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Florida once again has a giant African land snail problem

The state is moving quickly to destroy the snails before the snails destroy Florida's crops. The snails contain both male and female reproductive organs and lay up to 500 eggs at a time.

WEKU

Gov.-DeSantis-Suspended Tampa Prosecutor Andrew Warren's State-Law Challenge Fizzles on Timeliness Grounds

The federal law challenge, which was rejected by the District Court, is still on appeal to the Eleventh Circuit.

Reason

Masked detective prevents YNW Melly from facing accuser in murder trial, defense attorneys say

Defense attorneys are arguing that rapper YNW Melly was denied the right to face his accuser when a masked witness took the stand to testify about alleged gang connections during the performer’s double murder trial in South Florida

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Trump, DeSantis interviews show Fox influence on GOP field still strong despite troubled year

The two leading GOP presidential contenders had very different interview experiences with Fox News this past week

The Independent UK

State governors issued 49 executive orders from June 5-18

State governors issued 49 executive orders from June 5-18. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) led the field with 15, followed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) with seven. Governors in 33 states issued the fewest orders with zero.

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Witnesses to Parkland massacre describe their confusion in pinpointing gunshots' location

The courtroom battle over whether a Florida deputy should have confronted the Parkland school gunman is now centering on what witnesses heard

The Independent UK

Florida transgender Medicaid ban unconstitutional, judge rules

Judge Robert Hinkle blasted the state in his 54-page decision, saying the law and AHCA rule were established "for political reasons."

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DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting system

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is suing the Biden administration and U.S. Department of Education over accreditation agencies that control federal aid for students

The Independent UK

Widow of slain Haitian president files lawsuit against suspects seeking trial and damages

Attorneys for the widow of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have filed a lawsuit in Florida against those accused in the assassination

The Independent UK

Only US flight from Northern Ireland takes off for first time from Belfast airport

TUI will operate eight departures direct to the US throughout June and July 2024

Belfast Live

Why presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is under fire for an expensive golf simulator

The cost of the AboutGolf simulator starts at $27,500, while curved screen simulators cost at least $69,500.

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Giant African land snail invasion in Florida - warning that creatures could carry meningitis-causing parasite

Quarantine has been imposed in an area in Florida to combat an invasive infestation of giant African land snails that threaten agriculture, pets and humans alike

Daily Mirror

Malaria alert issued for Florida as cases confirmed for the first time in 20 years

Florida has issued a malaria alert after two cases of the disease were confirmed , marking the first instances of malaria in the state in a decade - know the symptoms

Daily Mirror

Florida Gov. DeSantis picks up backing from 15 South Carolina lawmakers as he makes campaign swing

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is rolling out endorsements from 15 South Carolina lawmakers

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First Thing: More rescue equipment arrives amid fears for oxygen levels in Titan

Search for missing submersible enters fourth day, with more deep-sea vessels sent to site. Plus, the people turning to birth control after the fall of Roe

The Guardian - US

Invasion of giant African land snails prompts quarantine in south Florida

Officials set up ‘treatment area’ in Miramar and warn residents the creatures also pose a health risk by carrying a parasite

The Independent UK

Federal judge strikes down Florida's ban on Medicaid funding for transgender treatment

A federal judge has struck down Florida rules championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis restricting Medicaid coverage for transgender treatments

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Election legislation roundup: Florida State Legislature

As of June 18, members of the Florida State Legislature, which includes the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate, have passed seven bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those seven bills, legislators passed four during the week of June 12-18. Republicans…

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DeSantis hits back at Gavin Newsom on Fox News and claims he watched people use fentanyl in San Francisco

Florida governor said Californians are leaving in droves

Salon

DeSantis law sparks mass worker exodus

"How can one man pass one law and destroy all these businesses in Florida?" asked a lifelong Republican

The Independent UK

The giant African land snails invading Florida threatening disease and economic disaster

Pests can grow to eight inches long, live for over a decade, reproduce rapidly and even chew through stucco, paint and plastic recycling bins

The Independent UK

Florida mayors celebrate completion of higher-speed rail line connecting state

The last segment of a higher-speed rail line stretching from South Florida to the central part of the state has been completed

Zenger

North Carolina Follows Alabama And Texas In Challenging ESG

State Senate passes bill banning ESG use in state investments; Governor expected to veto

The Independent UK

Homicide detective weeps in trial of deputy who failed to confront Parkland high school shooter

A veteran homicide detective wept in court as he testified about the 2018 massacre at a Parkland, Florida, high school

Al Jazeera

Messi in Miami: A thriving football scene readies for the ‘GOAT’

Inter Miami supporters say football culture is burgeoning in South Florida and will ‘explode’ with Messi’s arrival.

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