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Path shifts northwest on growing Tropical Storm Ian, still could strike Florida as hurricane

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Ian grew overnight in the Caribbean, still with a path that could bring it to Florida next week as a hurricane, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency across the Sunshine State.

Orlando Sentinel

Path shifts northwest on growing Tropical Storm Ian, still could strike Florida as hurricane

Orlando Sentinel

Path shifts north on growing Tropical Storm Ian, still could strike Florida as hurricane

Orlando Sentinel

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Florida firm bankrolls drive to legalize recreational marijuana

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida-based Trulieve, one of the nation’s largest medical marijuana companies, has kickstarted a campaign to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the Sunshine State.

Orlando Sentinel

The secret millions behind Florida religious schools banning gay children

Under Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, the Sunshine State has allowed private religious schools to scoop up taxpayer-funded vouchers with apparently minimal oversight. Io Dodds explains how the program has led to Florida taxpayers subsidising anti-LGBT+ policies

The Independent UK

Charge Them 'An Arm And A Leg!' Florida Gov. DeSantis Takes Aim At Cannabis Stocks

The situation is looking gloomy for cannabis companies in the Sunshine State. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis thinks medical cannabis businesses should pay a lot more for the chance to legally operate in in Florida.

Benzinga

Florida scallop season is here, so we went on the hunt

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Scalloping is one of those time-honored traditions that every Floridian should do at least once, like trudging through the Everglades or throwing a hurricane party. But after spending more than half of my life in the Sunshine State, I’d never crossed it off my bucket list.

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Going to Disney World: No sour grapes in billionaire Griffin’s exodus to Sunshine State as Illinois election clouds loom?

The announcement came rather awkwardly just five days ahead of the June 28 primary — a primary in which Griffin has contributed $53 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is dropping in the polls.

Chicago Sun-Times

Florida Panhandle may be a lesser known part of the Sunshine State but it's one to get on your travel radar

The theme parks of Orlando and the Art Deco delights of Miami are probably Florida's best known sights but the Panhandle is well worth discovering for its wild beauty, windswept beaches, state parks, lakes and rivers, Southern hospitality and great seafood

Daily Mirror

Disney Delays Shifting 2,000 Jobs To Florida Until 2026 As Feud With DeSantis Said To Intensify

Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) dispute with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to play out, as reports suggest the media giant has halted plans to move some California-based employees to the Sunshine State.

Benzinga

Editorial: What the census undercount did to Florida’s clout and cash

A lot of Floridians went missing in the 2020 census, which is costing the Sunshine State at least one seat in Congress and untold billions of federal dollars. About 750,600 Floridians were not counted in 2020, according to a new Census Bureau analysis. That’s a lot of missing people —…

Tribune News Service

Mike Bianchi: Oh my and goodbye to Gators radio voice Mick Hubert

Oh my, college football radio broadcasts in the Sunshine State will never, ever be the same.

Orlando Sentinel

Results in key Queensland seats in the federal election

The Sunshine State is home to several key seats that could prove critical to the outcome of the electoral race. So which electorates should you be watching? Here's a quick guide on the seats to keep an eye on this federal election.

ABC News

Veriheal Adds Over 20 Partner Locations To Florida Medical Cannabis Market

Veriheal has reasserted its commitment to the Florida medical cannabis market by partnering with over 20 healthcare providers in the Sunshine State. This move seeks to help the more than 1 million Americans nationwide that depend on Veriheal for medical cannabis education, advocacy and increased accessibility.

Benzinga

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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.

The Independent UK

‘Ludicrous, laughable’: Everywhere Babies author reveals her shock after picture book is targeted for ban in Florida

Susan Meyers was ‘shocked’ when she heard her beloved children’s book had fallen victim to the Sunshine State’s latest book ban, she tells Josh Marcus

USA Today Sports Media Group

Spartans offer 2023 Florida 4-star S Jordan Castell

Michigan State football has joined the mix on an elite safety prospect in the 2023 class from the Sunshine State

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why are Disney and DeSantis feuding in Florida?

The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to dissolve a private government controlled by Disney that provides municipal-like services for its 27,000 acres in the Sunshine State

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Why Queensland is home to maverick politicians like Clive Palmer and Pauline Hanson

Queensland is set to play a large role in next month's federal election, and the state's maverick politicians could be key to the outcome. What makes them so popular in the Sunshine State?

Daily Mirror

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly relaxes in Florida after Brooklyn Beckham's wedding

The whole Ramsay clan is currently still in Flordia, after attending Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's star-studded wedding on Saturday. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Holly Ramsay revealed she's enjoying the delights of the Sunshine State

Benzinga

Walmart Opens New Health Centers In Florida

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) has launched five new Walmart Health centers across North and Central Florida. Walmart Health brings accessible care to Floridians, beginning in Jacksonville and four additional locations in the Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa areas. Walmart Health centers provide several services, including primary care, labs, X-ray and EKG, behavioral health and counseling,…

Sports Illustrated

12 Prospects Who Impressed at the ESPN 300 Elite Underclassmen Camp

Sunday camp in the Sunshine State provides latest look at IMG Academy stars, sleeper recruits alike

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: There are sound reasons for businesses to stand up for their stated values

As one of Florida’s largest private employers and a big donor to local politicians, The Walt Disney Co. generally has a lot to say about legislation in the Sunshine State.

Miami Herald

Fabiola Santiago: Passing the ‘anti-woke’ bill is last feather on the Florida Legislature’s racist cap

If there’s anything we learned from this legislative session in Florida, it’s the undeniable reality that racism is alive, and unfortunately thriving, in the highest corridors of the Sunshine State.

The Conversation

Letting the people decide: should Australia hold more referendums?

Last month the mayors of Queensland’s two biggest cities proposed a referendum on reintroducing daylight saving in the Sunshine State.

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