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Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges
Read full article: Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty to federal chargesA man who authorities say spent 12 hours camped outside Donald Trump’s golf course before Secret Service spotted him with a rifle has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including attempted assassination.
Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination
Read full article: Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassinationA man who authorities say staked out Donald Trump for 12 hours on his golf course in Florida and wrote of his desire to kill him has been indicted on charges that he attempted to assassinate the former president.
The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump
Read full article: The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets TrumpThe Secret Service is under scrutiny again — this time after a gunman hid in the shrubs along the fence of former President Donald Trump’s golf course for 12 hours.
Florida now counts 1 million more registered Republican voters than Democrats
Read full article: Florida now counts 1 million more registered Republican voters than DemocratsFlorida has about 1 million more Republican registered voters than Democrats, further cementing its status as a conservative hotbed.
The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
Read full article: The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekendA long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.
The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
Read full article: The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekendA long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.
Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents
Read full article: Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodentsA female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodents.
‘I made it:’ Teen loses left hand, right leg in shark attack along popular Florida beach
Read full article: ‘I made it:’ Teen loses left hand, right leg in shark attack along popular Florida beachA teenager who lost both a leg and one of her hands in a Florida shark attack has this to say of her ordeal: “I made it.”.
Trump raises $141 million in May, bolstered by guilty verdict
Read full article: Trump raises $141 million in May, bolstered by guilty verdictDonald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee say they raised $141 million in May, a massive fundraising haul that includes tens of millions of dollars raised in the aftermath of his guilty verdict in his criminal hush money trial.
Florida's major power company prepares for this year's hurricanes by dealing with a fake one
Read full article: Florida's major power company prepares for this year's hurricanes by dealing with a fake oneFlorida's largest power company is preparing for this year's hurricane season by pretending a major storm already hit.
These are the most termite-infested US cities. No. 1 is in Florida
Read full article: These are the most termite-infested US cities. No. 1 is in FloridaThe list was based on treatment data from cities where Orkin has performed the greatest number of termite treatments between Feb. 1, 2023 and Jan. 31, 2024.
Colorado-based smoothie shop ‘Rush Bowls’ to open first Central Florida location
Read full article: Colorado-based smoothie shop ‘Rush Bowls’ to open first Central Florida locationSix years ago, Sean Dennin started his own fitness journey – little did he know that this would lead to him opening up a smoothie shop.
Full-time teachers get $65K base salaries in Florida lawmaker’s new bill
Read full article: Full-time teachers get $65K base salaries in Florida lawmaker’s new billThe minimum base salary for full-time classroom teachers and certified prekindergarten teachers in Florida will be no less than $65,000 starting next July, subsidized by the state’s education department itself; that is, if a bill filed last month in the House were to reach past the governor’s desk.
Your Florida Daily: Deltona man’s body found in South Florida, Hurricane Lee causing dangerous surf
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Deltona man’s body found in South Florida, Hurricane Lee causing dangerous surfInvestigators in South Florida are working to figure out who left a Deltona man's body on the side of a road.
Mother gets 14 years in death of newborn found floating off Florida coast in 2018
Read full article: Mother gets 14 years in death of newborn found floating off Florida coast in 2018A Florida mother is going to prison for 14 years for the death of her newborn daughter who was found floating off the Palm Beach County coast five years ago.
13-year-old girl missing out of Daytona Beach found safe, police say
Read full article: 13-year-old girl missing out of Daytona Beach found safe, police sayA teen girl reported missing out of Daytona Beach and considered endangered was found safe, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Ex-Florida State football player acquitted in fatal shooting
Read full article: Ex-Florida State football player acquitted in fatal shootingA South Florida jury has agreed that a former Florida State football player acted in self-defense when he fatally shot one man and injured another several hours after he scuffled with his girlfriend.
Now on sale: Brightline selling Orlando tickets. Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Now on sale: Brightline selling Orlando tickets. Here’s what you need to knowOfficials with Brightline announced Wednesday the launch of ticket sales for the Orlando connection, marking anther milestone in the launch of the service between Central Florida and South Florida.
Brightline hiring over 170 in Orlando for new train station at airport. Here’s how much the jobs pay
Read full article: Brightline hiring over 170 in Orlando for new train station at airport. Here’s how much the jobs payBrightline is hiring more than 170 positions in Orlando for its new station at Orlando International Airport.
Biking for charity: Former Jaguars player riding for veterans and hurricane relief
Read full article: Biking for charity: Former Jaguars player riding for veterans and hurricane reliefDon Davey, Jaguars defensive tackle in the '90s, is biking across the state of Florida to raise money for veterans and hurricane relief.
AP sources: No more action from Trump grand jury this week
Read full article: AP sources: No more action from Trump grand jury this weekThe Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing testimony about hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf will not take up that inquiry again this week, further delaying a potential vote on an indictment until next week at the earliest.
Astros' Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery
Read full article: Astros' Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgeryHouston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classic.
DeSantis to visit Iowa next week before expected 2024 bid
Read full article: DeSantis to visit Iowa next week before expected 2024 bidFlorida Gov. DeSantis is planning his first visit to Iowa next week, making a stop in the leadoff Republican voting state before an expected 2024 presidential announcement later this year.
DeSantis proposes Digital Bill of Rights to protect Floridians from Big Tech companies
Read full article: DeSantis proposes Digital Bill of Rights to protect Floridians from Big Tech companiesGov. Ron DeSantis announced a “Digital Bill of Rights” proposal Wednesday to protect Floridians from Big Tech companies.
Delivery driver guilty of beating Florida woman to death, setting her on fire
Read full article: Delivery driver guilty of beating Florida woman to death, setting her on fireAn appliance delivery man has been convicted of beating a 75-year-old woman to death and setting her on fire at her Florida home.
Fake teen doctor, now 25, sentenced to prison for new scam
Read full article: Fake teen doctor, now 25, sentenced to prison for new scamA serial grifter who gained national infamy as a teenager when he impersonated a doctor to defraud a patient is heading back to prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from his employer.
Police: South Florida man claims ‘voodoo’ caused him to impregnate 13-year-old
Read full article: Police: South Florida man claims ‘voodoo’ caused him to impregnate 13-year-oldA 41-year-old man faces a host of felony charges after a 13-year-old girl’s visit to a South Florida hospital led police to accuse him of impregnating her.
Trump lawyer who vouched for documents meets with FBI
Read full article: Trump lawyer who vouched for documents meets with FBIA lawyer for former president Donald Trump who signed a letter stating that a “diligent search” for classified records had been conducted and that all such documents had been given back to the government has spoken with the FBI.
Brightline announces construction advisories from Orlando to West Palm Beach
Read full article: Brightline announces construction advisories from Orlando to West Palm BeachBrightline, a private passenger rail line in Florida, announced a list of traffic advisories Monday as it works to construct a rail line extension connecting Orlando to West Palm Beach.
Woman who left newborn in trash at Florida apartments takes plea deal
Read full article: Woman who left newborn in trash at Florida apartments takes plea dealA woman who left her newborn baby in a trash bin pleaded guilty to attempted murder and child abuse in exchange for a seven-year prison sentence and potential deportation.
Man struck, killed while attempting to cross US-1 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Man struck, killed while attempting to cross US-1 in Brevard County, troopers sayA fatal crash on US-1 in Brevard County forced the closure of southbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
First Lady Jill Biden coming to Florida for cancer initiative
Read full article: First Lady Jill Biden coming to Florida for cancer initiativeFirst Lady Jill Biden will arrive at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach Thursday afternoon as part of the administration’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, according to a news release.
Wildlife officials to boaters: Remember not to hit any manatees this holiday weekend
Read full article: Wildlife officials to boaters: Remember not to hit any manatees this holiday weekendMemorial Day weekend is considered by some to be the unofficial start of summer and, by no coincidence, a great time to get back in the water. Unfortunately, according to conservationists and wildlife officials, manatees have similar plans.
‘God was with us:’ Florida pilot who passed out on plane thanks passenger, everyone who saved him
Read full article: ‘God was with us:’ Florida pilot who passed out on plane thanks passenger, everyone who saved himKenneth Allen, 64, of Lake Wales, spoke at a news conference for the first time Thursday since the incident May 10 that made national news.
LISTEN: Audio shows how Florida air traffic controller helped passenger land plane safely
Read full article: LISTEN: Audio shows how Florida air traffic controller helped passenger land plane safelyAudio from a Florida air traffic control tower showed how a controller helped a scared passenger land a plane in West Palm Beach after the pilot was incapacitated.
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces another round of $1K bonuses for police, first responders
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis announces another round of $1K bonuses for police, first respondersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will hold a news conference at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida woman ends up dating man whose photo was used in global Catfishing scheme
Read full article: Florida woman ends up dating man whose photo was used in global Catfishing schemeNicole Hayden, a recent victim of a romance scam, said it’s important to trust your gut, pay attention to red flags and not send anyone money.
Florida bridgetender faces manslaughter in 79-year-old woman’s death
Read full article: Florida bridgetender faces manslaughter in 79-year-old woman’s deathPolice say a Florida bridgetender is facing a manslaughter charge in the death last month of a 79-year-old woman who was walking her bicycle across a draw bridge as it opened.
Victim killed in fall from rising Florida drawbridge identified as 79-year-old woman
Read full article: Victim killed in fall from rising Florida drawbridge identified as 79-year-old womanPolice in West Palm Beach are investigating after a 79-year-old woman fell to her death when a drawbridge began rising before she could reach the other side.
No plans for Brevard stop yet, Brightline high-speed train continues practice runs in Cocoa
Read full article: No plans for Brevard stop yet, Brightline high-speed train continues practice runs in CocoaHigh-speed passenger railroad service, Brightline, made another test run Thursday from West Palm Beach to Brevard County.
DeSantis announces at-home COVID-19 tests for nursing homes, symptom-based Florida testing guidelines
Read full article: DeSantis announces at-home COVID-19 tests for nursing homes, symptom-based Florida testing guidelinesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the state will send “up to a million” at-home COVID-19 tests to nursing homes and long-term care facilities this week.
Traffic alert: Brightline train construction closes several busy Central Florida roads this month
Read full article: Traffic alert: Brightline train construction closes several busy Central Florida roads this monthConstruction of Brightline's 169-mile passenger train extension from South Florida to Orlando is chugging along with multiple full-road closures planned for this week.
Invasive tegu lizards thriving in South Florida, moving upstate, FWC says
Read full article: Invasive tegu lizards thriving in South Florida, moving upstate, FWC saysThe Argentine black and white tegu is multiplying and mobilizing in the backwoods and backyards of the Sunshine State — a creature more ominous than pythons because of its cold hardiness and indiscriminate palate.
Brightline commuter train hits car on 1st day back from shutdown
Read full article: Brightline commuter train hits car on 1st day back from shutdownOfficials say a Brightline commuter train hit a car carrying a woman and her grandchild on the higher-speed line’s first day back in operation since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Florida Gov. DeSantis proposes new office to investigate election fraud
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis proposes new office to investigate election fraudGov. Ron DeSantis announced the next legislative session would focus on election integrity, including the creation of a separate office at the state level that would investigate election fraud.
Florida dominates U.S. News’ list of best places to retire. What cities made the list?
Read full article: Florida dominates U.S. News’ list of best places to retire. What cities made the list?Beaches, warm weather and low tax rates have beckoned retirees to join Florida’s coast over the years, and it shows with eight Florida cities landing on the list.
‘She threw a drink at me:’ Body camera video shows Casey Anthony after Florida bar altercation
Read full article: ‘She threw a drink at me:’ Body camera video shows Casey Anthony after Florida bar altercationNewly released body camera video shows Casey Anthony pointing out her damp clothes after she said a romantic rival threw a drink on her at a bar in West Palm Beach.
Casey Anthony involved in drink-spilling incident at Florida bar during fight about ex, police say
Read full article: Casey Anthony involved in drink-spilling incident at Florida bar during fight about ex, police sayCasey Anthony’s outing at a Florida bar was interrupted when she and another woman started arguing about a man they were both dating at the same time, according to police.
Alonso cites fictional coach, unhappy with Mets change
Read full article: Alonso cites fictional coach, unhappy with Mets changePete Alonso and Francisco Lindor learned from phone messages that the New York Mets had fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant Tom Slater, a move that left players unhappy.
Appeals court upholds conviction of former Florida police officer in deadly shooting of Black man
Read full article: Appeals court upholds conviction of former Florida police officer in deadly shooting of Black manAn appeals court has upheld the manslaughter and attempted murder convictions of a Florida police officer who gunned down a stranded Black motorist.
Florida city fires top IT manager over legal medical marijuana use
Read full article: Florida city fires top IT manager over legal medical marijuana useWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A Florida city has fired a top information technology manager for smoking marijuana — even though he been authorized by his doctor to use it legally for medical reasons. Florida voters overwhelmingly approved a measure legalizing medical marijuana in 2016. While Florida is one of numerous states that have legalized marijuana use partially or fully, it is still against federal law. In 2019, the city revised page 13 of its 15-page employee drug-use policy to read, “The use of marijuana by city employees, including medical marijuana, with or without a prescription, is prohibited." “He’s not trying to be a medical marijuana martyr,” Cormican said.
Nats OF Juan Soto leaves game early with right calf cramp
Read full article: Nats OF Juan Soto leaves game early with right calf crampThe Nationals slugger drew an 11-pitch walk from Sixto Sánchez with one out in the top of the first. He then was replaced in right field in the bottom half of the inning by Gerardo Parra. AdOpening day of the 2021 baseball season is a week away; Washington hosts the New York Mets at night on April 1. We can do some different things to keep them ready as far as the swing and things of that nature,” Martinez said. “But we want to make sure this doesn’t become a bigger issue.”___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Florida school district to pay $2 million after student dies while choking on chicken nugget
Read full article: Florida school district to pay $2 million after student dies while choking on chicken nuggetWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The family of a 19-year-old student with autism will receive a $2 million settlement from a Florida school district a year and a half after he choked on a chicken nugget and died. AdKedar Williams was rushed to a hospital Aug. 13, 2019, after choking on the chicken nugget at William T. Dwyer High in Palm Beach Gardens. But video showed the aide was attending to another student when Williams choked. “Having your son wave goodbye to you in the morning, before school, and then never seeing him alive again is a mother’s worst nightmare. Our family has a gaping hole without Kedar in our lives,” his mother, Megan Williams, said in a statement.
McCullers agrees to $85M deal with Astros for 2022-26
Read full article: McCullers agrees to $85M deal with Astros for 2022-26Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros have agreed to an $85 million, five-year contract covering 2022-26, a deal awaiting announcement by the team. McCullers agreed on Jan. 15 to a $6.5 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. “Houston is where I want to be," he said at spring training on Feb. 28. who broke his left ring finger in his first spring training appearance. McCullers is 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA over seven innings in three spring training games.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago partially closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
Read full article: Trump’s Mar-a-Lago partially closed due to COVID-19 outbreakThe security boat patrols near Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, has been partially closed after staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. An email sent to members said that service had been temporarily suspended in the club’s dining room and at its beach club because some staff members had recently tested positive. A senior Brazilian official tested positive last year after spending time at Mar-a-Lago, where he posed for a photo next to Trump and attended a family birthday party. The club in Palm Beach has been a flurry of activity in recent weeks, hosting events and fundraisers, including one to benefit rescue dogs. AdIn January, Palm Beach County issued a warning to Mar-a-Lago’s management after a New Year’s Eve party that violated an ordinance requiring employees and guests to wear masks.