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GOP Rep. Bill Posey won't seek re-election, endorses former Florida Senate President as replacement

Florida GOP Rep. Bill Posey announced Friday that he would not be seeking re-election, joining a slew of other GOP lawmakers also not seeking re-election. “It has been the greatest honor of Katie’s and my life to represent you in Congress. And, polls suggest that because of YOUR support, I could remain in the job forever, and we were looking …

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Florida universities: Where academic excellence meets athletic prowess

Florida recently overtook New York as the nation’s third-largest state. With a booming population of 22 million and growing, the Sunshine State is making considerable investments in its public institutions of higher learning, while private universities are also seeing surging enrollment. Here is a look at some of the top universities in Florida based on enrollment rates. FLORIDA PERMANENTLY BANS …

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Heavyweight boxer dies at 27 after spending three weeks in coma due to knockout

A 27-year-old boxer died on Thursday after spending three weeks in a medically induced coma from his last fight. Heavyweight Ardi Ndembo was knocked unconscious during his April 5 bout against Nestor Santana in Miami. He was then transported to a local hospital, where he was placed in a coma, but he died earlier this week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …

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Republican makes major announcement in push to grow GOP support from once-solid Dem voting bloc

EXCLUSIVE: A Republican running for re-election in a race key to a possible GOP Senate majority made a major announcement Friday aimed at keeping a crucial voting bloc away from the Democrats. Florida Sen. Rick Scott announced the latest ad installment of a multimillion-dollar investment in Hispanic outreach, one that his campaign hopes will continue the demographic’s swing toward the …

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Florida man charged after 150 pounds of meth seized in largest bust in city's history

A Florida man has been charged withpossession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after approximately 150 pounds of the drug was seized by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents earlier this month, according to theMiddle District of Florida State Attorney’s Office on Friday. Along with the meth, the agents also found two kilograms of cocaine, one kilogram of fentanyl, more than 100,000 …

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Biden sparks Christian group's anger after making sign of the cross at abortion rally: 'Disgusting insult'

President Biden sparked outrage Tuesday when he made the Sign of the Cross while rallying against abortion restrictions. Biden made the ostensibly pious gesture in Tampa while Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried complained about Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s tightening six-week ban on abortion. “We come back here to the state of Florida, where Ron DeSantis felt like …

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Florida man named 'prime suspect' in disappearance, death of girlfriend's daughter charged with murder

A Florida man arrested in February during an investigation into the disappearance and death of his girlfriend’s teenage daughter has officially been charged with murder. Osceola County Jail records show Stephan Sterns, 38, who was arrested on Feb. 28 on unrelated charges, was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday in connection with the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Soto, who …

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Deadly Florida carjacking: 3rd person of interest in custody; sheriff says 'case is about drugs and money'

A third person of interest has been taken into custody in Puerto Rico as investigators continue unraveling the Florida carjacking that authorities believe left Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas dead. Kevin Ocasio Justiniano, 28, was arrested by U.S. Marshals for unrelated drug trafficking and weapons charges, Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma announced Tuesday. He is believed to have been the …

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Biden insists red state won twice by Trump is suddenly 'in play'

President Biden hit the campaign trail in Florida, where he touted the Republican-led state is “in play” for the 2024 election, eliciting criticism and mockery online. “Florida – I think Florida is in play, nationally,” Biden said Tuesday during a campaign event in Tampa at Hillsborough Community College. The Biden campaign on Tuesday cited abortion laws in the state as …

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Dog in Florida born with lime green fur and named 'Shamrock' goes viral

While Kermit the Frog once said it’s not easy being green, a Florida puppy born with green fur has experienced internet stardom due to her unique — albeit temporary — coloring. The puppy, appropriately named Shamrock, was born on March 3 — and was already dressed and ready for St. Patrick’s Day. Carole DeBruler, owner of Golden Treasures Kennel in …

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