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On a second try, Florida Republicans agree on a law to assist Trump's deportations

7:11pm February 13, 2025

The bill passed after Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans ended a public dispute. It includes a mandatory death penalty for capital crimes committed by people without legal status.

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DeSantis faces pushback by fellow Republicans on his call for an immigration session

4:30pm January 26, 2025

Republican leaders in the state legislature say they support President Trump's pledge to combat illegal immigration but want to deal with it and other issues identified by DeSantis on their schedule, not his.

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About 3 dozen high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking, a study finds

1:12am December 19, 2024

The 35 buildings surveyed along an almost 12-mile stretch from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach have sunk or settled by 0.8 to 3.1 inches, scientists found.

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Florida prosecutor seeks to overturn convictions in cocaine sting operation

1:51am December 10, 2024

A Florida prosecutor says he will seek to vacate as many as 2,600 convictions of people who bought crack cocaine made by the Broward County Sheriff's Office for sting operations between 1988 and 1990.

Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water

11:52pm November 22, 2024

Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.

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Judge continues to block Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

1:34am October 30, 2024

The order extends a previous one that bars Florida's surgeon general from coercing or intimidating broadcasters that run commercials for an abortion rights amendment.

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Over 60? Climate change could be coming for your nest egg

3:52am October 17, 2024

by Leila Fadel

Higher utility bills. Rising home insurance costs. Damage from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Climate change is hitting Americans’ bank accounts, and older adults are particularly at risk.

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Florida dog found tied to fence and abandoned before Milton is safe with rescue group

3:36pm October 11, 2024

The pooch was left on the side of I-75, with a third of his body submerged in water, just hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. A rescue organization said the dog was stressed but recovering.

Power outages, fuel shortages and flooding impacting Floridians 3 days after Milton

6:01am October 11, 2024

As Floridians returned to their homes after Hurricane Milton, more than 1 million residents were still without power Saturday night. Power outages caused hours-long waits for fuel at gas stations.

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Floridians survey Milton's damage and get ready for a lengthy recovery

4:51pm October 10, 2024

More than 3 million Floridians were without power after Milton. In some areas like Siesta Key, damage was severe. In Sarasota, many residents were thankful things were not worse.