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VIDEO: Fowl Tempered: Angry Bird Gives Wildlife Photographer The Evil Eye

The video was shared on Instagram by Russell Maverick McBurnie for his 37,000 followers.

Zenger

Florida approves 10 tax-free holidays for essentials like gas and diapers

A variety of items will be tax-free in the state over coming months. The move comes as Americans are facing soaring inflation and high gas prices.

WEKU

Orlando Sentinel, Sun Sentinel stand by math book story despite education agency’s complaint

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Education on Friday disputed an Orlando Sentinel/South Florida Sun Sentinel story about what math textbook reviewers found in the books, but the newspapers stand by their work.

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Florida pension fund sues Elon Musk and Twitter to stop buyout

The class-action lawsuit argues that the deal cannot close before 2025

The Guardian - US

Federal appeals court reinstates portions of Florida's restrictive voting law

A lower court had ruled that the provisions were aimed at suppressing Black voters.

Axios

Former Parkland sheriff will head much smaller police force

The Florida sheriff ostracized for his agency’s response to the Parkland massacre that left 17 people dead will again be heading a law enforcement agency

The Independent UK

Cutesy Gay Teen Romance Heartstopper Subverts Absolutely Nothing, and That's Great

Netflix’s latest LGBT hit would absolutely be appropriate to show in any Florida high school, or anywhere else.

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Enormous dead shark found hanging from rafters at high school in vile prank

Students in Florida are being blamed for hanging a huge dead shark at a high school after storing the shark in a freezer before being hung up using two sets of cables

Daily Mirror

Appeals court reinstates Florida’s 2021 election law provisions struck down by judge

A federal appeals court on Friday overruled a judge who struck down much of Florida’s controversial 2021 election law, allowing the provisions to go into effect while a lawsuit makes its way through the courts.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis, Florida GOP Are Keeping Disney Campaign Donations: Report

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Benzinga

A 'space jellyfish' soared over Florida, thanks to the SpaceX launch

People who got up early to watch the Falcon 9 rocket's pre-dawn launch were treated to an ethereal spectacle, when a cloud of illuminated gases moved across the sky.

WEKU

Curaleaf Expands Retail Presence In Florida With Three New Cannabis Dispensaries

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: CURLF) (CSE:CURA) plans to open three new dispensaries in Florida over the coming weeks. Curaleaf's latest expansion will increase the company's retail footprint to 50 dispensaries in the Sunshine State and 133 locations nationwide.

Benzinga

Down More Than 25% in 2022, Is Now a Good Time to Scoop Up Shares of Disney?

Leading entertainment company Disney (DIS) is rebounding from pandemic-induced disruptions but is still being impacted by several operational challenges. DIS’ shares have declined more than 25% in price this year. So, also considering the company’s political conflict with Florida, is now the right time to scoop up DIS shares? Let’s…

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Verano Opens 46th Florida MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary In Fort Myers Beach

Verano Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: VRNOF) (CSE:VRNO) is opening MÜV Fort Myers Beach, the Company’s 46th Florida location and 97th nationwide, on May 6.

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Miami Herald

Coming Supreme Court ruling on abortion raises stakes in Rubio-Demings Senate race

A likely imminent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could galvanize voters on both sides of the abortion debate in Florida as Democrat Val Demings and Republican Marco Rubio draw sharp contrasts in their Senate race.

Asharq Al-Awsat

SpaceX Brings 4 Astronauts Home with Midnight Splashdown

SpaceX brought four astronauts home with a midnight splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, capping the busiest month yet for Elon Musk’s taxi service. The three US astronauts and one German in the capsule were bobbing off the Florida coast, near Tampa, less than 24 hours after leaving…

The National (Scotland)

Malcolm Cameron planning big things for Glasgow Clan with season on ice

MALCOLM CAMERON will do his reflecting and forward planning with the warmth of the Florida sun on his back. The Glasgow Clan head coach has returned…

The Hindu

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown, then launches 53 Starlink satellites

SpaceX has returned four astronauts from the International Space Station with a midnight splashdown off the Florida coast

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Panthers shake off slow start (and maybe save their season) with Game 2 eruption vs. Caps

SUNRISE, Fla. — If the Florida Panthers couldn’t see an awful end approaching, the desperate fans packed inside FLA Live Arena on Thursday certainly could, groaning at every misplayed puck and blown power-play chance for more than 15 minutes in the first period until, finally, there was relief. Later, there…

Orlando Sentinel

Only one reviewer complained of ‘critical race theory’ in Florida math textbooks

ORLANDO, Fla. — Only one reviewer who dug into the math books publishers hoped to sell to Florida schools complained there was “critical race theory” embedded in the texts, and she was a member of the conservative Moms for Liberty group who looked at just two high school books, according…

The Independent UK

Walgreens reaches $683m settlement with Florida over role in opioid crisis

The company settled over claims that it exacerbated the opioid crisis in the Sunshine State.

Tribune News Service

Florida no longer a haven for abortion access: ‘We cannot rest on any amount of protection that exists today’

Until now, Florida had been considered a safe haven for abortion access. Women traveled here from more restrictive places, seeking the services of health clinics statewide.

The Guardian - US

Schumer announces Senate abortion rights vote: ‘America will be watching’ – as it happened

Senate to vote on legislation codifying abortion rights into federal law but measure has next to no chance of passing in divided chamber

Benzinga

Walgreens Announces $683M Opioid Settlement With Florida

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) has reached a $683 million settlement with Florida to resolve claims that the pharmacy chain exacerbated an opioid epidemic in the state. The settlement includes $620 million to be paid to Florida over 18 years, plus $63 million for legal fees. The settlement ends a trial that began…

The Independent UK

Florida art teacher says she was fired after discussing sexual identities in the classroom

The Florida art teacher also revealed to her students, after they asked, that she was pansexual

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