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Coral Reef Restoration Could Save Millions in Flood Damage
A new study finds that restoring coral reefs in Florida and Puerto Rico could save over $391 million annually in flood damage and protect nearly 3,000 people each year by acting as natural barriers against storm waves, highlighting the cost-effectiveness of natural infrastructure solutions compared ...
Coral Reef Restoration Could Save Millions in Flood Damage
A new study finds that restoring coral reefs in Florida and Puerto Rico could save over $391 million annually in flood damage and protect nearly 3,000 people each year by acting as natural barriers against storm waves, highlighting the cost-effectiveness of natural infrastructure solutions compared ...
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44% Bias Score
Jacksonville Officer Fired After Accidental Shooting During Traffic Stop
Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer Mindy Cardwell accidentally shot driver Jason Arrington in the leg during a traffic stop on December 13, 2024, after she had difficulty removing his legally-carried Glock .45 from its holster; Cardwell has been fired, and the Sheriff's Office implemented a new policy p...
Jacksonville Officer Fired After Accidental Shooting During Traffic Stop
Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer Mindy Cardwell accidentally shot driver Jason Arrington in the leg during a traffic stop on December 13, 2024, after she had difficulty removing his legally-carried Glock .45 from its holster; Cardwell has been fired, and the Sheriff's Office implemented a new policy p...
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36% Bias Score
DeSantis Appoints Moody to Senate, Replacing Rubio
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who is nominated for Secretary of State; Moody, known for her conservative stances and legal battles against the Biden administration, will serve the remaining two years of Rubio's term.
DeSantis Appoints Moody to Senate, Replacing Rubio
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who is nominated for Secretary of State; Moody, known for her conservative stances and legal battles against the Biden administration, will serve the remaining two years of Rubio's term.
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Florida Public Defender Receives Probation for Fatal Accident"
In Coral Gables, Florida, on March 5, 2024, public defender Veronica Bilbao de la Vega struck and killed 22-year-old Danny Bishop with her truck while driving with an expired license; she received probation, community service, and a driving course.
Florida Public Defender Receives Probation for Fatal Accident"
In Coral Gables, Florida, on March 5, 2024, public defender Veronica Bilbao de la Vega struck and killed 22-year-old Danny Bishop with her truck while driving with an expired license; she received probation, community service, and a driving course.
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56% Bias Score
Florida Doctor Charged with Child Sex Abuse, One Victim Dies by Suicide
Florida palliative care doctor Steven Andrew Leedy faces federal charges for producing child sex abuse material and coercing at least ten minors nationwide into self-harm; one 13-year-old victim died by suicide after a video call with the accused.
Florida Doctor Charged with Child Sex Abuse, One Victim Dies by Suicide
Florida palliative care doctor Steven Andrew Leedy faces federal charges for producing child sex abuse material and coercing at least ten minors nationwide into self-harm; one 13-year-old victim died by suicide after a video call with the accused.
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52% Bias Score
Florida to Pay Restitution for Abuse at Dozier School for Boys
The state of Florida will pay restitution to over 800 people who suffered abuse at the Dozier School for Boys and a sister school in Okeechobee, after a formal apology for decades of abuse; $20 million was allocated, reflecting a belated acknowledgment of systemic failures.
Florida to Pay Restitution for Abuse at Dozier School for Boys
The state of Florida will pay restitution to over 800 people who suffered abuse at the Dozier School for Boys and a sister school in Okeechobee, after a formal apology for decades of abuse; $20 million was allocated, reflecting a belated acknowledgment of systemic failures.
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24% Bias Score
FBI Fugitive Apprehended During Routine Traffic Stop
Lady Lake Police Sgt. Michelle Bilbrey arrested Donald Eugene Fields II, a fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, during a routine traffic stop on Saturday, following an investigation that uncovered an unregistered license plate. Fields faces federal child sex trafficking charges and state chil...
FBI Fugitive Apprehended During Routine Traffic Stop
Lady Lake Police Sgt. Michelle Bilbrey arrested Donald Eugene Fields II, a fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, during a routine traffic stop on Saturday, following an investigation that uncovered an unregistered license plate. Fields faces federal child sex trafficking charges and state chil...
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Florida Sheriff Urges Undocumented Immigrants to Self-Deport
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd urged undocumented immigrants to self-deport ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing potential prison sentences; Governor Ron DeSantis called a special session to fund efforts to combat illegal immigration, aligning with Trump's anticipated stricter policies.
Florida Sheriff Urges Undocumented Immigrants to Self-Deport
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd urged undocumented immigrants to self-deport ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing potential prison sentences; Governor Ron DeSantis called a special session to fund efforts to combat illegal immigration, aligning with Trump's anticipated stricter policies.
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64% Bias Score
Florida Cannabis Activists Resubmit Legalization Initiative for 2026 Ballot
Cannabis activists in Florida submitted a new recreational marijuana legalization initiative for the 2026 ballot, addressing criticisms of a similar measure that failed in November 2024 by prohibiting public consumption and child-attractive packaging, and including a provision allowing for potential...
Florida Cannabis Activists Resubmit Legalization Initiative for 2026 Ballot
Cannabis activists in Florida submitted a new recreational marijuana legalization initiative for the 2026 ballot, addressing criticisms of a similar measure that failed in November 2024 by prohibiting public consumption and child-attractive packaging, and including a provision allowing for potential...
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Kennedy's Nomination Echoes Florida's Anti-Vaccine Public Health Policy
Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US Health Secretary mirrors Florida's experience with anti-vaccine Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, raising concerns about declining vaccination rates and potential outbreaks of preventable diseases, as evidenced by Florida's drop from 93.3% to 88....
Kennedy's Nomination Echoes Florida's Anti-Vaccine Public Health Policy
Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US Health Secretary mirrors Florida's experience with anti-vaccine Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, raising concerns about declining vaccination rates and potential outbreaks of preventable diseases, as evidenced by Florida's drop from 93.3% to 88....
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56% Bias Score
Florida Manatees: Not Native, Recent Arrivals, Study Finds
Researchers found Florida manatees migrated north in significant numbers only after the Little Ice Age, challenging previous assumptions and potentially influencing conservation efforts focused on creating new warm-water refuges as fossil fuel plants close.
Florida Manatees: Not Native, Recent Arrivals, Study Finds
Researchers found Florida manatees migrated north in significant numbers only after the Little Ice Age, challenging previous assumptions and potentially influencing conservation efforts focused on creating new warm-water refuges as fossil fuel plants close.
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40% Bias Score
Florida Enacts Strict Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Florida's new law, effective January 1st, 2024, prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14-15 year olds, aiming to reduce negative mental health impacts and cyberbullying, but faces legal challenges for violating free speech rights.
Florida Enacts Strict Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Florida's new law, effective January 1st, 2024, prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14-15 year olds, aiming to reduce negative mental health impacts and cyberbullying, but faces legal challenges for violating free speech rights.
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48% Bias Score
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