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Synagogue sues Florida over abortion limits, a possible template for future challenges

A lawsuit brought by a Florida synagogue claims reducing access to abortion is not compatible with Jewish law, making it a violation of the constitutional right to freedom of religious expression. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, does the lawsuit offer a template…

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Verano Opening MÜV Winter Haven, The Company's 48th Cannabis Dispensary In Florida

Verano Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: VRNOF) (CSE:VRNO) a leading multi-state cannabis company, is opening of MÜV Winter Haven on June 29, the company’s 48th Florida dispensary and 101st nationwide.

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Report of odor aboard Florida-bound flight stops jet at Charlotte airport, officials say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A possible odor aboard an American Eagle flight forced the plane to stop on the taxiway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Monday morning, airline officials said.

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Luongo becomes first to make Hockey Hall of Fame after playing most of career for Panthers

A few years ago, Roberto Luongo became the first player to have his jersey number retired by the Florida Panthers.

Miami Herald

Miya’s Law, named for slain Orlando college student, signed by DeSantis

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Miya’s Law, a bill named in honor of slain Orlando college student Miya Marcano that seeks to make apartments safer by requiring background checks on employees, at a private ceremony Monday, according to a news release.

Orlando Sentinel

As Chapek weathers Disney drama, board gathers in Florida

For Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek, the last few months have brought one headache after another.

Los Angeles Times

New Complaint Challenges Limits to Corporate Speech Enacted by Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act'

Three Florida companies are suing in federal court for the right to discuss diversity and inclusion concepts in workplace trainings.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: What accusers Carolyn, Jane, Kate and Annie Farmer said at her sex-trafficking trial

Four witnesses testified about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what they said, Rachel Sharp writes

The Independent UK

Ghislaine Maxwell: What the four accusers said at her sex-trafficking trial

Four witnesses took the stand for the prosecution to testify about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what they said, Rachel Sharp writes

The Independent UK

Analysis: What To Expect From This Week's Disney Board Meeting In Florida

The 11-member board of directors of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) will begin a two-day meeting today in Florida. While there has not been a release of the meeting's agenda, here is what Disney observers might expect from this happening.

Benzinga

Editorial: Corrine Brown? Again? It’s an insult to Florida voters

But for a dubious decision by a federal appeals court, former Rep. Corrine Brown of Jacksonville would still be serving out a five-year prison sentence for tax fraud and running an $800,000 scam charity. Instead, she’s running for Congress again, piling on the Democrats’ mounting political woes in Florida.

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Editorial: A devastating defeat for the rights of women

Overturning Roe v. Wade is not the first time the Supreme Court has driven a dagger into the heart of human rights and further divided a deeply troubled nation. But not since the 19th century have there been other decisions so dreadfully indefensible and consequential.

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There’s a place in Florida where you can swim with alligators and not get eaten (ideally)

MIAMI — Want to feel like a bona fide Floridian?

Miami Herald

Hissstory: Whopping 216-lb Python Caught In Florida Is Believed To Be Biggest In State’s History

Experts caught the 18-foot, pregnant female after using a male python as bait.

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Coast Guard rescues 7 after boat struck by lightning off Florida coast

TAMPA, Fla. — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter lifted seven boaters to safety after their 39-foot vessel was struck by lightning 100 miles off the Clearwater coast Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

The Kingdom of Sand by Andrew Holleran; Fire Island by Jack Parlett – review

The author of gay cult classic Dancer from the Dance moves on from disco-fuelled revels to ‘death’s antechamber’ in his august portrait of a man for whom duty calls in Florida

Miami Herald

After Supreme Court ends abortion rights, fears in Florida that same-sex marriage is next

MIAMI — The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion has raised alarms in Florida that same-sex marriage could be struck down next in a state where the constitution still has language defining marriage as between a man and a woman.

Miami Herald

COVID vaccines for infants arrive in Florida. Here’s why doctors are throwing them away

MIAMI — Dozens of South Florida pharmacies, community health centers, children’s hospitals and pediatricians received delivery this week of the first COVID-19 vaccines available for children as young as 6 months old — much earlier than anticipated after state officials missed a deadline for preordering the shots.

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Man arrested carrying gun and 48 bullets into Disney World - says rules are 'stupid'

Aaron Lopez, 35, of Palm Beach, Florida, was arrested after security found a Glock pistol, two magazines and 48 rounds on him as he tried to enter Walt Disney World

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In Florida, Publix is a big player in COVID vaccines — but it won’t give them to kids younger than 5

The Independent UK

FBI seizes disputed Basquiat artwork from Florida museum

The FBI raided a Florida art museum on Friday and seized more than two dozen paintings attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat following questions about their authenticity

Tribune News Service

Commentary: It’s not paranoia. Supreme Court could come for gay marriage and contraception

Women and LGBTQ people woke up on Friday to a world in which their rights to prevent pregnancies, have sex and marry could vanish with the stroke of a Supreme Court ruling.

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This Tampa Bay group helps women get abortions. With Roe overturned, their job just got harder

Every day, a network of volunteers for the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund — mostly women, diverse in age and background — log on to their computers, power up their phones and get to work.

Tribune News Service

Disney offers ‘travel benefit’ for employees seeking an abortion

The Walt Disney Co., which employs some 80,000 people at its theme parks and other operations in Florida, said it will offer employees a “travel benefit” to cover costs related to seeking an abortion.

Miami Herald

In Florida, Publix is a big player in COVID vaccines — but it won’t give them to kids younger than 5

MIAMI — Since COVID-19 vaccines first became available, Publix has played a major role in tackling the public health emergency in Florida by offering vaccines to adults and, later, children as young as 5.

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