasitic infection spreading across 18 states, including Florida; Michigan, New York, Illinois and Texas hardest hitCyclosporiasis is linked to contaminated produce or water — here’s what Florida health officials and the CDC want you to know
Federal court halts Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction in universities
Read full article: Federal court halts Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction in universitiesA federal appeals court Tuesday kept in place a district court’s preliminary injunction on Florida’s law banning “woke” instruction at public universities. A 2-1 ruling from the three-judge panel on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida’s assertion it could control the speech of its employees, including college professors, to be “a breathtaking assertion of power to ban unpopular ideas from public discourse in the very places the state’s own statutes recognize as centers of inquiry.”
Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug possession charges
Read full article: Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug possession chargesFormer Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle.
Publix recalls GreenWise organic blueberries over E. coli concerns
Read full article: Publix recalls GreenWise organic blueberries over E. coli concernsA produce company is recalling GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in eight states due to possible E. coli O145 contamination linked to 12 confirmed illnesses.
NASA on track to beat China to the moon, administrator says
Read full article: NASA on track to beat China to the moon, administrator saysIsaacman laid out the agency’s timeline over the weekend on CBS’s Face the Nation, offering a detailed look at how NASA plans to pull off a 2028 moon landing through its Artemis program.
Back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this month in Florida. Here’s what to grab
Read full article: Back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this month in Florida. Here’s what to grabOver 100 new laws took effect this week, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.
DeSantis plans to label these groups as terrorists under new Florida law
Read full article: DeSantis plans to label these groups as terrorists under new Florida lawOn Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intention to label roughly 100 groups as “terrorist organizations” under a new state law.