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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.
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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68% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
Florida Bans Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning fluoride addition to public drinking water, impacting over 70% of Floridians on community water systems, following concerns about potential health effects and mirroring a similar ban in Utah.
Florida Bans Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning fluoride addition to public drinking water, impacting over 70% of Floridians on community water systems, following concerns about potential health effects and mirroring a similar ban in Utah.
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56% Bias Score
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.
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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16% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
Florida Court Rules Against Minors' Abortion Access Without Parental Consent
A Florida appeals court deemed unconstitutional a law allowing minors to obtain abortions without parental consent, citing parental due process rights and aligning with recent state and federal court decisions restricting abortion access; a 17-year-old seeking an abortion without parental consent wa...
Florida Court Rules Against Minors' Abortion Access Without Parental Consent
A Florida appeals court deemed unconstitutional a law allowing minors to obtain abortions without parental consent, citing parental due process rights and aligning with recent state and federal court decisions restricting abortion access; a 17-year-old seeking an abortion without parental consent wa...
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60% Bias Score
Florida Nurse Arrested for Abusing Quadriplegic Patient
A Florida nurse, Nia Ayers, 24, was arrested for aggravated assault after home surveillance footage showed her repeatedly abusing an 18-year-old quadriplegic woman, including taping her mouth shut, shaking her violently, and suffocating her with a washcloth.
Florida Nurse Arrested for Abusing Quadriplegic Patient
A Florida nurse, Nia Ayers, 24, was arrested for aggravated assault after home surveillance footage showed her repeatedly abusing an 18-year-old quadriplegic woman, including taping her mouth shut, shaking her violently, and suffocating her with a washcloth.
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32% Bias Score
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