Factbox-Over 173,000 still without power in Florida, Georgia after Idalia
(Reuters) – More than 173,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Florida and Georgia on Thursday after Hurricane Idalia made landfall on the …
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Biden will visit Florida on Saturday to view hurricane damage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said he will visit Florida on Saturday to view damage from Hurricane Idalia after the storm pounded the …
Idalia to boost Florida apartment insurance costs further
By Matt Tracy (Reuters) – Hurricane Idalia is expected to increase insurance costs for Florida commercial real estate (CRE), particularly owners of apartments and other …
Biden tells Florida’s DeSantis he signed major disaster declaration over Idalia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden called Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday to convey that he signed a major disaster declaration and ordered …
US insurers brace for Idalia claims, UBS estimates $9.36 billion cost in Florida
By Noor Zainab Hussain, Chibuike Oguh and Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Insurers were expected to face claims for billions of dollars from Hurricane Idalia which made …
Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia
By Marco Bello and Maria Alejandra Cardona PERRY, Florida (Reuters) – Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday with howling winds, torrential rains …
U.S. retailers shut stores as Hurricane Idalia slams Florida, Georgia
(Reuters) – Several U.S. retailers including Target and Walmart closed stores and adjusted store hours in preparation for Hurricane Idalia that plowed into Florida’s Gulf …
Explainer-What to expect from Hurricane Idalia as it sweeps from Florida
By Julia Harte and Rachel Nostrant (Reuters) -Here are the most important things to know about the projected impact of Hurricane Idalia, which was weakening …
Factbox-Stocks to watch as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Millions of Florida residents evacuated to higher ground after Hurricane Idalia, an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm, made landfall on Wednesday at …
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights as Hurricane Idalia makes Florida landfall
(Reuters) -Airlines in the United States canceled more than 1,000 flights on Wednesday as Hurricane Idalia slammed into the Big Bend region of Florida, but …
Idalia strengthens into Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida coast – NHC
(Reuters) – Idalia has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane on the five-step Saffir-Simpson wind scale as nears the Florida Big Bend region, the U.S. …
Hurricane Idalia strengthens en route to Florida, expected to land as Category 4 storm
By Marco Bello and Joseph Ax CEDAR KEY, Florida (Reuters) -Hurricane Idalia gained fury on Tuesday as it crawled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, forcing mass …
Storm Idalia to intensify into major hurricane ahead of Florida landfall
By Dave Sherwood , Brendan O’Brien and Rich McKay GUANIMAR, Cuba (Reuters) -Tropical Storm Idalia lashed western Cuba and was expected to strengthen into a …
Florida gunman thwarted at Black college before store shooting
By Julia Harte (Reuters) -A campus police officer chased a white gunman off Florida’s first historically Black university a few minutes before the shooter killed …
Biden and Harris ask US to fight white supremacy after Florida shooting
By Steve Holland and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden and top White House officials railed against white supremacy on Monday, asking Americans to …
FACTBOX-Stocks to watch as Idalia makes landfall in Florida
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Florida is bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia as it intensifies into a major hurricane on Monday before making landfall on the …
Biden speaks with Florida’s DeSantis, approves hurricane declaration -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden spoke with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday and approved an emergency declaration for the U.S. state as Tropical …
Tropical Storm Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane
(Reuters) -Tropical Storm Idalia could strengthen into a hurricane on Monday, bringing high winds and storm surges to Cuba and Florida later this week. The …
Two Florida Men Arrested in Delaware for Credit Card Fraud
LAUREL, DE – On Thursday, the Delaware State Police arrested Ernest Ashlet, 19, and Sebastien Mombes, 30, both from Orlando, Florida, for attempting to purchase …
Vessel Packed With Migrants Rams Into Law Enforcement Boat In Florida
Vessel Packed With Migrants Rams Into Law Enforcement Boat In Florida Jennie Taer on August 25, 2023 A vessel full of migrants in Florida rammed …
Florida Man Pleads Guilty in $3.6 Million Health Care Fraud Case in NJ
TRENTON, NJ – Patrick Fitchner, 51, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. According to U.S. District …
Dem Candidate Targeting Florida GOP Senator Is A Massive Censorship Advocate
Dem Candidate Targeting Florida GOP Senator Is A Massive Censorship Advocate Jason Cohen on August 22, 2023 Former Democratic Florida Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who launched …
Florida Dem Launches Senate Campaign To Challenge Rick Scott
Florida Dem Launches Senate Campaign To Challenge Rick Scott Mary Lou Masters on August 22, 2023 Former Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell launched a bid …
New Jersey’s ‘Tan Mom’ Running for Senate in Florida
Patricia Krentcil, best known as “Tan Mom,” has officially entered the political arena, filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday to run for …
Trump-Appointed Judge Declines To Block Florida Law Banning Chinese Nationals From Owning Property
Trump-Appointed Judge Declines To Block Florida Law Banning Chinese Nationals From Owning Property Katelynn Richardson on August 17, 2023 A federal judge in Florida declined …
US judge won’t block Florida law barring Chinese citizens from owning homes
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – A U.S. judge in Florida on Thursday declined to block the state’s law barring citizens of China and other “countries …
Abortion Clinic Fined $193,000 For Violating Florida Law
Abortion Clinic Fined $193,000 For Violating Florida Law Lillian Tweten on August 15, 2023 The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) ordered a clinic …
Florida Man Sentenced for 2021 Jersey City Murder
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez informed the public on Monday, that Ariel Dumit, 38, of Florida, received a 30-year sentence for …
Two Florida Men Arrested for Exposing Themselves at Family Park
WINTER HAVEN, FL – Two men were arrested on Thursday at Lake Hartridge Nature Park in Winter Haven by vice detectives from the Polk County …
New College Of Florida Trustees Move To Abolish Gender Studies Program
New College Of Florida Trustees Move To Abolish Gender Studies Program Reagan Reese on August 10, 2023 The New College of Florida (NCF) board of …
Florida Tells Schools They Can Teach AP Psychology Course Despite Claims It Was ‘Banned’
Florida Tells Schools They Can Teach AP Psychology Course Despite Claims It Was ‘Banned’ Reagan Reese on August 10, 2023 The Florida Department of Education …
Florida’s DeSantis replaces elected Democratic prosecutor
(Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended a county prosecutor after accusing her of being soft on crime, making her the second elected Democratic …
Winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1.58 billion sold in Florida
(Reuters) -One lucky winner was in possession of a Mega Millions ticket worth a cool $1.58 billion, the largest prize in the game’s history, on …
Dems Call On Former Rep To Challenge Rick Scott In Florida Senate Race
Dems Call On Former Rep To Challenge Rick Scott In Florida Senate Race Jake Smith on August 5, 2023 An ever-increasing number of Democrats and …
Florida school shooting re-enacted as part of civil lawsuit
(Reuters) -Gunfire rang out again at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday, this time as part of a reenactment of the shooting five …
‘Stop Playing Games’: Florida Rejects College Board Claim That AP Course Is Banned
‘Stop Playing Games’: Florida Rejects College Board Claim That AP Course Is Banned Reagan Reese on August 4, 2023 The Florida Department of Education (DOE) …
Florida effectively bans advanced psychology course over LGBTQ content – course developer
By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) -Florida has told school superintendents that an Advanced Placement psychology course offered to high school students violates a new state law …
Biden Admin’s Park Service Teaching Slavery Lessons Eerily Similar To The Florida Standards That Kamala Criticized
Biden Admin’s Park Service Teaching Slavery Lessons Eerily Similar To The Florida Standards That Kamala Criticized Reagan Reese on August 1, 2023 The U.S. Department …
DeSantis Invites Kamala To Florida To Discuss New African American History Curriculum
DeSantis Invites Kamala To Florida To Discuss New African American History Curriculum Reagan Reese on August 1, 2023 Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron …
Florida judge rules against Disney in feud with DeSantis
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) -A Florida judge on Friday rejected a Walt Disney Co request to dismiss a lawsuit by an oversight district, a move that …
Florida Judge Declines To Toss Lawsuit Challenging Disney’s Last-Minute Effort To Maintain Self-Governing Status
Florida Judge Declines To Toss Lawsuit Challenging Disney’s Last-Minute Effort To Maintain Self-Governing Status Katelynn Richardson on July 28, 2023 A Florida state judge declined …
2024 Republican candidate Scott decries Florida’s new Black history plan
By James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Tim Scott, the highest-profile Black candidate in the 2024 Republican presidential race, has blasted his rival Ron DeSantis, …
‘False Narratives’: DeSantis Fires Back At Tim Scott Over New Florida Slavery Curriculum
‘False Narratives’: DeSantis Fires Back At Tim Scott Over New Florida Slavery Curriculum Mary Lou Masters on July 28, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit …
‘No Silver Lining In Slavery’: Tim Scott Goes In On DeSantis Over New Florida Slavery Curriculum
‘No Silver Lining In Slavery’: Tim Scott Goes In On DeSantis Over New Florida Slavery Curriculum Jake Smith on July 28, 2023 2024 presidential candidate …
Florida 11-year-old charged in kidnapping hoax call, sheriff says
By Rachel Nostrant (Reuters) – An 11-year-old Florida girl was arrested and charged with filing a false police report for allegedly claiming a man with …
‘Supposed Conservative’: GOP Rep Clashes With DeSantis Team Over New Florida Slavery Curriculum
‘Supposed Conservative’: GOP Rep Clashes With DeSantis Team Over New Florida Slavery Curriculum Jake Smith on July 27, 2023 Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds and …
Florida To Move Forward With African American History Standards Despite Backlash
Florida To Move Forward With African American History Standards Despite Backlash Reagan Reese on July 26, 2023 The Florida Department of Education (DOE) notified its …
Ocean temperatures around South Florida hit hot-tub levels
By Maria Alejandra Cardona KEY LARGO, Florida (Reuters) – The surface ocean temperature in and around the Florida Keys soared to typical hot tub levels …
Florida Teachers Unions Suffer Financial Blow Thanks To New Paycheck Laws
Florida Teachers Unions Suffer Financial Blow Thanks To New Paycheck Laws Reagan Reese on July 25, 2023 Several teachers unions are seeing a decrease in …
Florida court reprimands judge over Parkland school shooting trial actions
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Florida’s top court has publicly reprimanded the judge who presided over the trial of Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 people …