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15-week abortion ban passes Florida House

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Wednesday night turned to Thursday morning, the Florida House passed a historic and controversial bill banning most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

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Florida House passes GOP 15-week abortion ban

Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives have approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks, moving to tighten access to the procedure ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could limit abortion rights in America

The Independent UK

Starving manatees delivered lettuce

Florida wildlife officials are doing their best to pump the brakes on the manatee's quickening death rate

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Florida COVID-19 update: Case average drops to 2-month low as omicron wave fades

Florida reported 6,458 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as the seven-day average dropped to its lowest level in two months, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

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Negligence conviction tossed for officer who shot caregiver

An appeals court has ordered a new trial for a former Florida police officer who was sentenced to probation for shooting at a severely autistic man and wounding the man’s caretaker

The Independent UK

Analyst: Dissecting Marijuana Sales Growth And Cannabis Dispensary Performance in Florida

In a recent analyst note, Pablo Zuanic from Cantor Fitzgerald takes a close look at Florida's operators regarding store trends and total sales growth. The Florida medical marijuana market has continued to slow in the first quarter of 2022, after mid-teens sequential growth earlier in 2021.

Benzinga

Migrant minors dispute pits Florida against Catholic Church

The debate over whether to deter or accommodate unaccompanied minors arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border has pitted Florida’s Catholic governor against the state’s highest-ranking Roman Catholic

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Western Global Airlines Orders For Two Boeing 777 Freighters

Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) has received a firm order for two 777 Freighters from cargo operator Western Global Airlines. Financial terms not disclosed. The order was finalized in January and listed as unidentified in Boeing's order backlog. The agreement also included an additional purchase option. Boeing's 777 twin-engine freighter has a range of 4,970…

Benzinga

Dramatic video from Florida train cab shows it smashing into car on tracks and cutting it in half

‘What makes these events so tragic is that they’re preventable’

The Independent UK

Florida high-speed rail deaths rise to 57 in 5 years

Florida's higher-speed passenger trains killed one person and seriously injured another in separate collisions less than 12 hours apart

The Independent UK

Scientist who led double life with families on two continents admits spying for Russia in Miami

Hector Cabrera Fuentes was arrested in 2020 in Florida and faces four years in prison

The Independent UK

A bill would make it easier to sue Florida nursing homes. Elder care advocates oppose it

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The bill was written by the nursing home industry, but that’s not the end of the story.

Tribune News Service

Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce

The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce

The Independent UK

UPDATE: Judge temporarily blocks release of Bob Saget’s autopsy records after family files lawsuit

"No legitimate public interest would be served by the release or dissemination of the records to the public," said the lawsuit by Saget’s family.

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Muscle Maker's Pokemoto Opens First Location In Florida

Muscle Maker Inc (NASDAQ:GRIL) Pokemoto division opens first Florida location in Miami beach. The south Florida non-traditional ghost kitchen location will have kiosks for guests to order directly and service delivery orders through third-party delivery apps. The company noted five additional Pokemoto locations in the Florida market are set to open in Miami, Lee…

Miami Herald

Court overturns conviction of North Miami cop who shot at unarmed autistic man holding toy

MIAMI — A Florida appeals court has overturned the conviction of a former North Miami police officer who was convicted for shooting at an autistic man holding a silver toy truck, a case that drew national headlines.

The Independent UK

Bob Saget's family seeks to block release of autopsy records

The family of comedian Bob Saget is asking a Florida court to prohibit the release of any photos, video or other records related to the investigation into his death last month

Zenger

VIDEO: Robot Dog SPOT Is The Latest Recruit At Florida Police Department

New robot to be used in “extraordinary situations” involving risk to human life, St. Petersburg police say.

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Poll: Rubio leads Demings in Senate race; 55% disapprove of Biden in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – Republican Marco Rubio has a 7-point lead over Democratic challenger Val Demings, according to a poll released Wednesday.

Benzinga

Vaccinated Patrons Can Now Enjoy Disneyland Without Face Masks

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) looks to make face coverings optional for fully vaccinated guests indoors and outdoors at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts from February 17. Those who are not fully vaccinated will continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations at its parks in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Face coverings…

USA Today Sports Media Group

UGA football cracks top schools for 5-star CB Cormani McClain

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for five-star defensive back recruit Cormani McClain

The Conversation

'Don’t say gay’ bill: Florida should learn from the harmful legacy of Britain's section 28

Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill that would bar teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom. The parental rights in education bill, labelled the “don’t say gay” bill by critics, would also prevent teachers and school counsellors from giving support to LGBTQ+ students, without first getting…

Roll Call

First Black woman and D.C.'s second statue get set for Capitol placement

At least two new marble and bronze faces will arrive at the Capitol this year — including a Black woman who replaces a Confederate general.

Salon

Love Putin, MAGA heads? Then join him!

A modest proposal: Chunks of Florida, Alabama and Mississippi can join Putin's faux-NATO group. It's a win-win!

Tribune News Service

John Romano: The only thing more abundant in baseball than money is shame

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Winter was supposed to end Tuesday. Perhaps not according to local meteorologists or a distant moon, but by the hallowed calendar adhered to by baseball fans in Florida.

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