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Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Windshield Lawsuit Crackdown
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In a victory for auto insurers, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that seeks to curb lawsuits over i [...]
Hudson Woman Struck And Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash, Florida Troopers Looking For Driver
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - A 31-year-old Hudson woman was killed in a crash that happened around 1:37 am on Friday, an [...]
Florida High School Student Arrested After Saying She Had A Pipe Bomb In Her Backpack
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A Florida high school student was arrested after making a bomb threat on Thursday after stating she had a pipe bomb.
Shortly aft [...]
Tampa Solid Waste Department Revises Memorial Day Collection Schedule
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TAMPA, Fla. - In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Residential cust [...]
Disney Opposes Judge Disqualification In Case Against Florida Gov. DeSantis
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The judge overseeing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees shouldn’t leave the case, [...]
State Urges Justices To Reject Florida Death Row Inmate’s Arguments
Death Row inmate Duane Owen
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Thursday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject arguments aimed at b [...]
As Florida Prepares For Hurricane Season, NOAA Predicts ‘Near-Normal’ 2023 Atlantic Season
Source: NOAA
As Florida prepares for the 2023 hurricane season, NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National We [...]
Florida Troopers, Resources, And National Guard On The Ground At Southern Border In Texas
Source: Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s assets are on-scene to assist the State of Texas with the in [...]
Sex Criminals And Violent Offenders Now Face Harsher Penalties In Florida
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Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 537, which toughens penalties for sex criminals. The bill makes all attempte [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs “Respecting Their Sacrifice Act” Support For Families Of Fallen Heroes
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Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Respecting Their Sacrifice Act to support the families of [...]