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Amid book challenges, parents and censorship foes raise alarms

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orange County, Florida, Public Schools removed one book from school libraries this fall because of a parent’s complaint about sexually explicit content and three others face reviews, including a memoir by a gay Black author already ousted from school libraries in Florida and several other states.

Orlando Sentinel

‘What we have in Florida is inadequate:’ State’s COVID monitoring system leaves public blind to new variants

Two years into the pandemic, Florida’s monitoring system for COVID has left the public blind to the arrival of highly contagious variants.

Tribune News Service

Brian Laundrie’s remains showed ‘carnivore predation activity’ including ‘gnawing and chewing’

A medical examiner’s report indicates the bones of Brian Laundrie — the only person of interest in the homicide of travel blogger Gabby Petito — were gnawed on by animals after the 23-year-old Florida man shot himself in the head in October 2021.

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First lady Jill Biden to visit Miami, Tampa as White House relaunches ‘Cancer Moonshot’

WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden will travel to Florida on Thursday for a pair of events in Tampa and Miami on Friday as the Biden administration ramps up its “Cancer Moonshot” program.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

I do, I do, I do: Mass Valentine's wedding at Florida museum

The nine brides wore white

The Independent UK

Popcorn toss key in trial of 2014 Florida theater shooting

The role of a tossed bag of movie popcorn played a central role Monday as a trial opened for a retired Florida police captain who fatally shot a man in a theater eight years ago

The Independent UK

Murder trial begins of former Florida police captain who shot dead moviegoer

Curtis Reeves, 79, killed Chad Oulson, 43, in a Tampa suburb in 2014 over the younger man checking text messages during previews

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Biden renews calls for gun control on fourth anniversary of Parkland, Florida school shooting massacre

Congress must require ‘background checks on all gun sales,’ ban ‘assault weapons and high-capacity magazines,’ and eliminate immunity for gun makers, president says

The Independent UK

‘You can’t keep reliving it’: Stoneman Douglas trauma endures, but healing continues four years later

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It was supposed to be a day filled with expressions of young love at a high school in one of Florida’s safest communities.

Tribune News Service

Judge dismisses Sarah Palin’s defamation lawsuit against New York Times – as it happened

Former governor did not provide sufficient evidence, judge rules – follow all the latest news

The Guardian - US

Editorial: The lessons of the Parkland massacre resonated this year

It’s been four years since students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland learned what it was like to be stalked by a killer in a place they thought was safe. Since they learned how it felt to flee or hide as gunshots rang out; to…

Orlando Sentinel

Melania Trump charity event under investigation for possibly breaking Florida fundraising laws

The former First Lady claimed the proceeds of an event would go to her ‘Be Best’ campaign, but no charity with that name appears to be registered in Florida

The Independent UK

VIDEO: Duder The Police Dog Catches Fleeing Suspect In Florida Garden

K9 helps officers take a man into custody.

Zenger

Melania Trump is under investigation

The former first lady allegedly sold tickets for a meet and greet for a non-existent charity

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Tshiebwe stars, Washington injured as Kentucky's win against Florida follows familiar patterns

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky coach John Calipari interpreted Florida riding a four-game winning streak into Lexington as meaning an opponent “expecting to win.”

Zenger

VIDEO: Florida Firefighters Rescue Dog That Fell In Narrow 15-Foot Hole

A safety harness was built to lift the dog to safety.

USA Today Sports Media Group

UGA football offers talented WR Koby Howard

Georgia football has offered a scholarship to another talented wide receiver, Koby Howard. Can the Dawgs continue recruiting Florida at an elite level?

Reason

Life Gets Better for Sports Bettors

But placing a wager on your favorite team is still illegal or too complicated in many states.

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Kentucky vs Florida Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Kentucky vs Florida prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might - or might not - win on Saturday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

In race with Rubio, Demings plays up ‘Chief’ background and pushes for police funding

WASHINGTON — As U.S. Rep. Val Demings introduces herself to voters across the state of Florida, she’s making the conscious choice to use her old title rather than her current one.

Los Angeles Times

Could Trump be charged for not turning over records? Yes, but it’s complicated

WASHINGTON — The National Archives and Records Administration recently recovered 15 boxes of official records from former President Donald Trump’s home at the Mar-a-Lago beach club in Palm Beach, Florida, some of which were reportedly labeled classified or top secret, others of which were reportedly ripped into pieces. What happens…

Miami Herald

DeSantis rebukes proposed $200 million cuts for school districts that mandated masks

MIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday rebuked a proposal to take away $200 million from a dozen school districts that implemented strict mask mandates last year in defiance of his administration.

Miami Herald

‘Highly suspect’: Unusual clusters of Miami voters switched to Republican, data show

MIAMI — More than 100 people who live in the twin Haley Sofge Towers — a public housing complex near the Miami River with about 475 units — changed their political party affiliations during a recent three-month period, adding to questions about whether some residents’ party affiliation was changed without…

Los Angeles Times

Bob Saget’s death calls attention to head injuries. What should you look out for?

Orlando Sentinel

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vows veto of Congress maps; House seeks to break up Murphy and Demings seats

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday threatened to veto any congressional map coming out of the Legislature that doesn’t eliminate a Black district in North Florida.

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