Florida
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Florida Charter Crew Recovers Military-Style Drone from Gulf Waters
A Pensacola-based fishing charter recovered a suspected military drone from the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, prompting an official recovery operation.
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Tiger Woods Finalizes Plea Deal in Florida as Vanessa Trump Offers Public Support
Tiger Woods received a five-year license suspension after a plea deal, with Vanessa Trump appearing by his side to provide support amid their personal health struggles.
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Leaked Grand Jury Report Alleges Misuse of Medicaid Funds in Florida
A leaked grand jury report alleges $10 million in Medicaid settlement funds were diverted to a charity linked to Florida’s First Lady, sparking political fallout.
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Florida Grand Jury Details $10 Million Medicaid Settlement Diversion to Political Campaign
A leaked Florida grand jury report reveals how $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was routed through a charity into PACs fighting a marijuana ballot measure.
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Polk County Sheriff K9 Recovers at Home Following Amputation Surgery After Florida Shooting
A Polk County K9 survived critical injuries and a leg amputation after a Florida shooting, returning home following emergency medical transport.
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Perez Hilton Hospitalized in ‘Serious but Stable’ Condition; Surgery Scheduled
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton remains hospitalized in serious condition following an August 4 self-harm incident, with his family confirming he requires surgery.
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Cape Coral Hands Over Fiscal Data to Florida’s DOGE
Cape Coral has submitted extensive spending records and granted system access to Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency for a fiscal audit.
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Babcock Ranch expands rental housing as apartment occupancy surges
Babcock Ranch, Florida’s solar-powered master-planned town, is expanding its rental market as occupancy at the new 373-unit Canopy complex nears 90%.
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Florida Law HB 35 Adds Unlicensed Driving to Habitual Traffic Offender Status
A new Florida law, HB 35, now includes driving without a valid license as an offense toward habitual traffic offender status, risking a five-year license revocation.
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Florida Issues Extreme Heat Warnings as Heat Index Approaches 117 Degrees
Florida has issued extreme heat warnings across 33 counties, with officials cautioning that the heat index could reach 117 degrees amid dangerous humidity.
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Tropical moisture brings increased rain chances to Southwest Florida this weekend
Southwest Florida faces a shift to a wetter weather pattern as tropical moisture increases rain coverage to 60% this Friday, continuing through the weekend.




