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Florida mother shot dead in neighborhood dispute over children playing

by Associated Press June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

The sheriff says detectives must investigate possible self-defense claims before they can move forward with any criminal charges.

Nation & World

LGBTQ+ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival

by MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Central Florida is about to become a hub of LGBTQ+ life.

Nation & World, News

Florida police search for 3 gunmen who wounded 9 at crowded beach

by TERRY SPENCER Associated Press May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Two people involved in the altercation that led to the shooting have been arrested on firearms charges, and 5 handguns have been recovered.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Florida’s censorship of ‘diversity’ efforts are a tantrum born of white guilt

by Osamudia James Los Angeles Times May 27, 2023May 26, 2023

For a moment Americans seemed ready for more substantive, and frank, engagement with race that anti-racism education demanded. Unfortunately, the moment was short-lived.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign in glitch-filled Twitter announcement

by STEVE PEOPLES, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

DeSantis is considered to be Trump’s strongest Republican rival even as the governor faces questions about his readiness for the national stage.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of ‘hostile’ laws

by MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press May 23, 2023

Florida is one of the most popular states in the U.S. for tourists, and tourism is one of its biggest industries.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump PAC complaint against DeSantis rejected by Florida ethics board

by ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

Allies of former President Donald Trump filed a complaint against Republican rival Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging that the governor violated campaign finance laws with a ‘shadow’ run for the White House.