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POLITICS
Sen. Marco Rubio’s red lines: defund Obamacare to pass temporary budget, no debt-limit hike without balanced budget
Speaking to conservatives, Sen. Marco Rubio roasted President Barack Obama over his healthcare law and the federal debt.
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REDISTRICTING
Fla. Supreme Court won't stop redistricting challenge
The Florida Supreme Court, in a sharp rebuke to the Republican-controlled Legislature, refused to throw out a lawsuit that contends legislators ignored new standards while drawing up legislative districts.
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FLORIDA
Crowning glory: Beauty queens prepare for Miss Florida USA pageant
Seventy-one beauties from across the state, who have given up carbs for months, arrive in South Florida for Saturday night’s Miss Florida USA 2014 pageant.
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Florida National Guard marks 100th deployment since 9/11
Four South Floridians went into active duty on Thursday alongside nearly 60 others marking the Florida National Guard’s 100th deployment since 9/11.
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TRAYVON MARTIN CASE
“Wannabe cop” Zimmerman murdered Trayvon, state tells jurors in closing argument
In closing arguments Thursday, the prosecutor points out inconsistencies in the volunteer neighborhood watchman’s recollection of events in the Trayvon Martin killing.
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5 things to know in Florida for July 12
Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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Pregnant woman killed in car crash
A pregnant central Florida woman died in a crash when another driver pulled out in front of her.
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Officials identify victim of Glacier park fall
Officials with Glacier National Park have released the name of a 21-year-old Florida man who died in a fall while climbing a mountain in the northeastern part of the park.
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Fla. man charged in NJ police standoff
A Florida man who authorities say broke into his ex-girlfriend's New Jersey home and threatened her was charged Thursday after a lengthy standoff with police.
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Man gets 30 years for fatal shooting
A South Florida man who fled as jurors were deliberating on his third-degree murder case earlier this year was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday.
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Environment
South Florida water district names new director
The governing board of the South Florida Water Management District on Thursday hired a new executive direct...
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In my opinion
Daniel Shoer Roth: Dismal future for Hispanic students
For students of English as a second language in Florida public schools the American Dream keeps fading away...
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Closing arguments to begin in Zimmerman trial
Attorneys in George Zimmerman's second-degree murder trial will be making their closing arguments.
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Documents point to ex-NFLer Hernandez as gunman
An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the ...
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TRAYVON MARTIN CASE | GEORGE ZIMMERMAN TRIAL
Zimmerman defense rests; closing arguments to begin Thursday at 1 p.m.
A six-person, all-female jury will likely start deliberations later this week in the trial of George Zimme...
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POLITICS
Charlie Crist's political memoir to explain why he left GOP
The former Republican governor turned independent U.S. Senate candidate turned potential Democratic guberna...
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The cult origins of one of Florida’s most dangerous invasive species
Even as new residents come flooding into Florida every day, so do other things, and by that I mean invasive...
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Miami-Dade politics
Dolphins owner forms super PAC, blasts Miami lawmakers
Billionaire Stephen Ross took a key step toward becoming a more-active political player after his effort to...
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GUN RIGHTS
Bill awaiting Gov. Rick Scott's signature has gun rights activists sharply divided
The NRA’s longtime Florida lobbyist gun rights supporters asking them to support a bill that would p...
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MEDICAID
Business coalitions warn Florida’s failure to expand Medicaid will hurt them
The groups argue that businesses may flee the state if lawmakers refuse to accept billions of Medicaid doll...
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In My Opinion
Fred Grimm: Rush to privatize is all about bucks
Our governor was deeply offended by a burst of unkind aspersions after an insurance company that didnȁ...
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ELECTIONS
Online ballot fraud marks the ‘e-boletera era of Miami politics’
A rash of computer-related absentee-ballot request irregularities has touched four Miami-area campaigns, le...
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CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Gov. Rick Scott signs bill to speed up executions in Florida
Under the new law, Gov. Rick Scott could surpass other governors in the number of ordered executions.
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MEDICAID
One month later, Florida lawmakers no closer to Medicaid deal
Medicaid expansion, or some alternative, remains a long shot in Florida.
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TROPICAL STORM
Florida officials use onset of storm season to blast Washington
Florida Republicans warned that federal budget cuts could harm the states ability to prepare for stor...
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Health care
Gov. Scott signs abortion law
The law requires doctors performing an abortion to offer emergency care if a baby is somehow born alive.
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Gaming
Judge denies injunction sought by senior arcades
A federal judge refused Tuesday to block enforcement of Florida’s new video gambling law, rejecting ...
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Tallahassee
Gov. Scott signs mortgage-relief law
The law aims to protect homeowners from foreclosure abuses.
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More than 150 accused in online wildlife sales
More than 150 people face federal and state charges after authorities disrupted online wildlife trafficking...
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Ex-head of NYC hospital admits taking kickbacks
The former chief executive of the country's oldest orthopedic hospital pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal ...
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Supreme Court: Law protecting builder went too far
Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature went too far when they created a law on behalf of a developer in an eff...
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PETA wants rays tank removed from baseball stadium
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is asking the Tampa Bay Rays to remove its rays "touch tank" fr...
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Fla. Supreme Court won't stop legal challenge
The Florida Supreme Court, in a sharp rebuke to the Republican-controlled Legislature, refused Thursday to ...
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Burglary suspect falls through restaurant roof
A man who deputies say was trying to rob a pharmacy fell through the roof of a strip mall, landing in a Tha...
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Fla. man sentenced on night vision export charge
A Florida man who pleaded guilty to illegally exporting military night vision equipment he sold online has ...
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FBI interviews City Council, city employees
The FBI is interviewing all six Fort Myers City Council members and four city employees regarding a propose...
















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