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Ortega Expands US Real Estate Holdings with $165 Million Florida Purchase

Amancio Ortega's Pontegadea group purchased the 46-story Veneto Las Olas luxury residential building in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for $165 million, adding to its US real estate portfolio that includes recent purchases in New York and Chicago.

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DeSantis Appointee Named Florida Education Commissioner

Florida's Board of Education unanimously appointed Governor DeSantis's deputy chief of staff, Anastasios Kamoutsas, as the new education commissioner, pending Manny Diaz's permanent appointment as University of West Florida president; Kamoutsas's priorities include student safety, parental empowerme...

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Florida Board Rejects Ono for UF Presidency Amidst DEI Controversy

The Florida Board of Governors rejected Santa Ono's nomination as University of Florida president by a 10-6 vote on Tuesday, reversing the unanimous approval by the university's Board of Trustees, due to conservative criticism of his past support for DEI initiatives and other stances deemed "woke.

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Florida Mother Charged with Murder After Alleged Exorcism of 6-Year-Old Son

A six-year-old Florida boy, Ra'myl Pierre, was found dead in his home after a two-week absence from school; his mother, Rhonda Joyce Paulynice, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly performing an exorcism that led to his death.

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Florida's Intensified Immigration Enforcement Creates Widespread Fear

ICE agents in Florida are detaining undocumented immigrants at courthouses, causing fear among migrants, particularly those with I-220A status, who are now vulnerable to expedited deportation due to a recent policy shift; this has led to a climate of fear and uncertainty.

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Florida Makes Gold and Silver Legal Tender, Exempting Sales Tax

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill making gold and silver legal tender starting July 1, 2026, aiming for "economic self-determination" and exempting their purchase from sales tax immediately; the bill includes stringent regulations for financial institutions.

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Jolly Launches Democratic Gubernatorial Bid in Florida

Former Republican Congressman David Jolly announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid as a Democrat in Florida, aiming to challenge Republican dominance by focusing on economic issues, education, and gun safety, despite facing an uphill battle.

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Florida Men Charged in Fatal Boating Accident

Two Florida men face misdemeanor charges following the May 2024 boating death of 15-year-old Ella Adler in Key Biscayne; Carlos Alonso, 79, is charged with two Coast Guard navigation rule violations, and Edmund Hartley, 31, with four, after Adler was struck by Alonso's boat while wakeboarding.

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Florida Board Rejects University President Nominee Over DEI Concerns

The Florida Board of Governors rejected Santa Ono's nomination as University of Florida president on October 24th, 2023, due to conservative criticism of his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, reversing a unanimous trustee approval and restarting the search process.

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Florida Mother Charged with Murder After Believing She Exorcised Demons from Son

Six-year-old Ra'myl Pierre was found dead in his Florida home on Friday, May 19, 2024; his mother, Rhonda Paulynice, 31, has been charged with second-degree murder, believing she was exorcising demons.

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Sheriff Highlights Detention Bottleneck in Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd supports President Trump's immigration crackdown but cites a lack of federal detention capacity as a major impediment, hindering efforts to detain and deport illegal immigrants despite local law enforcement's willingness to assist; he suggests temporary housing as a soluti...

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Saharan Dust Cloud Headed for Southeastern US

A large Saharan dust cloud, currently over the Caribbean, is expected to reach Florida and parts of the southeastern US by the weekend, causing poor air quality and potential health problems; this is an earlier, denser plume than in previous years.

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