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Florida governor Ron DeSantis rejects idea of Palestinian refugees in US

At event in Iowa, governor conflates Palestinian civilians with Hamas, the terrorist group that attacked Israel a week ago

The Guardian - US

Watch: Five-star quarterback D.J. Lagway, a Florida commit, shows off his arm with a 50-yard pass

Florida commit D.J. Lagway shows off his arm strength with this impressive throw.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Opposition to Moms of Liberty builds

Opposition builds as parents’ group stokes nation’s culture wars

Salon

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Jeff Bezos buys neighbour’s Florida mansion for $79m in exclusive ‘Billionaire Bunker’ island

Not only did Amazon founder scoop up neighbour’s South Florida mansion for $79m, but he previously purchased property next door for $68m

The Independent UK

DeSantis confronted by New Hampshire voter over claims babies are being beheaded by Israelis in Gaza

The exchange happened after the Florida governor criticized Palestinians for aligning with Hamas

The Independent UK

Photos: Construction of the TGL’s SoFi Center is underway in Florida

The TGL is expected to debut in January 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Texas’ main voucher bill seeks to avoid other states’ mistakes but keeps ideas that attracted criticism

Like in Texas, voucher programs in other states sparked vigorous debates, came with the same promises and faced similar concerns. Not all predictions came true.

The Texas Tribune

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Trump wildly claims Biden may be on drugs in rambling speech

‘You know what happens after about 20 minutes, the stuff that he’s taking wears off so he gets a little groggy, he gets a little bit groggy,’ Mr Trump tells crowd in Florida

The Independent UK

Biden pays tribute to Matthew Shepard, 25 years after anti-gay hate-crime death

President says university student, 21, who died days after being tied to a fence and beaten, was murdered ‘simply for being himself’

The Guardian - US

Florida law targeting drag shows can't be enforced for now, appellate court says

A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being

The Independent UK

Choreographer MJ Harper: ‘Dancers are usually the last to leave and the least to get paid’

You’d think after conquering the worlds of dance and fashion, stage fright might be a thing of the past, but not so for choreographer MJ Harper, who opens up to Isobel Van Dyke on how their debut Frieze show is leaving them terrified — in the best possible way

Evening Standard

Who is Diana Nyad? Controversial career of Netflix’s new biopic subject

Nyad first came to public attention in 1975, when she swam around Manhattan in 28 mile course

Evening Standard

Lions LB Alex Anzalone's parents headed home from Israel among group of 50+ people from Florida

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s parents are among about 50 people affiliated with a Naples, Florida-based church returning from Israel

The Independent UK

Early morning storms leave path of damage from Tampa Bay into north Florida. No injuries reported

An early morning storm system that moved across parts of Florida left a path of damage to cars, houses and businesses

The Independent UK

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Florida police foil school shooting plans by three teenagers

Arrest reports state that the three boys had formed a ‘Russian communist group’

The Independent UK

Branson's Virgin wins a lawsuit against a Florida train firm that said it was a tarnished brand

A British judge has ruled in favor of Richard Branson’s Virgin group in its lawsuit against a U.S. train company over a licensing agreement

The Independent UK

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew Shepard died after being beaten and tied to a remote fence

The Guardian - US

Trump uses Israel-Hamas war to say Biden brings ‘chaos and terror’ at rally

Former president said he was ‘the best friend Israel has ever had’ and attacked Biden’s foreign policy at Florida event on Wednesday

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Capital & Main

As Moms for Liberty Spreads, So Does School Turmoil

Opposition builds as parents’ group stokes nation’s culture wars.

The Independent UK

Photographer who captured horrifying images of Challenger breaking apart after launch has died

Bruce Weaver, a Florida-based photographer who captured a definitive image of space shuttle Challenger breaking apart into plumes of smoke and fire after liftoff, has died

Reason

Ron DeSantis Announces Intentions to Sanction Iran in Florida

Following reports that the Iranian government aided in Hamas terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians, the governor plans to expand restrictions on business with Iran.

The Independent UK

DeSantis condemns antisemitism but dodges question on GOP links to Nick Fuentes

The Florida governor said he would not have dinner with the white nationalist, but stopped short of condemning other Republicans that associated with him

The Independent UK

Parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie come face to face in court

Gabby Petito was murdered by her boyfriend Brian Laundrie during a cross-country road trip in August 2021

USA Today Sports Media Group

Beau Welling-designed short course soon will open at South Seas in Florida

Alongside the Gulf of Mexico, the course is named for a turtle's nest.

Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Florida roundup

Florida is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Nov. 7, 2023, and Aug. 20, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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