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As new omicron subvariant dominates in Florida, uncertainty abounds

ORLANDO, Fla. — As a new strain of COVID-19′s omicron variant dominates the virus in Florida, the state’s statistics are showing mixed signals, leaving uncertainty about what’s to come for the remainder of the summer.

Orlando Sentinel

East Dunbartonshire sex predator raped young girl, 12, on holiday in Florida hotel

Former soldier Matthew Mackie, 68, from Twechar, East Dunbartonshire was jailed for 12 years after jurors found him guilty of the horrific crime against the young girl 20 years ago.

Glasgow Live

Scots family hit out after British Airways lose luggage with child's medication

The Dundee family flew from Edinburgh to London in order to get the long haul flight to Florida, only for nine suitcases to go missing.

Daily Record

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Tony Sirico, starred as ‘Paulie Walnuts’ on ‘The Sopranos,’ dies at 79

Sirico died at an assisted living facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to his manager. There was no immediate information on the cause of death.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sopranos cast lead tributes to ‘truly irreplaceable’ Tony Sirico

The actor, known for his portrayal of Paulie ‘Walnuts’ Gualtieri, died at an assisted living facility in Florida on Friday, aged 79.

The Independent UK

NHTSA to investigate Florida Tesla crash that killed 2

The U.S. government’s auto safety watchdog is sending investigators to another Tesla crash

The Independent UK

Feds bust stolen outboard ring in Florida. Miami company accused of exporting engines

A stolen outboard engine — it’s the bane of boaters.

Miami Herald

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Florida wants to severely restrict prisoners’ visitation hours

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Former Florida tax official Joel Greenberg set for December sentencing in federal sex trafficking case

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg — Seminole County’s former tax collector who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and other federal crimes more than a year ago — is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on Dec. 1, according to federal judge’s order signed Friday.

Orlando Sentinel

Attacks on DeSantis go national as 2024 presidential talk grows

ORLANDO, Fla. — A semi-secret fundraising trip to Utah and an ad from The Lincoln Project are just the latest developments suggesting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to seek the GOP nomination for president in 2024, even if former President Donald Trump runs again.

Orlando Sentinel

Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist double down on outreach in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist are making their pitches to Broward County voters as they enter the final stretch of their campaigns to win the Democratic nomination for Florida governor.

Tribune News Service

Florida wants to severely restrict prisoners’ visitation hours

ORLANDO, Fla. — Visiting hours to prisoners in Florida are a crucial way they connect with loved ones, but a new rule being proposed by the Florida Department of Corrections could cut those hours in half.

Orlando Sentinel

Irish League footballer secures one-year scholarship in United States

The 22-year-old will link up with Nova Southeastern University in Florida

Belfast Live

Car wash boss who targeted women and girls is caged

Matthew Mackie raped a 12 year old and used a job at his business to prey on her

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Salon

Ingraham ups call to "defund" education

Along with Florida's new law, the GOP end game comes in to view: To turn Americans into a bunch of ignoramuses

The National (Scotland)

Dunbartonshire man who raped schoolgirl on holiday in Florida jailed

A MAN who has been jailed for raping a schoolgirl while on holiday in Florida has been labelled a “danger to girls and women”.

The Independent UK

Man who raped schoolgirl on holiday in Florida jailed

Matthew Mackie, 68, from East Dunbartonshire, has been labelled a ‘danger to girls and women’.

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

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Reason

Is South Florida's Housing Market Too Hot?

Zoning laws, a limited housing stock, and inflation have created a major housing shortage in the bubble-prone region.

The Independent UK

Moment Florida police officer is arrested for drunk driving on his way to work after downing three tall beers

An investigation is underway

The Independent UK

Husband sees ‘nothing but blood in the water’ as mother attacked by shark in Florida in front of family

‘They were screaming, they saw it all. It was very traumatic,’ father says of daughters’ reaction to mother’s shark attack

Orlando Sentinel

Florida teen survives shark attack, takes first steps after having leg amputated

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida teen girl whose leg was amputated after a shark attack last week took her first steps post amputation at a hospital Thursday.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida emergency management accused of stiffing contractor for COVID test kits

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s Division of Emergency Management stiffed a private contractor for some $4.4 million in COVID-19 test kits during the state’s first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, a new lawsuit claims.

Daily Mirror

Horror as shark takes chunk out of wife's leg as water turns red with blood

Luke Bruns rushed to save his wife Lindsay after she jumped off their boat while holidaying in Florida and he heard a splash too loud to be made by her alone

Salon

Right unveils anti-woke social studies

"American Birthright" elevates Western civilization, pushes Christianity and rejects all talk of "social justice"

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