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The race for the 2024 election is on. But who will take on Trump?

The ex-president is daring Republican challengers to make the first move – and some are preparing to attack

The Guardian - US

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk dons goggles, goes full ‘Florida Man’ in Breakaway Challenge

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk really likes being a Florida Panther and he wants to make sure everyone knows it.

Miami Herald

Bolsonaro takes post-presidency Florida tour to a Trump resort

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is again marshaling supporters in Florida, saying he’s puzzled that he lost last fall’s election and giving no indication that he intends to leave the US.

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Florida moves to revoke Orlando event venue's liquor license after drag queen show

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Plaza Live, an Orlando event venue that came under state scrutiny for hosting an all-age drag queen performance in December, could lose its ability to sell alcohol, according to a complaint filed Friday by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Orlando Sentinel

Photos: 2023 PFL Challenger Series 2 weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the 2023 PFL Challenger Series 2 ceremonial weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs in Florida.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Legislature considers allowing Florida to transport migrants from anywhere in the US

Tribune News Service

Florida lawmakers to meet next week on Disney, immigration

Florida lawmakers will meet next week to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and debate proposals on immigration and election crimes

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Trump offers $1 million bond to appeal Clinton lawsuit sanctions

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is getting ready to write a check to a Florida court for more than $1 million — but he’s hoping to get the money back.

Tribune News Service

‘Ghost’ candidate probe unearths big business transfers to dark money groups

ORLANDO, Fla. — When state investigators delved into the finances of several entities tied to Florida’s 2020 “ghost” candidate scandal, they unearthed major cash contributions from some of the state’s biggest business interests, including an affiliate of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Orlando Sentinel

Legislature calls special session to retain Disney special status but create oversight board

After months of intrigue, Florida lawmakers will meet in special session next week to consider a plan to reverse their decision to dissolve Walt Disney World’s special taxing district and instead approve a state board to oversee it.

Miami Herald

Release of balloons would be banned under new Florida bill. Here’s why

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Looking forward to setting a cluster of balloons aloft at your next gender reveal, birthday party or wedding?

Tribune News Service

Major Florida hospital hit by possible ransomware attack

A major hospital system in northern Florida says it is diverting some emergency room patients and canceling surgeries after an security problem with information technology

The Independent UK

Trump claims tearful DeSantis ‘begged’ for 2018 endorsement

‘He was leaving the race ... and he begged me — begged me for an endorsement’

The Independent UK

$20 million raised for Florida marijuana legalization initiative targeting 2024 ballot

In Florida, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana, Smart and Safe Florida, has raised $20 million. Funding is from Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a marijuana business that operates in several states, including Florida. The campaign is collecting signatures to place the initiative on the ballot for Nov. 5,…

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Author Lauren Groff creates a medieval matriarchy for the ages in 'Matrix'

Author Lauren Groff's desire to run away to a "lesbian utopia" during the Trump administration was the unexpected spark for her latest novel, "Matrix", which plunges readers into the lives of nuns in medieval England. She joins us to talk about the influence of poetess Marie de France, and the…

The Guardian - US

Voters’ mail-in ballot requests cancelled as Florida passes new voting restrictions

Law championed by Ron DeSantis also includes identification requirements and ballot box limits, making it harder to vote by mail

Manchester Evening News

Disney is giving the people of Manchester chance to win ‘holiday of a lifetime’

Hopeful Disney fans of age 18 can enter through a 30-60 second video, uploaded from a public Instagram account

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos: Renovations add shine to Cape Club of Palm City, formerly Fox Club Florida

Check out the aerial photos of the renovated Cape Club of Palm City in South Florida.

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Salon

DeSantis has his own book-banning troops

Florida's GOP governor claims there's no war on reading — so why are there censorship troops?

Miami Herald

Fabiola Santiago: Of course lying George Santos has ties to Florida. It’s where truth ‘comes to die’

So, liar extraordinaire George Santos has ties to Florida! Where’s the surprise?

The Independent UK

DeSantis eyes 2024 from afar as GOP rivals move toward runs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may be months away from publicly declaring his presidential intentions, but his potential rivals aren’t holding back

Axios

Here are some key cuts from the AP African American Studies curriculum

The changes come after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R) administration tried to block the course.

Miami Herald

DeSantis says time has come for Florida Legislature to deal with Disney’s Reedy Creek

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis said lawmakers will return to Tallahassee as soon as next week to continue his fight against The Walt Disney Co. after it opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education legislation last year, called “don’t say gay” by critics.

Miami Herald

Florida athletes may soon be required to submit their menstrual history to schools

MIAMI — A proposed draft of a physical education form in Florida could require all high school student athletes to disclose information regarding their menstrual history — a move that’s already drawing pushback from opponents who say the measure would harm students.

Miami Herald

New Florida legislation would let judges impose death penalties if juries don’t

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida could soon be the only state where a judge could override a jury’s recommendation for a life sentence and give the death penalty instead, under proposed legislation to re-craft Florida’s capital punishment system.

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