A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator
Before and after police officers arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University who were protesting the war in Gaza, New York Mayor Eric Adams blamed “outside agitators” for leading the demonstrations.
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to face military justice proceeding
Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets, will face a military justice proceeding later this month.
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban goes into effect May 1. Here’s what it means
Florida abortion providers and activists are girding for a law that will take effect Wednesday and prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, severely limiting access to abortion for women in the state and across the Southeast.
‘Take the boat and jail them:’ Outrage over video showing boaters dumping trash off Florida coast
State law enforcement officials are investigating after a group of young boaters were caught on camera dumping trash right into the ocean in the waters off South Florida over the weekend — and then celebrating what they did.
Former FDLE official says DeSantis airplane records ‘should be disclosed’
A former official with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement believes records related to Governor Ron DeSantis’ past airplane trips should be disclosed to the public despite a recent state law prohibiting the release of certain gubernatorial travel and security records.
Central Florida couple falls victim to ‘puppies for sale’ scheme
When Jo and Jerry Hatley‘s dog passed away, they wanted to fill the void with a new puppy. As luck would have it, the couple found two puppies offered on Facebook, yet the ensuing 4-hour drive to pick them up would only end in heartbreak.
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Democrats advance election bill in Pennsylvania long sought by counties to process ballots faster
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New US sanctions against Russia target weapons development, ban uranium imports for nuclear power
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Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders
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Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join network
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Central Florida artist teams up with Second Harvest for charity treasure hunt
I talked to local author and artist Bess Auer about her book and the charity efforts she’s tied in to benefit Second Harvest. Interesting side note: Auer is a gourd artist and you can find her works at The Mercantile in Altamonte Springs.