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Illegal Immigrant's Reckless U-Turn Causes Triple-Fatal Crash in Florida

In Florida, three people died when illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh, holding a California commercial driver's license, caused a fatal crash by illegally U-turning his semi-truck on a highway, resulting in a minivan collision; he is charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and faces deportati...

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Sean Kingston Sentenced to 3.5 Years for $1 Million Wire Fraud

Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were sentenced to 3.5 and 5 years in prison, respectively, for a $1 million wire fraud scheme involving falsified payments for luxury items obtained through social media from April 2023 to March 2024, in South Florida.

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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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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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Florida Man to be Executed, Possibly Setting New State Record for Executions

David Pittman, 63, will be executed in Florida on September 17th for the 1990 murders of his estranged wife's parents and sister; this could set a new state record for executions in a single year at twelve.

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Florida Judge Strikes Down Law Allowing Removal of Books From Schools

A federal judge in Orlando struck down parts of a Florida law that allowed parents to remove books from schools, deeming it unconstitutional and overbroad, impacting 4,500 book removals in 2023 and reinstating Supreme Court precedent on obscenity.

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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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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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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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