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Florida to Open Second Immigration Detention Facility Amidst "Alligator Alcatraz" Controversy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans for a second immigration detention facility in Baker Correctional, with a 2,000-bed capacity, partnering with DHS after a federal judge halted construction of the first facility, "Alligator Alcatraz," due to alleged environmental violations.

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rise with Warming Waters

Florida sponge fisherman George Billiris nearly died from Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria contracted from a minor cut while fishing in July 2019; rising ocean temperatures due to climate change are expanding the bacteria's reach and increasing infection rates, with 17 cases in Louisiana, ...

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Body of Missing North Carolina Teen Found in Florida

The body of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, missing for over a week after sending a distress message to his mother, was found in a Florida retention pond; the cause of death is under investigation.

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Florida Woman Arrested for Impersonating Nurse, Endangering Thousands

A Florida woman, Autumn Bardisa, was arrested for impersonating a nurse and providing care to over 4,400 patients at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway from June 2024 to January 2025 without proper credentials, leading to a seven-month investigation.

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Congressman Mills Faces Revenge Porn Allegations

Florida Congressman Cory Mills faces allegations from a former girlfriend, Lindsey Langston, of threatening to release explicit videos and images following their breakup; Langston filed a police report on July 14th, leading to an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Florida Shooting Survivor Relocates to North Carolina for Fresh Start

Jamie Petersen, a 47-year-old radiology technician, relocated from Brandon, Florida to Brevard, North Carolina in December 2023 after a shooting incident and dissatisfaction with her previous living conditions. She purchased a $400,000 home with a 20 percent down payment, securing a job with a raise...

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Florida to Resume Black Bear Hunt Amidst Growing Human-Bear Conflicts

Florida will hold its first black bear hunt in a decade from December 6th to 28th, 2025, with a limit of 187 permits due to growing human-bear conflicts and rising bear populations, despite opposition citing habitat encroachment as the main issue.

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Florida Judge Weighs Challenges to Law Restricting Citizen Ballot Initiatives

A federal judge in Florida is considering challenges to a new state law restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives, impacting campaigns for Medicaid expansion and recreational marijuana; the law limits participation by non-citizens, shortens petition return times, and increases penalties for violati...

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Judge Halts Construction of Florida Immigrant Detention Center Amid Environmental Lawsuit

A federal judge temporarily halted construction of a Florida immigrant detention center, known as Alligator Alcatraz, for 14 days due to a lawsuit alleging violations of environmental laws. The facility, built by Florida on Miami-Dade County land, is challenged by environmental groups and the Miccos...

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FPL Proposes Nearly $10 Billion Rate Hike, Sparking Debate on Affordability

Florida Power & Light (FPL) proposes a nearly $10 billion electricity rate hike over four years, exceeding the total of 2023 US utility hikes, citing grid reliability and renewable energy investments; however, critics argue this disproportionately benefits shareholders and burdens consumers.

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SS United States Funnels to Become Museum Centerpiece as Ship Becomes Artificial Reef

The SS United States, a historic ocean liner, will be sunk off Florida to become an artificial reef, while its funnels will be used as the centerpiece of a new museum in Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, designed by Thinc Design, opening sometime after the ship's sinking, estimated to occur by the end of 202...

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Florida's Record Executions Drive National Increase

Florida's execution of Edward Zakrzewski, the 27th in the U.S. this year, marks a record high under Governor Ron DeSantis, with nine executions in 2025, exceeding any other state and driving a national surge in executions.

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