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Florida ice cream possible source of listeria outbreak that killed Illinois woman, CDC says

The estate of an Illinois woman who died earlier this year from a listeria infection filed a federal lawsuit against a Florida ice cream company that health officials have connected to a multistate outbreak.

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Ice cream sold in Florida linked to listeria outbreak that killed 1, sickened at least 22, CDC says

Anyone who has products from Big Olaf Creamery, which is based in Sarasota, should throw them away, the CDC said.

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1 day ago

Florida city apologizes for saying 'a lot of people probably don't want to celebrate our nation right now'

A statement that questioned if July 4 celebrations were appropriate in the wake of “division, hate and unrest” across the country has prompted cheers, backlash and an apology from the city of Orlando, Florida.

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1 day ago

Inside a TikTok-famous luxury trailer home featuring an office, a laundry room, a 6-seater couch, and a fireplace

A TikToker named Glory Lautner shared a tour of a trailer in Orlando, Florida, featuring an office, a laundry room, a 6-seater couch, and a fireplace.

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1 day ago

Invasive, giant snail sighting forces South Florida county into quarantine

One of the most damaging snails in the world was recently spotted in a Florida city, forcing a quarantine in part of the city, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

2 days ago

'Join us in California': Newsom targets GOP in Florida ad

Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida. The 30-second spot scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday takes shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies, while drawing a contrast with California.

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2 days ago

Officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida

A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida’s Gulf Coast, authorities said.

3 days ago

American Airlines scheduling glitch allows pilots to drop thousands of July trips

American said it was aware of a scheduling glitch that allowed pilots to drop thousands of July flights.

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3 days ago

Florida officials plan to eradicate giant African land snails, again

Back in 2018, the Florida agriculture commissioner described these types of snails as a "triple threat" because of the potential harm to human health, the environment and agriculture.

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3 days ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Take Effect in Five More States

It's not just Florida — Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Utah, and Indiana have anti-LGBTQ+ laws coming into force now.

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3 days ago

Florida offers new training for teachers that says it was a 'misconception' that 'the Founders desired strict separation of church and state': report

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the new civic education program was pushing back on the "woke indoctrination" of children.

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3 days ago

Man wounded in possible Long Island shark attack

This comes after a girl was seriously injured​ in a brazen shark attack at a Florida beach Thursday.

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3 days ago

Florida says Ben & Jerry’s change ‘step in right direction’

Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis praised Ben & Jerry’s parent company for a decision that will allow sales of ice cream in Israel.

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FTX signs a deal giving it the option to buy crypto lender BlockFi

FTX signed a deal with BlockFi that gives it the option to buy the crypto lender at a maximum price of $240 million.

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A semitruck blew a tire on a Florida highway, then struck a car. See the damage

A horrifying accident occurred on a Florida highway in West Melbourne on Thursday afternoon.

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Girl loses her leg in shark attack at Florida beach: "It's a tragedy"

One of the girl's family members jumped in the water and beat the shark off of her until she was free, officials said.

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Girl loses her leg in shark attack at Florida beach: "It's a tragedy"

One of the girl's family members jumped in the water and beat the shark off of her until she was free, officials said.

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Pastor and family stole $8M from taxpayers in Covid scam, feds say. Why haven’t they been charged?

The curious case of the Edwards family involves a dementia-stricken accountant and a police traffic stop that turned up garbage bags full of shredded documents.

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Judge Blocks Florida's 15-Week Abortion Ban

The judge said Florida's ban was "unconstitutional in that it violates the privacy provision of the Florida Constitution."

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Ron DeSantis vows to appeal abortion ban ruling to state supreme court: will 'withstand all legal challenges'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will appeal a court ruling blocking an abortion ban that is set to go into effect on Friday at midnight.

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1 dead, nearly two dozen sickened in listeria outbreak linked to Florida

One patient has died, and another suffered a pregnancy loss.

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Judge to temporarily block Florida's 15-week abortion ban

The law would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks and will most likely be fought for by the state.

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Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine

Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.

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Another giant African snail sighting forces Florida county into quarantine

Florida officials confirmed the recurrence of an invasive snail species that destroys wildlife and poses serious threats to human health.

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Biden urges Congress to codify abortion rights even if Senate has to suspend filibuster

Wrapping up a NATO summit, President Joseph Biden says America is stronger than ever except for "outrageous" actions from Supreme Court on abortion rights.

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Judge to block Florida abortion ban; Kentucky ban on hold

A Florida judge says he will temporarily block the state's 15-week abortion ban.

WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world

The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million new cases reported globally.

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This SC hidden gem is among the best suburbs in the US, popular website says. Take a look

This SC city has BMW racing, restaurants, history and a good-sized downtown public park.

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Florida may be the "last oasis" for abortion in the South — but a 15-week ban could be days away

The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.

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Joe Rogan says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would be a 'good president' and calls Joe Biden a 'dead man'

Rogan praised DeSantis for his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though they have clashed with federal health guidance.

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Spirit delays shareholder vote on merger hours before meeting to continue deal talks with Frontier, JetBlue

Spirit Airlines said Wednesday that it would delay a shareholder vote on its proposed merger with Frontier Airlines scheduled for tomorrow until July 8.

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CEO and Florida museum part ways following Basquiat raid

The Orlando Museum of Art has parted ways with its CEO in the days after the FBI raided the Florida museum and seized more than two dozen paintings attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Fight for Spirit Airlines goes down to the wire with competing bids from Frontier and JetBlue

The battle between Frontier and JetBlue for discount airline Spirit is the most contentious in recent years.

cnbc.com

Police: Carbon monoxide killed 3 tourists at Bahamas resort

Police in the Bahamas say that carbon monoxide poisoning killed three U.S. tourists found dead at a resort in May

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Final jury selection begins in Florida school massacre trial

The final phase in the selection of 12 jurors who will decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz should receive the death sentence got underway Tuesday, the conclusion of a nearly three-month effort that began with 1,800 candidates. Each side can try to persuade Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer that a particular candidate is biased. The jury will decide whether Cruz, 23, receives the death sentence or life in prison without parole for the murders of 14 students and three staff members at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018.

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ARK Invest's Cathie Wood says the U.S. is already in a recession

Catherine Wood, chief executive officer of ARK Investment Management LLC, speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood made the remarks on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Tuesday. Wood has had a tough 2022 as her disruptive technology darlings have been among the biggest losers this year in the face of rising rates. Her flagship active fund Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) is down a whopping 52% year to date, falling 66% from its record high. Please check back for updates.

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1-year-old girl shot and killed by 8-year-old boy playing with father's gun in Florida motel room

The boy fired a round that passed through and killed a baby and struck a toddler, the sheriff said.

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The Political Strategy of Ron DeSantis’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

In American politics, ideology is often a smoke screen for individual ambition.

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Florida man drowns saving juvenile at Porter Beach

The body of a Florida man was recovered Monday by lifeguards after he saved the life of a juvenile at Porter Beach, officials said.

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Someone at the Swap Shop heard ‘sounds’ coming from a car. Then came the rescue

Having a case of the Mondays? This ought to help.

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Ron DeSantis sees the Jan. 6 hearings as a way to get Trump indicted, report says, as rumors grow of a 2024 run

The Florida governor is seen as a rising star in the GOP, and is said to be threatening Trump. Neither have said whether they were running in 2024.

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Lauren Groff Reads “To Sunland”

The author reads her story from the July 4, 2022, issue of the magazine.

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Up to 200 teenagers broke into an $8 million Florida mansion to throw a raucous party and boxing match, then posted the evidence on social media

An estimated 150 to 200 teens attended the party, Walton County Sheriff's Office said. Police are now studying footage of the wild scenes for suspects.

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FBI seizes more than two dozen disputed Basquiat paintings from Florida museum

According to a search warrant, federal art crimes investigators have been looking into the 25 paintings since shortly after their discovery in 2012.

cbsnews.com

Airline merger: Frontier sweetens offer for Spirit Airlines

The bidding war over Spirit Airlines is heating up again.

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Frontier sweetens offer for Spirit Airlines merger as shareholder vote looms

Frontier Airlines sweetened its offer to combine with fellow budget carrier Spirit Airlines, that airline said late Friday, less than a week before Spirit shareholders are set to vote on the deal.

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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.

See the rare alignment of 5 planets and the moon in this stunning night sky photo

The rare sight of five bright planets lining up with the moon wowed skywatchers around the world Friday.

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‘I felt something sharp.’ Woman takes off pants to uncover unwanted visitor in Florida

And it was alive.

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How much money do gas tax holidays actually save drivers? What we know, based on 3 states that put temporary suspensions in place

State gas tax holidays resulted in savings that were "mostly passed on to consumers," research finds. Experts say the results of a federal plan may be limited.

cnbc.com

A year on, Surfside remembers 98 victims of condo collapse

A year has passed since the oceanfront condo building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, Florida.

GOP House members sought blanket pardon from Trump after Jan. 6 riot, committee says

'The only reason I know to ask for a pardon, is because you think you’ve committed a crime,' said Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), who sits on the Jan. 6 committee.

latimes.com

NASA declares testing of SLS moon rocket complete. Next up: Launch.

The Space Launch System rocket has passed its final test, NASA says, clearing the way for a launch in late summer.

washingtonpost.com

Judge Approves $1B+ Deal In Deadly Florida Condo Collapse

About $100 million is earmarked for legal fees, and $96 million set aside for owners of the building's 136 units.

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Judge Approves $1B+ Deal In Deadly Florida Condo Collapse

About $100 million is earmarked for legal fees, and $96 million set aside for owners of the building's 136 units.

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One year after Surfside condo collapse in Florida, a legal settlement is approved

The $1.2 billion settlement is for unit owners and families of those who died in the condo tower. It was finalized one day before the anniversary of the disaster in which 98 people died.

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7 people have died amid 'one of the worst meningococcal outbreaks' in US history. The CDC is urging people to get vaccinated.

After six men who have sex with men were reported dead from a meningococcal outbreak in Florida, the CDC is urging others to get a vaccination.

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Publix won’t offer coronavirus vaccines to children under 5 ‘at this time’

The company’s customer service department did not explaining the reasoning for the decision.

washingtonpost.com

Judge approves $1B+ deal in deadly Florida condo collapse

A judge has given final approval to a settlement of more than $1 billion for victims of the collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium.

Florida team hauls in 18-foot, 215-pound Burmese python

A team of biologists recently hauled in the heaviest female Burmese python ever captured in Florida.

Disney workers trade costumes for yoga pants on Yoga Day

Thousands of Disney workers traded their character costumes for yoga pants Tuesday morning — planking, doing the downward dog and folding into lotus poses at sunrise.

NASA fuels moon rocket for 1st time in countdown rehearsal

NASA has fueled its huge moon rocket for the first time and completed a countdown test despite a fuel line leak.

2 deputies disciplined after Bob Saget death investigation

Officials say two Florida deputies have each been suspended for about two weeks for leaking news about actor and comedian Bob Saget’s death before his family was alerted.

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Two deputies disciplined over Bob Saget’s death

Two deputies in Florida were disciplined for sharing information about comedian Bob Saget’s death with the public before his family was notified.

White House: Florida doctors can order under-5 COVID shots

The White House says Florida doctors will be able to order COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 from the federal government.

Florida only state not preordering toddler COVID-19 vaccines

Florida is the only state that hasn’t preordered COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers in anticipation of their final approval by the federal government.

Burmese python hunt in Florida Everglades slated for August

Florida's annual prize-winning hunt for invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades is slated to begin Aug. 5.

Florida building collapse probe to begin structural testing

The federal investigation into the deadly collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium building is entering a new phase that involves cutting and drilling into concrete and steel to determine what role they played.

Seller of monkey to LA celebrity sentenced to probation

The owner of a Florida pet breeding business got five years' probation and must pay a $90,000 fine for illegally selling a monkey to a celebrity in Los Angeles.

Spirit Airlines, a bidding war target, postpones buyout vote

Spirit Airlines, the target of a budget airline bidding war, is postponing a Friday vote on whether to accept one of those buyout offers after a flurry of counter proposals from JetBlue and Frontier Airlines.

Tim Tebow among first-timers on College Football HOF ballot

Tim Tebow is among the former players making a first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year.

Tropical Storm Alex lashes Bermuda area with wind, rain

Bermuda has shuttered schools, businesses and government agencies as Tropical Storm Alex brushed past the British overseas territory.

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Cash: Rays players not wearing LGBTQ logos won't divide team

A number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team’s annual “Pride Night” on Saturday that recognized the LGBTQ community.

UCLA beats Florida 8-0 in 6 innings to WCWS semifinals

Holly Azevedo threw a two-hit shutout and No. 5 UCLA beat No. 14 Florida 8-0 in six innings to reach the Women’s College World Series semifinals and eliminate the Gators.

Transgender youth treatment under fire in Florida again

Florida health officials have asked the state medical board to draft new policies that would likely restrict gender dysphoria treatments for transgender youth.

Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after $27M fine threat

The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.

US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees

U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to revise the critical habitat designation for Florida manatees, which have been dying in record numbers because water pollution is killing a main food source.

Hokies Softball falls in Super-Regionals

Virginia Tech and the University of Florida battle in Game three of their Super-Regional series.

Hokies split series in Super Regional, approach decisive Game 3 against Florida

Virginia Tech split their games on Saturday, first beating Florida 6-0, then losing 7-2 in Game 2. A couple missed opportunities including 10 runners left on base, something the Hokies don’t expect to do on Sunday.

Judge gives initial OK to $1B deal in Florida condo collapse

A Florida judge has given gave initial approval to a settlement of more than $1 billion to families who lost loved ones in the collapse last year of a Florida beachfront condominium building in which 98 people died.

Hokies softball leading Florida 6-0 in Game One

A violent storm system stopped play in Blacksburg, but the Hokies were leading Game 1 over the Gators 6-0.

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Florida condo collapse settlement reached, tops $1 billion

Attorneys for the families who lost relatives or homes in last year’s collapse of a Florida condominium tower that killed 98 people have reached a $1.02 billion settlement.

Florida gov signs condo safety bill after building collapse

Florida will require statewide recertification of condominiums over three stories tall under new legislation Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law.

Texas school shooting invades trial of Parkland murderer

The mass shooting at a Texas elementary school has invaded jury selection at the penalty trial of Florida’s campus killer.

For Panthers, regular season success didn't lead to Cup run

There will be a Presidents’ Trophy banner hanging over the Florida Panthers’ home ice next season.

Defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning back in East finals

The Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time in eight years after sweeping the Florida Panthers in four games.

15-year-old golfer’s love for the sport saves him from war in Ukraine

More than 160 golfers teed off this weekend in the Scott Robertson Memorial Tournament in Roanoke.

Stamkos, Kucherov lead Lightning past Panthers 5-1 in Game 3

Steven Stamkos scored two goals and Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to move to the brink of another trip to the Eastern Conference final.

Lightning strike first against Panthers, win 4-1 in Game 1

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Andrei Vasilevskiy remained red-hot with 34 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the Florida Panthers 4-1 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Celtics co-owner donates $2M to protect Florida manatees

A co-owner of the Boston Celtics is donating $2 million toward protecting the Florida manatees and their habitat following two seasons of record-breaking manatee mortalities in the state.

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Passenger who landed plane says ‘hand of God’ was with him

A Florida man with no flying experience who kept his cool while landing a small plane says the “hand of God" was with him after the pilot collapsed at the controls

How a passenger with no flight experience landed a plane in a nosedive after the pilot passed out

When passenger Darren Harrison heard his pilot say he wasn’t feeling well and saw him suddenly slump over the controls of the single-engine plane, sending it into a nosedive, he sprung into action.

Florida driver who suffered medical emergency reunited with Good Samaritans who came to her aid

Earlier this week, we told you about a group of strangers who came together to rescue a woman suffering a medical emergency while behind the wheel. Now, the Good Samaritans are being celebrated for their selfless acts.

Pilot down, passenger takes over with ‘no idea how to fly’

A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for help when the pilot of a small plane fell ill off Florida’s Atlantic coast, and was able to land safely with the help of air traffic controllers.

Panthers beat Caps in OT, win 1st playoff series since 1996

Carter Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner to send the Panthers to the second round by beating the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game 6.

Judge blocks DeSantis' redistricting plan; state appeals

A judge’s ruling that a new congressional map drawn by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff is unconstitutional has been appealed by the state.

Toddler weighing under 10 pounds dies; parents arrested

The parents of a 2-year-old Florida girl who died weighing less than 10 pounds are accused of negligent child abuse.

Here’s a Florida farm that attracts tons of visitors, thanks to this drool-worthy shortcake

Visitors from around the world come to the market for the strawberry shortcake.

Scientists grow plants in lunar dirt, next stop moon

Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.

WATCH: Good Samaritans jump into action to save Florida driver having medical emergency

The internet has hailed a group of Good Samaritans as heroes after they acted quickly to rescue a Florida woman who had a medical emergency behind the wheel.

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