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Lara Trump Withdraws From Consideration for Rubio's Senate Seat

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, withdrew her name from consideration for Florida Senator Marco Rubio's vacated Senate seat on Saturday, citing careful consideration and encouragement from others; Governor Ron DeSantis will now appoint Rubio's replacement.

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Florida Charges Attempted Assassin with Attempted Felony Murder

Florida authorities charged Ryan Wesley Routh with attempted felony murder for a multicar crash that injured a 6-year-old girl after a traffic stop on I-95 following his arrest for attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump on September 15 in West Palm Beach.

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Bezos's Florida Move Saves an Estimated $1 Billion in Taxes

Jeff Bezos relocated from Washington to Florida in late 2023, avoiding an estimated $1 billion in state capital gains taxes on $13.6 billion in Amazon stock sales this year, highlighting the impact of differing state tax policies on the ultra-wealthy.

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TikTok Video Leads to Arrest in 2021 Murder Case

Benjamin Williams, accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend Joana Peca in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 31, 2021, was arrested in Mexico City on November 30, 2023, after a TikTok video featuring news coverage of the case led to his identification and capture.

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Trump-Backed Patronis Announces Candidacy for Florida's 1st Congressional District

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, endorsed by President Trump and key House Republicans, announced his candidacy for Florida's 1st Congressional District on Thursday, focusing on combating "wokeness," promoting fiscal responsibility, and exploring gold and silver as legal tender. He wi...

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Luxury Real Estate Brokers Charged with Sex Trafficking

Three brothers, Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander—two luxury real estate brokers and one lawyer—were arrested on Wednesday and charged with sex trafficking in New York and Florida, accused of repeatedly drugging and raping dozens of women over more than a decade, using their wealth and influence to targ...

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Florida Files Attempted Felony Murder Charge Against Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a state-level charge of attempted felony murder against Ryan Wesley Routh for a multi-vehicle crash that injured a 6-year-old girl; the crash followed a traffic stop on I-95 during the apprehension of Routh, who already faces federal charges for attemp...

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Florida Files Attempted Felony Murder Charge Against Trump Assassination Suspect

Florida issued an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, already facing federal charges for trying to assassinate Donald Trump, due to a traffic accident caused by the police pursuit of Routh injuring a 6-year-old girl; the state claims federal obstruction in their own invest...

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Florida's Stricter Immigration Laws Defy Negative Economic Predictions

Florida's economy grew significantly despite new laws restricting illegal immigration, a fact that Governor DeSantis highlighted to counter negative media predictions. The state's GDP increased by 3.2% and added 133,000 jobs, according to official data.

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Florida Business Owner Fatally Struck by Shoplifters

Ilson Miriam Kim, a 64-year-old Florida beauty supply store owner, was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by shoplifters she was attempting to stop at her Jacksonville store, Beauty Max, on December 6th, leaving behind her husband and two daughters.

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Florida Lawmakers Seek to Repeal Post-Parkland Gun Control Measures

Florida lawmakers have filed bills to repeal gun control measures, including the red flag law and the minimum age for rifle purchases, passed after the 2018 Parkland shooting; the bills face opposition in the state Senate.

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Florida Bill Would Force DACA Students to Pay Out-of-State Tuition

Florida state Senator Randy Fine proposed S.B. 90, requiring Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to pay out-of-state tuition, claiming it costs Florida $45 million annually; opponents argue it creates financial barriers for students who have lived in Florida most of their lives.

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