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May 22, 2023

Chinese citizens file suit against Florida over new law blocking foreigners from buying property

Florida is being sued over a law that blocks Chinese citizens and other foreigners from buying property in the state. A group of Chinese citizens living in Florida filed the suit Monday.

May 22, 2023

Florida woman faces DUI charges after flipping vehicle, critically injuring her two young children

The Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida arrested an Orlando mother for DUI. She's accused of flipping her car and injuring her children on the way to a kindergarten graduation.

May 22, 2023

Over 100 former Trump administration officials back DeSantis for president: 'A proven winner'

More than 100 former Trump administration officials have formed a coalition called "The Eight-Year Alliance" to back Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee.

May 22, 2023

NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida even though board chairman lives in state

The chairman of the NAACP Board of Directors resides in the Tampa Bay area despite the organization recently issuing a travel advisory warning against travel to Florida.

May 22, 2023

Florida spearfisherman survives bull shark attack: ‘He wanted me’

Kevin Blanco, 20, is recovering at a hospital after a bull shark bit him on his leg while he was spearfishing in the Florida Keys last week.

May 22, 2023

Sharks bite two fishermen in Florida Keys in separate incidents

Two fishermen were bitten by sharks in separate accidents that were less than 36 hours apart in the Florida Keys. The first bite was on late Thursday and the second was on Saturday.

May 22, 2023

DeSantis dismisses NAACP’s Florida travel advisory ‘stunt,' cites record-high tourist travel

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' executive office dismissed the NAACP's travel advisory while a top travel executive in the state called it "inaccurate."

May 22, 2023

Body of a missing Florida man found in a creek in Alabama

The body of a missing Florida man, who authorities believe was involved in a car crash, has been found in a creek in Alabama. A cause of death is still being determined.

May 22, 2023

NAACP president scolds CNN over citing Black voter support for DeSantis: 'Wrong and misleading'

NAACP President Derrick Johnson blasted CNN Monday over citing exit polling that showed 13% of Black voters supported Gov. Ron DeSantis in his 2022 re-election.

May 22, 2023

NAACP president says Democrats must get ‘rid’ of DeSantis ‘once and for all’

NAACP President Derrick Johnson said Monday that his group is working to "change the political landscape" that doesn't include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.