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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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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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Reduced Inequality
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1,000 Elkhorn Corals Planted to Reverse Florida Reef Decline

A taskforce is planting over 1,000 nursery-grown elkhorn corals in the Florida Keys to combat the 90% loss of healthy coral cover over the last 40 years, primarily due to climate change, in a collaborative effort involving multiple organizations.

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Life Below Water
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Miami Beach Art Deco District Faces Demolition Under Affordable Housing Plan

A proposed update to Florida's 2023 Live Local Act threatens to demolish most of Miami Beach's Art Deco District to make way for affordable housing, sparking controversy over the economic and cultural consequences, despite the area being Florida's second-largest tourist attraction.

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Army Rangers Suspended After Unauthorized Beach Shooting

At least 18 US Army Rangers fired blanks near Crab Island in Florida on Friday, prompting investigations and temporary suspensions after alarming beachgoers and boaters; the incident was not part of a nearby pirate festival.

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Universal Epic Universe Opens, Intensifying Orlando Theme Park Competition

Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park opened on May 22nd, 2025, featuring worlds based on Harry Potter, Super Mario, and more, representing a $7.7 billion investment and intensifying competition with Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

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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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255 Arrested in Florida Human Trafficking Sting

A nine-day Polk County operation, "Fool Around and Find Out," netted 255 arrests—255 suspected human traffickers, child sex predators, and illegal immigrants—the highest number ever in a single sheriff's office sting, revealing 36 illegal immigrants, including 26 untraceable ones.

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ICE Detains Long-Term Florida Resident Pastor, Leaving Family in Crisis

Florida pastor Maurilio Ambrocio, a legal resident with a stay, was detained by ICE on April 18th, leaving his five U.S. citizen children and community facing financial hardship and emotional distress, despite his lack of criminal record and two decades of residency.

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No Poverty
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Universal Orlando Opens Epic Universe Theme Park

Universal Orlando Resort opened its new Epic Universe theme park on June 1, 2024, an 110-acre, multibillion-dollar park featuring five themed areas and advanced technology, aiming to create a full-week destination experience.

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Florida Bans Development in State Parks After Bipartisan Backlash

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning golf courses, ball fields, and sports facilities in state parks, requiring 30-day public notices for conservation area changes following widespread bipartisan opposition to previous development plans.

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Life on Land
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Florida ICE Raids: Pastor's Detention Highlights Crackdown's Human Cost

In Florida, Pastor Maurilio Ambrocio, a legal resident with a stay of removal, was detained during a large-scale ICE operation; this action has had catastrophic consequences for his family and community.

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