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Florida Woman Nearly Throws $1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket In The Trash
Jill Rowell of Grand Ridge (FL)
A Florida woman claimed a $1,000,000 prize from a lottery-scratch-off ticket that she nearly threw away.
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Groups Launch Ballot Drive On Florida Abortion Rights
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Taking aim at “government interference” in abortion decisions, a coalition of groups Monday formally began a drive to try to pass [...]
Report: Florida Has Gone From “Worst To First” In Election Integrity And Reporting
Source: TFP File Photo
For years Florida was the butt of jokes for its “hanging chads,” long voting lines, and other Election Day malfunctions.
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DeSantis: Florida Is Taking Action To Stand Against The United States’ Greatest Geopolitical Threat
Florida Gov. DeSantis Bill Signing
Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills to counteract the 'malign' influence of the Chinese Com [...]
Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill To Restrict CCP Land Ownership In Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (May 8, 2023)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that aims to restrict land ownership in Florida by people with tie [...]
Sarasota Police To Host “Done With The Gun” Turn-In, Free Gun Lock Giveaway
Source: SPD
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota Police Department is allowing the community to safely dispose of unwanted firearms and receive free gun [...]
2023 Pasco County Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Source: PSO
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The annual Pasco County Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was held last week at the Historic Dade City Cou [...]
Florida Gas Prices Dropped 9 Cents Last Week
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Florida gas prices declined for the second consecutive week. The state average declined 9 cents per gallon last week. Florida's sta [...]
One Man Killed In Plant City Post Office Parking Lot, Officer-Involved Shooting
Breaking News From The Free Press
PLANT CITY, Fla. - A man is dead after a situation escalated at the post office in Plant City Sunday.
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Florida Medicaid Transgender Trial Set To Start
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A trial will start Tuesday after a federal judge rejected an attempt by the state of Florida to scuttle a lawsuit that challenges a [...]