Trump's man in Florida overtakes gubernatorial front-runner - Politico

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Trump's man in Florida overtakes gubernatorial front-runner Politico The race to decide the next resident of Florida governor's mansion has wider implications than state policy fights to be waged in Tallahassee when lawmakers return to session. Florida has long carried heft as the nation's largest swing state, and the ... Trump May Jump Into Florida's Governor Primary With A Rally For Ron DeSantisHuffPost all 22 news articles »

07/19/2018 07:15 PM

Man dies of bacterial infection after eating tainted oyster at Florida restaurant - USA TODAY

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Man dies of bacterial infection after eating tainted oyster at Florida restaurant USA TODAY A 71-year-old man died on July 10 from a bacterial infection after eating a tainted oyster at a restaurant in Sarasota, Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health. The illness was caused by Vibrio vulnificus, officials said. Vibrio ... Man dies after eating raw oysters at Florida restaurant, report saysPalm Beach Post Flesh-eating bacteria in raw oysters kill Florida man, health officials sayFox News Florida man dies after eating oyster tainted with 'flesh-eating' bacteriaWCVB Boston Palm Beach Politics (blog) all 45 news articles »

07/19/2018 02:14 PM

Greene joins Democratic debate for Florida governor - Sun Sentinel

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Greene joins Democratic debate for Florida governor Sun Sentinel The five Democratic candidates for Florida governor sped through a wealth of issues during a fast-moving debate Wednesday, but differences on the environment, education, guns, health care and standing up to President Donald Trump were few. The ... Democratic debate for Florida governor adds new cast member tonightTampabay.com Democratic candidates vying for Florida governor seat debate tonightWink News Jeff Greene makes debut at Democratic debate with a special money offerMiami Herald Daily Commercial all 47 news articles »

07/19/2018 05:46 PM

'Free Diver' Missing While Exploring Underwater Florida Cave - U.S. News & World Report

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'Free Diver' Missing While Exploring Underwater Florida Cave U.S. News & World Report WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. (AP) — A diver has gone missing while exploring an underwater cave near Florida's Gulf Coast. Authorities say the diver never resurfaced after exploring the Eagle's Nest cave Wednesday. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says the ... Body of missing 'free diver' found in FloridaWFTV Orlando all 23 news articles »

07/19/2018 09:21 PM

Florida mayor apologizes for fight over 'Starry Night' home - WKRN News 2

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Florida mayor apologizes for fight over 'Starry Night' home WKRN News 2 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida mayor apologized Wednesday to a couple fined thousands of dollars for having their home's exterior painted to emulate Vincent van Gogh's “The Starry Night.” The Orlando Sentinel reports that the Mount Dora City Council ... Florida family allowed to keep 'Starry Night' house muralReuters Florida Couple Gets to Keep Home's 'Starry' Paint Job; Mayor Must Publicly Apologize for $10000 FineReason (blog) Van Gogh Starry Night house mural in Florida can stayBBC News Fox News all 48 news articles »

07/19/2018 09:18 PM

Luxury Condos Boom in South Florida - Mansion Global

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Luxury Condos Boom in South Florida Mansion Global South Florida logged robust home sales, especially among luxury condos, in the second quarter of 2018, according to reports Thursday from Douglas Elliman. Palm Beach saw the greatest number of sales in a single quarter in three years, with 160 homes ... and more »

07/19/2018 07:51 PM

New west Tallahassee Target opens, anchors Varsity Plaza remodel - Tallahassee.com

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New west Tallahassee Target opens, anchors Varsity Plaza remodel Tallahassee.com Located roughly a mile west of Florida State University, the 46,000-square-foot shopping center is an attractive option for grab-and-go groceries, toiletries, clothes and essential electronics. "This center for us represents a perfect mix of ...

07/19/2018 07:00 PM

Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades? - Snopes.com

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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades? Snopes.com 57 year old Shawn Kilums was found by Florida authorities in the act of engaging in sexual intercourse with a tranquilized alligator Sunday afternoon. Authorities say they tazed Shawn as he was not following police orders, police say Shawn was also ...

07/19/2018 03:31 AM

Florida Republican to Introduce Carbon-Tax Bill - Wall Street Journal

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Florida Republican to Introduce Carbon-Tax Bill Wall Street Journal A Florida Republican is set to propose a carbon-tax bill in Congress next week, hoping to generate new traction for climate-change efforts in the face of GOP leadership pushing firmly the other way. The plan from Rep. Carlos Curbelo, who represents a ... and more »

07/19/2018 09:39 PM

This university is removing a statue of its slave-owning founder - CNN

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This university is removing a statue of its slave-owning founder CNN Following years of protests by students, the panel recommended that the statue of Francis Eppes VII, a grandson of Thomas Jefferson, founder of FSU and former mayor of Tallahassee, be removed from its location at the school's entrance. Due to his ... and more »

07/19/2018 08:23 AM

Florida man scheduled to be executed for 1992 murder of North Miami woman - WPLG Local 10

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Florida man scheduled to be executed for 1992 murder of North Miami woman WPLG Local 10 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A Florida man is scheduled to be executed Aug. 14 for the 1992 murder of a North Miami woman who caught him burglarizing her apartment. Gov. Rick Scott signed a death warrant Wednesday for Jose Antonio Jimenez. and more »

07/19/2018 08:58 PM

Florida man posed as housewife, tricked men into doing sex acts on video, agents say - Palm Beach Post

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Florida man posed as housewife, tricked men into doing sex acts on video, agents say Palm Beach Post Federal agents arrested man in Homestead on Tuesday who allegedly posed as a housewife and tricked heterosexual men into performing sex acts. For at least four years, Bryan Deneumostier, 33, ran a website called “StrightBoyz” that promoted videos of ... and more »

07/19/2018 06:09 AM

One of Florida's largest medical marijuana businesses forced to stop processing pot - Tampabay.com

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One of Florida's largest medical marijuana businesses forced to stop processing pot Tampabay.com "We are going above and beyond simply ensuring good manufacturing practices and are pursuing American's For Safe Access' [ASA] Patient Focused Certification Program, which is a standard that is superior to what is currently required by Florida statute.".

07/19/2018 07:21 AM