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January 6, 2023

‘CORPORATE KINGDOM’: DeSantis-backed plan to take control of Disney's land announced

Planned legislation pushed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to replace Disney World's self-governing power with a state-run board comprised of appointees.

January 6, 2023

Florida residents ‘deserve transparency’ on how tax dollars are spent in education: Manny Davis Jr.

Florida Education Commissioner Manny Davis Jr. elaborates on why Gov. Ron DeSantis is requiring state universities to disclose spending on CRT and DEI initiatives.

January 6, 2023

We're not the Florida they put on postcards, but school choice works for us too

Too many have said school choice can't work in rural areas because there aren't enough private schools, but none of that is true.

January 6, 2023

10 reportedly injured in shooting at Miami restaurant during French Montana video shoot

At least 10 people were injured during a shooting outside of a restaurant in Miami Gardens, Florida, where rapper French Montana was recording a music video.

January 5, 2023

Florida national park cleared of more than 300 migrants held there amid a surge in boat landings

Border authorities and Florida officials reported a surge in migrants over the weekend in what they say has been a drain on local resources.

January 5, 2023

Florida jail deputy sold pot brownies to inmates using CashApp: police

A Florida jail deputy was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly sold inmates “cannabis-laced brownies” at the jail he was working at.

January 5, 2023

Florida mother intentionally drives into lake with two young children inside car, killing all 3: police

Authorities in Lakeland, Florida believe a mother intentionally drove her vehicle into a lake with her two children last week, killing all three.

January 5, 2023

Florida deputy allegedly sold pot brownies to inmates at jail where he worked

A Florida detention officer is facing criminal charges after being accused of sneaking pot brownies into a facility and selling them to inmates via CashApp.

January 5, 2023

Florida man arrested for poisoning multiple neighborhood pets with antifreeze

Jeremy Gordon Stromwall of Dunnellon, Florida, was arrested Wednesday on animal cruelty charges after a month-long investigation into the suspicious deaths of neighborhood pets.

January 5, 2023

Over 6 dozen Florida manatees suffering from starvation sent to rehabilitation centers

Manatees across Florida have been suffering from starvation due to water pollution. More than six dozen of the manatees have been sent to rehabilitation centers.