Florida - Page 571

CRIME June 28, 2022

Social media 'large part of the problem' for teen summer crime and beach curfews

Several beach towns across the U.S. are imposing curfews to crack down on summer crime, especially involving teenagers.

California June 28, 2022

Gavin Newsom's campaign buys ads in Florida even though he's running in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom bought tens of thousands of dollars' worth of cable TV ads in Florida, even though he's running for governor in California.

HEALTH June 28, 2022

Florida Dept of Health slams Rachel Levine for 'character assassination' over trans youth comments

The Florida Department of Health took issue with U.S. official Rachel Levine for saying "Opponents of LGBTQ equality have targeted trans and queer youth to score political points."

Florida June 27, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expands eligibility for Bright Futures scholarships

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded the eligibility of the Bright Futures scholarships. Florida now allows substituting paid work experience for volunteering.

True Crime June 27, 2022

Gabby Petito's mother slams Brian Laundrie's notebook confession

Nichole Schmidt made her first public comments on Brian Laundrie's handwritten confession in the death of her daughter, Gabby Petito.

Coast Guard June 27, 2022

Coast Guard rescues 7 after lightning strikes boat 100 miles off Florida

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued seven people stranded on a boat 100 miles off the coast of Clearwater, Florida, after a lightning strike disabled the vessel.

Homicide June 27, 2022

The ex-wife of slain Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan speaks out

The ex-wife of murdered Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan said she was 'devastated' after learning he had been fatally shot in front of his toddler daughter.

Florida June 27, 2022

With new owners, Florida Project motel dwellers must leave

Residents at the Magic Castle Inn & Suites in Florida, used for the 2017 film "The Florida Project," were told to vacate after the complex was sold to a new owner.

Florida June 27, 2022

Former Florida attorney who stole millions from 108-year-old will serve jail time, authorities said

Authorities said Matthew Roby, a former Winter Park lawyer, who stole millions of dollars from his client, 108-year-old Helen Kuhn, will spend five years in prison.

CRIME June 26, 2022

Florida man who took 2 women hostage killed in shootout with police: sheriff’s office

Florida deputies on Saturday night shot and killed a suspect who had taken two women hostage and led authorities on a pursuit through several counties

Media June 25, 2022

Andrew Gillum, defeated Florida candidate and ex-CNN analyst, was media darling before swift fall from grace

Former media darling Andrew Gillum was portrayed as an authentic, promising young voice in the Democratic Party until a series of scandals and criminal charges.