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Florida moves forward on radioactive road paving plan as Gov. DeSantis signs new law

Conservation groups had urged the governor to veto the bill, saying phosphogypsum would hurt water quality and put road construction crews at a higher risk of cancer.

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DeSantis' treatment of migrants divides Miami's Venezuelan community, the nation's largest

MIAMI -- Angelo Gomez walked across seven countries and a gang-infested jungle. He caught a ride through Mexico atop the train known as La Bestia, carrying a bucket of rocks for protection. Then he turned himself over to Border Patrol agents in Texas earlier this month, telling them he feared…

Los Angeles Times

Watch: Ron DeSantis gives speech at Moms for Liberty presidential summit

Watch live as Florida governor Ron DeSantis makes a statement at the Moms for Liberty presidential summit on Friday, 30 June.

The Independent UK

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Locally transmitted malaria in the US could be a harbinger of rising disease risk in a warming climate – 5 questions answered

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on June 26, 2023, that five cases of locally transmitted malaria had been identified – four in Florida and one in Texas – since May 2023. These are the first cases of locally acquired mosquito-borne malaria in the U.S. since 2003.

The Conversation

Horror moment shark stalks paddleboarder who has no idea predator is circling her

Malea Tribble from Fort Lauderdale was participating in the a charity race from Florida to the Bahamas in the US when her husband spotted the shark under her board

Daily Mirror

Ron DeSantis Says He's a Christian. He Should Read the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

It's wrong to use human beings as pawns in an apparent political stunt.

Reason

Noel and Sue Radford share surprising bucket list after ruined trip to Florida

Parents of 22S Sue and Noel Radford have revealed their dream holiday destination list, but didn't say whether or not their huge brood would be invited on these trips with them

Daily Mirror

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Woman quits full-time job to make jewellery from breast milk, ashes and hair

Rachel Heinze, from Lakeland, Florida, quit her job to pursue a career creating unique jewellery from breast milk, ashes, and hair - inspired by her struggle to breastfeed

Daily Mirror

Revealed: Christian legal non-profit funds US anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion organizations

Alliance Defending Freedom distributes hundreds of thousands of dollars to fringe groups attacking trans, gay and abortion rights

The Guardian - US

Parkland shooting: US officer cleared of failing to protect students in 2018 Florida high school massacre

A Florida police officer has been cleared of failing to protect students during the 2018 Parkland massacre, the deadliest high school shooting in US history.

Evening Standard

Michael Hiltzik: In blow to anti-trans bigots, judge finds Florida's treatment ban unconstitutional

A federal judge in Tallahassee left few doubts the other day about what he thought of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' assault on healthcare for transgender Floridians.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Smolens: DeSantis takes a brief off-ramp from immigration to bash San Francisco

It turns out dumping deceived migrants in unwitting communities was just a warmup act for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Tribune News Service

Fabiola Santiago: For DeSantis, the US Constitution is just a list of optional suggestions

In his bid to become the nation’s Stable Genius No. 2, the kind of president who leads with divisive bravado, threatening to reshape the nation’s diverse demographics in God-like fashion, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has upped the ante on immigrant loathing.

Miami Herald

DeSantis, Trump seek to rewrite history on COVID response

ORLANDO, Fla. — In January 2021, Gov. Ron DeSantis was proud to announce the one-millionth COVID-19 vaccine given out in Florida.

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Training camp report dates, locations for all 32 NFL teams

When does your team start training camp? Find out where and when here.

The Independent UK

Trump, DeSantis among 2024 GOP hopefuls set to appear at Moms for Liberty gathering

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the main rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, are scheduled to speak at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty

Tribune News Service

DeSantis signs controversial ‘radioactive roads’ bill lobbied by fertilizer giant Mosaic

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that will allow the Florida Department of Transportation to study the use of phosphogypsum, a mildly radioactive byproduct of the phosphate manufacturing process, in road construction.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Ron DeSantis faces one setback after another in battle against LGBTQ rights

Multiple federal court decisions have frozen key portions of Ron DeSantis’ campaign against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in recent weeks, complicating the Florida governor’s efforts to present himself as a conservative champion with a track record of winning cultural battles over LGBTQ causes.

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US Republican candidates woo controversial Moms for Liberty group

The high-profile lineup at the group’s national conference shows it has become a power player in the Republican Party.

The Independent UK

11 deaths caused by dangerous rip currents off Florida and Alabama beaches

Even the strongest swimmers can’t escape a strong rip current

The Independent UK

Florida agency appeals ruling blocking anti-drag show law

Florida is appealing a federal judge's decision to block a new state law targeting drag shows

Daily Mirror

Parkland cop accused of failing to confront shooter who killed 17 kids weeps in dock

A Florida sheriff's deputy, Scot Peterson, has been acquitted of felony child neglect charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school shooting, that cost the lives of 17 people

Daily Mirror

Teenager who 'forced baby alligator to drink beer' arrested on animal cruelty charges

A Florida teenager has been arrested for animal cruelty after a video emerged of him allegedly trying to make a baby alligator drink alcohol by force feeding it

The Independent UK

Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting

A former Florida sheriff’s deputy has been found not guilty of failing to act during the 2018 Parkland high school massacre

The Independent UK

Two missing children found dumped in Wisconsin park after babysitter drove them from Florida

The siblings, aged one and two, were found unharmed

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