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Texas A&M PD: 15 drunk incidents at Florida game, one man 4x legal limit
Read full article: Texas A&M PD: 15 drunk incidents at Florida game, one man 4x legal limitOne of the incidents involved a person eating a sandwich and having a “water jug of whiskey.” Their blood alcohol content was .337 (four times the legal limit).
Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration
Read full article: Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restorationThe white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.
New Rays owners promise Tropicana Field repairs, search for new ballpark around Tampa
Read full article: New Rays owners promise Tropicana Field repairs, search for new ballpark around TampaThe new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new, permanent ballpark to open in 2029.
NHL suspends Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin for 4 games after chaotic preseason finale
Read full article: NHL suspends Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin for 4 games after chaotic preseason finaleThe NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin for four games following his actions in the Lightning's preseason finale against the Florida Panthers.
Florida removes Miami Beach rainbow crosswalk after city loses appeal
Read full article: Florida removes Miami Beach rainbow crosswalk after city loses appealA rainbow-colored crosswalk celebrating the contributions of Miami Beach's LGBTQ+ community has been removed from the city’s iconic Ocean Drive.
Carson Beck throws 4 TD passes to help No. 3 Miami hold off No. 18 Florida State, 28-22
Read full article: Carson Beck throws 4 TD passes to help No. 3 Miami hold off No. 18 Florida State, 28-22Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes — two apiece to Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels — and No. 3 Miami held off No. 18 Florida State 28-22 on Saturday night.
Lagway improves, Wilson shines in his debut and Florida upsets No. 9 Texas 29-21 in the Swamp
Read full article: Lagway improves, Wilson shines in his debut and Florida upsets No. 9 Texas 29-21 in the SwampDJ Lagway threw for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns, both to a true freshman making his college debut, and Florida upset No. 9 Texas 29-21 to end a three-game skid.
Excavators find $1 million in gold coins from Spanish shipwreck along Florida's 'Treasure Coast'
Read full article: Excavators find $1 million in gold coins from Spanish shipwreck along Florida's 'Treasure Coast'A team of excavators has found $1 million in treasure from a centuries-old Spanish shipwreck off a stretch of Florida known as the “Treasure Coast.”.
Florida officials gift prime Miami real estate for Trump's presidential library
Read full article: Florida officials gift prime Miami real estate for Trump's presidential libraryFlorida officials have agreed to set aside nearly three acres of prime real estate in downtown Miami for the future presidential library of President Donald Trump.
Family's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's death
Read full article: Family's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's deathAttorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories.
Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming days
Read full article: Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming daysTropical Storm Imelda has formed near the Bahamas and is forecast to become a hurricane curving away from the southeast U.S. seacoast early this week.
What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash
Read full article: What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crashIt is now significantly harder for non-U.S. citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license under new rules the Transportation Department has imposed.
Florida officials announce more than 6,000 immigration arrests
Read full article: Florida officials announce more than 6,000 immigration arrestsOver the last five months, Florida law enforcement officials have arrested more than 6,000 people suspected of being in the country illegally, a U.S. Border Patrol official announced Friday.
Florida's Aleksander Barkov has surgery, could miss entire season with knee injury
Read full article: Florida's Aleksander Barkov has surgery, could miss entire season with knee injuryFlorida captain Aleksander Barkov could miss the entire regular season due to a knee injury, impacting the Panthers' quest for a third consecutive Stanley Cup.
Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in Florida
Read full article: Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in FloridaThe U.S. Transportation Department has tightened requirements for noncitizens to get commercial driver's licenses after fatal crashes that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers.
Nearly 50 years later, missing Austin County mother’s remains confirmed through DNA
Read full article: Nearly 50 years later, missing Austin County mother’s remains confirmed through DNACarol Skidmore, missing since 1977, has been positively identified after skeletal remains found in Florida were confirmed through DNA testing by the Austin County Sheriff’s Office.
Buccaneers sign 400-plus pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson to the practice squad, AP source says
Read full article: Buccaneers sign 400-plus pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson to the practice squad, AP source saysDefensive tackle Desmond Watson has been signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.
No. 4 Miami's defense holds Florida to 141 yards, Hurricanes ease past Gators 26-7 to move to 4-0
Read full article: No. 4 Miami's defense holds Florida to 141 yards, Hurricanes ease past Gators 26-7 to move to 4-0Mark Fletcher Jr. rushes for 116 yards and a touchdown as No. 4 Miami defeats Florida 26-7 on Saturday night.
Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report says
Read full article: Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report saysEmergency workers who responded to an unresponsive man on a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort's newest park initially thought he had lacerations but found him not breathing.
Florida restores Vernon Maxwell's college stats, making him the program's leading scorer again
Read full article: Florida restores Vernon Maxwell's college stats, making him the program's leading scorer againFlorida has formally restored basketball great Vernon Maxwell’s final two years of college statistics.
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Read full article: FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and eventsThe Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.
Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic Universe
Read full article: Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic UniverseA man who was unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s newest park died from blunt impact injuries.
Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station
Read full article: Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space StationA newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station.
Florida carries out record 12th execution this year on man convicted of killing wife's family
Read full article: Florida carries out record 12th execution this year on man convicted of killing wife's familyA Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s sister and parents and setting their house on fire has been put to death.
Executives of Houston-based company indicted in New York, accused of bribing auditor to avoid paying millions in taxes
Read full article: Executives of Houston-based company indicted in New York, accused of bribing auditor to avoid paying millions in taxesThe New York Attorney General’s Office announced an indictment against the top executives of a Houston-based company which owns and operates strip clubs.
Parents of teens who died by suicide after AI chatbot interactions to testify to Congress
Read full article: Parents of teens who died by suicide after AI chatbot interactions to testify to CongressParents of teenagers who died by suicide after interacting with AI chatbots are testifying before Congress.
Miami would join Ohio St, Penn St and LSU as a top-four seed in AP Top 25-based CFP bracket
Read full article: Miami would join Ohio St, Penn St and LSU as a top-four seed in AP Top 25-based CFP bracketMiami would join Ohio State, Penn State and LSU as a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff based on The Associated Press Top 25 poll while Georgia, Oregon, Florida State and Texas would host first-round games.
No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway's passes in the Tigers' 20-10 victory
Read full article: No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway's passes in the Tigers' 20-10 victoryGarrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 on Saturday night.
Florida man who killed 2 women set for lethal injection next month, extending execution record
Read full article: Florida man who killed 2 women set for lethal injection next month, extending execution recordA Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond in 1996 is scheduled to be put to death in October under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who continues to set a record pace for executions.
DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida
Read full article: DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades.
Gramatica's kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier's seat
Read full article: Gramatica's kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier's seatNico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.
States move to protect vaccines in the face of attempts to remove mandates
Read full article: States move to protect vaccines in the face of attempts to remove mandatesThe widening debate over vaccine mandates in the U.S. and recent moves to get rid of them for schoolchildren in Florida are pushing some states to take steps to protect vaccines for children and adults.
Justice Department ramping up efforts to target human smuggling at the northern US border
Read full article: Justice Department ramping up efforts to target human smuggling at the northern US borderThe U.S. Justice Department is ramping up efforts to target human smuggling operations exploiting America’s northern border, citing growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks transporting migrants for profit, expanding their focus beyond the southern border.
June Cleaver the loggerhead turtle is released into the ocean off Florida after rehab
Read full article: June Cleaver the loggerhead turtle is released into the ocean off Florida after rehabMarine biologists on Florida's Space Coast have released June Cleaver, a 230-pound loggerhead turtle, back into the ocean.
Maintenance issue forces United Express flight to return to Bush Intercontinental Airport
Read full article: Maintenance issue forces United Express flight to return to Bush Intercontinental AirportWhile the company has not disclosed what exactly the issue was, they said the flight landed safely back at the airport and passengers have deplaned at the gate.
Washington, Oregon and California governors form alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
Read full article: Washington, Oregon and California governors form alliance in rebuke of Trump administrationThe Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon and California have created an alliance to safeguard health policies, believing the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health and safety at risk by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Want to be part of a space mission from Earth? NASA seeks volunteers
Read full article: Want to be part of a space mission from Earth? NASA seeks volunteersAccording to its website, NASA is seeking “volunteers to passively track the Artemis II Orion spacecraft as the crewed mission travels to the Moon and back to Earth."
Execution date set for Florida man who fatally stabbed married couple during 1990 robbery
Read full article: Execution date set for Florida man who fatally stabbed married couple during 1990 robberyA Florida man who fatally stabbed a married couple during a robbery is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida may lose $218M on empty 'Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdown
Read full article: Florida may lose $218M on empty 'Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdownFlorida could be on the hook for the $218 million cost of converting an airport in the Everglades into an immigration detention center that may soon be empty of detainees.
Robot rabbits the latest tool in Florida battle to control invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades
Read full article: Robot rabbits the latest tool in Florida battle to control invasive Burmese pythons in EvergladesThey look, move and even smell like the kind of furry Everglades marsh rabbit a Burmese python would love to eat.
Man convicted of triple murder put to death in Florida's record 11th execution this year
Read full article: Man convicted of triple murder put to death in Florida's record 11th execution this yearA man convicted of killing his girlfriend, her mother and a man he claimed owed him money has been put to death in Florida.
Top Florida official says 'Alligator Alcatraz' will likely be empty within days, email shows
Read full article: Top Florida official says 'Alligator Alcatraz' will likely be empty within days, email showsA top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration fights a federal judge’s order to shutter the facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by a late October deadline.
Feds fight to keep 'Alligator Alcatraz' open amid legal battle as 3rd challenge is filed
Read full article: Feds fight to keep 'Alligator Alcatraz' open amid legal battle as 3rd challenge is filedThe federal government has asked a Miami judge to pause her order to close an immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
Texans rookie quarterback Graham Mertz ‘commanded’ offense over Lions in sharp performance: ‘Has a bright future here’
Read full article: Texans rookie quarterback Graham Mertz ‘commanded’ offense over Lions in sharp performance: ‘Has a bright future here’Texans rookie QB Graham Mertz put on a show in preseason finale
A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?
Read full article: A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?A federal judge has halted further expansion of the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.
NASCAR's 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland's return, and more
Read full article: NASCAR's 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland's return, and moreNASCAR has announced its 2026 schedule, featuring a new street course in San Diego and the return of Chicagoland Speedway.
How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters
Read full article: How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal watersStates are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
Judge weighs detainees' legal rights at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida Everglades
Read full article: Judge weighs detainees' legal rights at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida EvergladesA federal judge considered whether detainees have been denied their legal rights at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades.
Execution date set for Florida man who killed estranged wife's sister and parents, set fire to house
Read full article: Execution date set for Florida man who killed estranged wife's sister and parents, set fire to houseA Florida man who fatally stabbed his estranged wife’s sister and parents and then set fire to their house is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters
Read full article: Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oystersFlorida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations.
DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility dubbed 'Deportation Depot'
Read full article: DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility dubbed 'Deportation Depot'Florida Republican Gov_ Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility at a state prison in north Florida, as a federal judge decides the fate of the state’s holding center for immigrants at an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration law
Read full article: Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration lawSome law enforcement officers are continuing to charge people under a Florida law that bans people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state, even though a federal judge has halted enforcement of the law while it’s challenged in court.
A Florida woman posed as a nurse and treated thousands of unsuspecting patients, officials say
Read full article: A Florida woman posed as a nurse and treated thousands of unsuspecting patients, officials sayAuthorities say a Florida woman posed as a licensed nurse and provided medical care to thousands of patients.
Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but a month after it opened
Read full article: Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but a month after it openedFlorida's corrections agency and ICE updated an agreement on handling federal immigration detainees, but they did it more than a month after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ opened.
What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students
Read full article: What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of studentsTens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration.
Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental law
Read full article: Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental lawA federal judge heard arguments about an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce 'Alligator Alcatraz' agreements
Read full article: Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce 'Alligator Alcatraz' agreementsA federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing who has legal authority at “Alligator Alcatraz,” an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
Make mealtime exciting by building your own flavorful bowl with these easy steps from PINCHO
Read full article: Make mealtime exciting by building your own flavorful bowl with these easy steps from PINCHONeed ideas to create a meal for yourself or your family? PINCHO Burger + Kabobs share nutritious and delicious bowls you can make
Trump says Epstein 'stole' young women from Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre
Read full article: Trump says Epstein 'stole' young women from Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia GiuffrePresident Donald Trump says Jeffrey Epstein “stole” young women who worked at Mar-a-Lago, including Virginia Giuffre, one of the disgraced financier's most well-known accusers.
Attorneys: 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees held without charges, barred from legal access
Read full article: Attorneys: 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees held without charges, barred from legal accessLawyers seeking a temporary restraining order against an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades say that “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees have been barred from meeting attorneys.
Heat advisories and warnings issued for Southeast and Midwest as temperatures and humidity soars
Read full article: Heat advisories and warnings issued for Southeast and Midwest as temperatures and humidity soarsThe National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for the southeastern United States.
Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested in iconic mouse mask for using stolen credit card, police say
Read full article: Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested in iconic mouse mask for using stolen credit card, police sayPolice say an employee of Chuck E. Cheese was arrested at one of the chain's Florida restaurants while wearing the furry mask of the family restaurant's mascot mouse.
Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell finishes interviews with Justice Department officials
Read full article: Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell finishes interviews with Justice Department officialsJeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has finished 1 1/2 days of interviews with Justice Department officials.
Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis says
Read full article: Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as ”Alligator Alcatraz″ began in the past few days.
Supreme Court allows Trump to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Trump to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to remove three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who had been fired by President Donald Trump and then reinstated by a federal judge.
Jimmy Buffett's widow accuses financial adviser of breaching fiduciary duty in $275M trust battle
Read full article: Jimmy Buffett's widow accuses financial adviser of breaching fiduciary duty in $275M trust battleJimmy Buffett's widow, Jane Buffett, has asked a Florida judge to remove her late husband's financial adviser, Richard Mozenter, as cotrustee of his $275 million estate.
Florida congressional districts that eliminated a majority-Black seat upheld by state Supreme Court
Read full article: Florida congressional districts that eliminated a majority-Black seat upheld by state Supreme CourtFlorida's Supreme Court has upheld the state's current congressional redistricting map, rejecting a challenge over the elimination of a majority-Black district that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
How to stay prepared for weather disasters in the Houston area
Read full article: How to stay prepared for weather disasters in the Houston areaA comprehensive guide for residents of the Houston area to stay prepared for weather disasters, especially as a tropical disturbance approaches, increasing the risk of heavy rainfall. The article emphasizes the importance of checking emergency supplies and highlights the resources provided by Harris County's Office of Emergency Management. It includes an Emergency Preparedness checklist covering essential categories such as food, water, first-aid, and more, ensuring residents can build a thorough emergency kit.
What we know about the tropical disturbance in the Eastern Gulf, potential impacts for Houston
Read full article: What we know about the tropical disturbance in the Eastern Gulf, potential impacts for HoustonA tropical system near Florida is expected to move into the Gulf, bringing rain and potential flooding to Houston and the Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s meteorologist explains what to expect as the week unfolds.
System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says
Read full article: System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service saysA weather system moving across Florida wasn’t even a tropical something but it has the potential to develop into a tropical depression as it moves across the Gulf later in the week.
A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response
Read full article: A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency responseCollier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos.
CenterPoint Energy keeping an eye on potential tropical development in the Gulf
Read full article: CenterPoint Energy keeping an eye on potential tropical development in the GulfCenterPoint Energy says they are making preparations and keeping an eye on a system that could develop later this week in the Gulf.
DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their own
Read full article: DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their ownPresident Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has spawned state-level DOGE initiatives as Republican governors and lawmakers aim to show that they're in step.
Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegally
Read full article: Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegallyThe Supreme Court has refused to allow Florida to enforce an immigration law making it a crime for people who are living in the U.S. illegally to enter the state.
FIFA honors Diogo Jota and his brother before Club World Cup quarterfinal games
Read full article: FIFA honors Diogo Jota and his brother before Club World Cup quarterfinal gamesFIFA paid tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, before kickoff at the Club World Cup quarterfinal games in Orlando, Florida, and Philadelphia on Friday.
Scientists transplant crossbred corals to help save Miami's reefs from climate change
Read full article: Scientists transplant crossbred corals to help save Miami's reefs from climate changeScientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium, and Tela Marine in Honduras are transplanting crossbred coral fragments onto a reef off Miami's coast.
First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the Everglades
Read full article: First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the EvergladesThe first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.