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May 28, 2023 at 9:55 pm

Struggles continue for thousands in Florida 8 months after Hurricane Ian as new storm season looms VIEW

Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach.

FILE – Miles of empty beach and billions of sea shells await a lone beachcomber at St. George Island State Park near Apalachicola in the Florida Panhandle, Feb. 5, 2007. The nine-mile (14-kilometer) stretch of Florida sugar-white sand in an unspoiled natural setting alongside the Gulf of Mexico is the nation’s best beach for 2023, according to the annual ranking released Thursday, May 18, 2023, by the university professor known as “Dr. Beach.” (AP Photo/William Kronholm, File) NYSS207 NYSS207

May 17, 2023 at 10:19 pm

Surf’s up! This beach is named nation’s best in annual ranking VIEW

A 9-mile stretch of Florida sugar-white sand in an unspoiled natural setting alongside the Gulf of Mexico is the nation’s best beach for 2023.

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May 16, 2023 at 9:09 pm

Jacksonville elects first female mayor, giving Florida Democrats a rare win in GOP-dominated state VIEW

Democrat Donna Deegan’s decisive win over a Republican in the Jacksonville mayor’s race will make her the first woman to hold the job in the...

May 15, 2023 at 10:40 am

US seeks dismissal of corruption charges against Florida 2018 Democratic governor nominee Gillum

Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss remaining corruption charges against Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor in 2018.

May 8, 2023 at 8:57 am

Ex-Neo-Nazi guilty in 2017 slayings of Florida roommates

A former neo-Nazi has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his two Florida roommates in 2017.

May 1, 2023 at 8:14 am

Florida man guilty in 2017 serial killings of 4 people

A Florida man has pleaded guilty to randomly shooting four people in a 2017 killing rampage that set a Tampa neighborhood on edge for weeks.

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis arrives at the Foreign Office to visit Britain’s Foreign Secretary in London, Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) XAP102 XAP102

April 28, 2023 at 11:17 am

Bill allows DeSantis to run for president while governor

Ron Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final...

April 26, 2023 at 2:27 pm

DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure

The New College of Florida trustees, newly dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has voted to deny tenure to five professors.

April 25, 2023 at 12:13 pm

Sheriff: Uber Eats driver slain, dismembered making delivery

A Florida man is charged with murder and other offenses in the slaying and dismemberment of an Uber Eats driver who had brought food to...

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April 25, 2023 at 9:54 am

Sen. Scott bill would fund armed officers in all US schools

Money earmarked for thousands of new IRS employees would be transferred to a grant program allowing schools nationwide to hire armed law enforcement personnel under...