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ICE targets local law enforcement in recruitment push
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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August 2, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is attempting to recruit local police in Florida as the federal agency launches an aggressive new recruitment campaign. What You Need To Know The crash course is called Legislator...
Florida is buying plane tickets for unauthorized immigrants to self-deport
WLRN - Florida
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MIAMI — Florida has started to pay for plane tickets for certain unauthorized immigrants to self-deport, officials said this week, in what appears to be the first such program run in part by a state. Unauthorized immigrants who are in custody and...
Orange County Mayor signs ICE agreement to avoid being removed from office
WFTV - Florida
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August 2, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says he had two options-- strike a deal with ICE or get removed from office. Demings acquiesced and signed an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to allow Orange County...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Leon County in week ending July 26?
Tallahassee Sun - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Leon County selling...
Disney ferry crash into dock sends passengers flying during Florida storm
FOX Business
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A ferry boat crashed into a dock at Walt Disney World's Transportation & Ticket Center on Wednesday night in Florida amid rough weather, officials said. A ferry boat at Walt Disney World crashed into a dock during rough weather, officials said....
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Miami-Dade County in week ending July 26?
South Miami-Dade News - Florida
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August 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Miami-Dade County selling...
Florida DOGE teams returns to Gainesville City Hall amid investigation
WCJB - TV 20 News - Florida
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August 1, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The state’s DOGE task force arrived at Gainesville City Hall on Friday morning for the second day of their investigation into the city’s finances. The DOGE inquiry was launched after newly-appointed Chief Financial...
Florida Man Attempts To Kill Wife in Disturbing Arrest Story
Inside the Magic
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August 1, 2025
At this point, “Florida Man” has become a cultural icon. He’s the guy who tries to rob a gas station with an alligator, crashes a car into a seafood restaurant “on accident,” or gets arrested for dancing naked at Disney Springs. The state has a...
Florida DOGE claims a 57% increase in Jacksonville property tax collections since 2020. How to check your tax history
News4Jax - Florida
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August 1, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is launching an investigation into the City of Jacksonville’s property tax collections, citing a 57% increase since 2020. RELATED: Florida DOGE coming to Jacksonville to...
Warchant TV: Mike Norvell interview following first Florida State preseason practice in pads
On3
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August 1, 2025
Florida State wasted no time elevating preseason practice by opting to go straight to pads after its two day acclimation window concluded on Thursday; Alabama, who also opened camp on Wednesday, took the day off on Friday. Afterwards, Florida...
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE addendum after war of words with Florida attorney general
WKMG 6 - Florida
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August 1, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County’s mayor signed an addendum that would allow county jail officials to transport immigration detainees to ICE facilities, despite a public war of words with Florida’s attorney general over the issue. In a news...
Florida researchers develop saliva test to detect breast cancer
Consumer Affairs
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August 1, 2025
Handheld saliva test detects breast cancer and even identifies its type, University of Florida researchers say. The device uses glucose test strips and transmits its findings to a smartphone via Bluetooth. In a test of 29 samples, it correctly...
Florida baby killed by 130-pound dog, authorities say
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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By Mauricio Maldonado Mauricio Maldonado Digital Editor, CBS Miami Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital journalist in the South Florida area since 1997. Mauricio started at the Miami Herald in 1990 and...
24-year-old's remains found in Florida's St. Johns River, deputies say
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. - A 24-year-old's human remains have been found in St. Johns River in Florida's Fleming Island. What we know: On May 7, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) began investigating circumstances surrounding skeletal remains...
Star-studded concert lineup brings top artists to South Florida for the month of August
WSVN 7 - Florida
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August 2, 2025
The summer forecast here in SoFlo is hot, hot, hot! But you know what else is sizzling? The music scene in Miami. The star-studded concert lineup for the month of August! From The Weeknd to Katy Perry, here’s a look at some of the biggest shows...
South Florida lawmakers want Trump administration to halt flow of illegal weapons to Haiti from US
WLRN - Florida
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Several South Florida lawmakers want the Trump administration to stop the flow of illegal weapons and ammunition from the U.S., mainly Florida, to Haiti. U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Miramar, said Friday that she and more than 30...
Remains found in Florida identified as 24-year-old Atlanta man
11 Alive - Georgia
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The Clay County Sheriff's Office in Florida said the remains were identified as those of Nicholas Lamont Anderson. They were found May 7. FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. — Human remains discovered on private property along the St. Johns River in Fleming...
Boater's surprise discovery leads to 23-kilo cocaine bust off Florida coast
CBS 12 - Florida
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ISLAMORADA, Fla. (CBS12) — High seas, high stakes. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said 23 kilos of suspected cocaine bobbed into a boater’s path five miles off the coast of Islamorada, turning a casual cruise into a federal drug bust. A...
Guest Commentary | This summer, keep Florida healthy through proper lawn care
Lehigh Acres Citizen - Florida
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Kevin Ruane The health of Southwest Florida’s water quality is essential for the region’s environment, economy and overall way of life. While there are many factors that contribute to the health of our waterways, some of the greatest concerns are...
The Florida Historic Capitol Museum celebrated their new additions through a Lunch Learn and Exhibit event
WTXL Tallahassee - Florida
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August 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Florida Historic Capitol is encouraging neighbors to swing by and take a look at the "Florida Capitol in FOCUS". "Florida Capitol in FOCUS" will be on display at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum from now until...