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Trump Urges DeSantis to Appoint Lara Trump to Senate

President-elect Trump is pushing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to fill Senator Marco Rubio's Senate seat, which will be vacated upon Rubio's confirmation as Secretary of State; the decision is expected by early January.

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Photographer Uses Surreal Art to Depict Florida's Climate Crisis

Anastasia Samoylova's photography exhibition, showcasing surreal images of Florida's decaying pastel-pink landscapes, is currently displayed at the Met Museum and Saatchi Gallery; her work uses vibrant colors to depict the anxieties of environmental collapse, contrasting with the reality of recent h...

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2,600 Drug Convictions to be Vacated in Broward County Crack Cocaine Sting Case

Florida State Attorney Harold Pryor will vacate nearly 2,600 drug convictions from a Broward County Sheriff's Office sting operation (1988-1990) where deputies manufactured and sold crack cocaine to buyers who were subsequently arrested and convicted, a practice deemed unlawful by the Florida Suprem...

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Murder Suspect Apprehended After Three Years, Thanks to TikTok Video

Benjamin Robert "Bambi" Williams, accused of the 2021 murder of his ex-girlfriend Joana Peca in St. Petersburg, Florida, was arrested in Mexico City after being identified from a TikTok video and has been extradited to the US to face charges of premeditated murder and child abuse.

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Florida Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for $190 Million Ponzi Scheme

A Florida woman, Johanna Garcia, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in a $190 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of nearly $90 million, involving fraudulent short-term loans and a subsequent scheme after the initial one was shut down.

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Former Ballerina Sentenced to 20 Years for Husband's Manslaughter

Ashley Benefield, a 33-year-old former ballerina, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of her husband, Doug Benefield, 58, who she shot on September 27, 2020, in their Florida home; she claimed self-defense, but prosecutors argued the act was motivated by a custody dispute.

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Florida Special Elections Trigger Political Chain Reaction

Special elections are underway in Florida's Congressional Districts 1 and 6 to replace Representatives Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, who joined the Trump administration; numerous candidates are vying for the seats, including high-profile state officials.

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Photographer Uses Pastel Colors to Highlight Florida's Climate Crisis

Russian-born American photographer Anastasia Samoylova's exhibition features subtly disturbing images of Florida's decaying landscapes, using pastel colors to highlight the climate crisis's insidious nature; her work, currently displayed at the Met and Saatchi Gallery, contrasts typical environmenta...

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Florida Man's Self-Defense Claim in Gay Man's Murder Challenged by Prosecutors

In Tampa, Florida, Gerald Radford is charged with second-degree murder and a hate crime for shooting John Lay at a dog park; Radford claims self-defense, but prosecutors cite witness testimony of homophobic harassment and conflicting forensic evidence.

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Pine Hills, Florida, Leads U.S. Cities in Income Growth, Reaching $71,735 Median

Median household income in the U.S. rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, but Pine Hills, Florida saw a 65% increase, reaching $71,735, driven by high earners moving in, despite still remaining below the national median of $80,610.

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Sheriff Chronister Withdraws from DEA Administrator Nomination

Chad Chronister, Hillsborough County Sheriff, withdrew his nomination for DEA Administrator on Tuesday, three days after President-elect Trump announced it, citing his commitment to ongoing county initiatives and facing criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Three Palm Beach Deputies Killed in Crash; Memorial Draws Thousands

Three Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies were killed in a traffic accident on November 21st; a memorial service with over 7,000 attendees, including President-elect Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis, was held on Tuesday.

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