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Florida Considers Relaxing Child Labor Laws Amidst Labor Shortage

Florida's legislature is considering a bill to relax child labor laws, allowing minors under 14 to work nights during school, a move supported by Governor DeSantis amidst a severe labor shortage exacerbated by immigration policies, with concerns raised about the impact on children's well-being and p...

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Florida Returns Nearly $900 Million in Federal Funds

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of \$878,112,000 in federal funds to the U.S. Treasury, citing ideological differences with the Biden administration and crediting a meeting with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for facilitating the return.

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Florida Considers Eliminating Property Taxes Amid Soaring Home Costs

Florida lawmakers are considering eliminating property taxes, a move driven by soaring home costs and impacting fixed-income residents; the state would be the first to do so if approved, posing financial challenges but potentially alleviating homeowner burdens.

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DeSantis Threatens to Remove Local Officials Over Immigration Cooperation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatened to remove local officials who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in detaining and deporting immigrants, escalating tensions after a Fort Myers city council rejected an agreement with ICE due to racial profiling concerns; this follows DeS...

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Fort Myers Council Deadlocks on ICE Agreement, Faces Legal Threats

The Fort Myers City Council failed to approve a memorandum of agreement between local police and ICE, granting local law enforcement the authority to detain and arrest illegal immigrants, resulting in a threatened lawsuit from the Florida Attorney General for violating state law prohibiting sanctuar...

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DeSantis's Operation Pressures Lobbyists to Oppose Donalds' Gubernatorial Bid

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's political operation is urging lobbyists to withhold support for Rep. Byron Donalds's 2026 gubernatorial campaign, applying pressure during the state legislative session; Donalds, backed by Trump, has already raised over \$3 million.

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Florida Considers Overnight Shifts for 14-Year-Olds Amid Labor Shortages

Florida's legislature is debating a bill to loosen child labor laws, allowing 14-year-olds to work overnight shifts starting in 2024, potentially addressing labor shortages stemming from a 2023 law requiring E-Verify for employers with more than 25 employees. The bill also eliminates working time re...

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Tate Brothers Return to Romania Amidst Ongoing International Investigations

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan returned to Romania on February 18th to fulfill police reporting requirements, following a Florida trip that initiated a new criminal investigation into allegations of human trafficking and organized crime. Despite denying all charges, the brothers face ongoing le...

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Florida Executes Edward James for 1993 Double Murder

Edward James, 63, was executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1993 murders of 8-year-old Toni Neuner and her grandmother, after consuming alcohol and drugs; this is part of a recent surge in U.S. executions.

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Wife Ordered to Pay $200 Million in Husband's Wrongful Death Case

A Florida court ordered Rebecca Schwartz to pay her husband's three children $200 million in a wrongful death lawsuit after finding her responsible for his 2014 murder, though they will likely receive only $10-$20 million; the court found she participated in procuring his death.

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Florida to Execute Edward James for 1993 Double Murder

Edward James, 63, will be executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1993 murders of eight-year-old Toni Neuner and her grandmother, after his appeals based on substance abuse, head injuries, and a heart attack were rejected; this is Florida's second execution of 2024.

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Early March Storm Sparks Hurricane Season Concerns

A rare pre-season storm system formed in the Caribbean Sea on March 11th, 2025, prompting concerns about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, despite its rapid dissipation; meteorologists predict a near-average season but warn of potential impacts from warm ocean temperatures.

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