Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state. Those who are 14 or 15 will need a parent’s consent before they join a platform. The bill, HB3, also directs social media companies to delete the existing accounts of those who… Continue reading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
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In Florida, hours of delays and dropped calls are keeping many Hispanic families out of Medicaid, report says
Spanish-speaking Latino households trying to reach Florida’s Medicaid call centers are facing hours of delays, new research shows, jeopardizing their ability to provide crucial information that may prevent them from being kicked out of the federal insurance program. Research from UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights advocacy organization, first shared with NBC News, shows… Continue reading In Florida, hours of delays and dropped calls are keeping many Hispanic families out of Medicaid, report says
Ex-wife charged in death of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan who was killed in front of his 2-year-old in middle of Florida street
The ex-wife of a man who was killed in the middle of a street in front of his 2-year-old daughter has been charged in the “cold, calculated and premeditated murder,” Florida officials said. Jared Bridegan, a Microsoft executive and father of four, was found fatally shot outside his Volkswagen Atlas on a Jacksonville Beach street… Continue reading Ex-wife charged in death of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan who was killed in front of his 2-year-old in middle of Florida street
‘Tanning Mom’ Patricia Krentcil Running For Florida Senate
If a former reality show host like Donald Trump can be elected president, then perhaps a woman known for her deep love of tanning can be a U.S. senator. That’s because “Tanning Mom” Patricia Krentcil just announced that she’s running in Florida’s 2024 Senate race as a Republican, according to a Tuesday report from TMZ.… Continue reading ‘Tanning Mom’ Patricia Krentcil Running For Florida Senate
Florida students and professors say new law censors academic freedom
College students and professors in Florida are suing education officials over a new law spurred by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ war on “woke,” saying it violates their constitutional rights by censoring academic freedom. The lawsuit was filed in federal court Monday by students and professors at New College, a progressive school with a prominent LGBTQ+ community… Continue reading Florida students and professors say new law censors academic freedom
Orlando, Florida, debuts self-driving shuttle that will whisk passengers around downtown
There is going to be a new way to get around downtown Orlando, Florida, and it’s not going to require any human drivers. Starting later this month, an electric, self-driving shuttle will whisk passengers around a 1-mile (1.6 km) loop in the downtown area for no charge, Orlando officials said Wednesday. The eight-passenger shuttle service… Continue reading Orlando, Florida, debuts self-driving shuttle that will whisk passengers around downtown
Florida teachers start school year with uncertainty as new policies take effect
As the start of the school year approaches in Florida, some teachers say chaos and confusion have marked the days leading up to reopening as they navigate how to teach under new state policies. Teachers say they are going into classrooms less confident about their lesson plans, confused about changes to state laws and on high alert… Continue reading Florida teachers start school year with uncertainty as new policies take effect
Trump co-defendant’s struggle to find lawyers seen as ‘delay tactic’ by Florida lawyers
“I think that’s comical,” Gregorie said. “Here’s a guy from Palm Beach and he can find a lawyer in Washington, D.C., but in the busiest criminal district in the country, in the Southern District of Florida, he’s not able to find a lawyer? It’s almost funny.” Appearing before a federal judge in Miami last week,… Continue reading Trump co-defendant’s struggle to find lawyers seen as ‘delay tactic’ by Florida lawyers
About 30 vehicles were found submerged in a South Florida lake
Police departments in South Florida are investigating the discovery of about 30 vehicles submerged in a lake over the weekend. The vehicles were discovered in Doral Lake, according to NBC South Florida. A private investigation agency alerted police to the vehicles, Doral Police Cmdr. Alicia Neal said in a statement. Police in Miami-Dade County and… Continue reading About 30 vehicles were found submerged in a South Florida lake
Tampa mayor finds big catch off Florida Keys: 70 pounds of cocaine
The mayor of Tampa found a big catch of another sort while fishing off the coast of the Florida Keys: 70 pounds of cocaine floating in the Atlantic Ocean. Mayor Jane Castor made the discovery July 23 while on a fishing trip with her family. Castor, a longtime Tampa police officer and the city’s first… Continue reading Tampa mayor finds big catch off Florida Keys: 70 pounds of cocaine