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Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency across Florida over fears of subtropical storm Alberto

by Colin Wolf on May 26, 2018 at 10:25AM

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You can now legally smoke medical marijuana in Florida

by Xander Peters on May 25, 2018 at 6:06PM

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New report says Trump administration's offshore drilling expansion threatens 11 Florida parks

by Xander Peters on May 25, 2018 at 5:09PM

A new report highlights the countrywide threat of the Trump administration’s expansion of offshore drilling, and Florida is predicted to take an especially hard hit economically. According to the study by the National Parks Conservation Association and the National Resources Defense Council, of the 68 parks located on the coastline across the nation, 11 are located in the Sunshine State.

Following pressure from Parkland shooting survivors, Publix suspends all political contributions

by Colin Wolf on May 25, 2018 at 4:47PM

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This Florida road sign eats ass

by Colin Wolf on May 25, 2018 at 3:52PM

An actual road sign in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was recently hacked to read "Hell yeah brother I eat ass." Indeed.

Orlando police chief says Amazon's facial recognition program is also being tested downtown, contradicting earlier statement

by Xander Peters on May 25, 2018 at 2:44PM

On Wednesday, Orlando police Chief John Mina said Amazon’s facial-recognition software is only being tested at OPD headquarters. But that wasn’t the whole truth, as confirmed yesterday when Mina said there are currently three surveillance cameras in downtown Orlando that are equipped with the software.

Orlando Sentinel columnist David Whitley doesn't know how a protest works

by Colin Wolf on May 25, 2018 at 2:42PM

Whitley also casually leaves out any of the benefits Publix has received from backing Putnam, who is currently the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. "It’s a proud Polk County product, just like Putnam," says Whitley.

David Hogg calls on Publix to donate $1 million to the Stoneman Douglas Victims Fund

by Colin Wolf on May 25, 2018 at 12:32PM

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Here's Alberto, the first storm of the 2018 hurricane season

by Colin Wolf on May 25, 2018 at 11:36AM

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Florida braces for heavy storm this week as hurricane season returns

by Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida on May 25, 2018 at 10:48AM

As Florida braces for heavy rains and potential flooding from a system churning Thursday over the southeastern Yucatan Peninsula, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said a slightly above-average hurricane season is on the horizon. Gov. Rick Scott issued an advisory Thursday that said it’s “absolutely critical that every Florida family is fully prepared for potential impacts” during the Memorial Day weekend from the brewing storm.

Proposed medical marijuana rule could lead to more challenges, delays in Florida

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida on May 25, 2018 at 10:48AM

Businesses seeking to enter Florida’s pot industry warned state health officials Thursday of numerous flaws in a proposed rule that would expand the number of medical marijuana operators but could lead to further delays in a process that’s already months overdue. A hearing about the proposed rule came more than seven months after a legislatively mandated Oct. 3 deadline for the Department of Health to issue new medical-marijuana licenses, in what could be one of the country’s largest cannabis markets.

Donald Trump Jr. will campaign with Florida Reps. Gaetz and DeSantis

by Xander Peters on May 24, 2018 at 2:39PM

Donald Trump Jr. – yep, that asshole – is set to campaign in August for Reps. Matt Gaetz and Ron DeSantis, both of whom are golden boys in the eyes of President Donald Trump. On (possibly) June 27, Trump Jr. will rally for DeSantis, who’s running for the GOP nomination in the Florida governor’s race, in the The Villages, and Gaetz is apparently set to make an appearance as well, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Local turd is broke as hell

by Xander Peters on May 24, 2018 at 1:40PM

A Seminole County judge is allowing George Zimmerman to use a public defender in his latest legal skirmish. According to court documents, Zimmerman – who’s facing a misdemeanor stalking charge that was filed by the Seminole County State Attorney’s Office earlier this month – told the judge that he’s unemployed, $2.5 million in debt and has no income.

'NRA sellout' Adam Putnam cancels Orlando fundraiser, which was hosted by a guy who shot two dogs

by Monivette Cordeiro on May 24, 2018 at 12:04PM

Randy Ross, a local political activist and chair of Donald Trump's Orange County campaign, was also listed as a host for the fundraiser. Ross was arrested in 2015 and accused of making a false insurance claim about stolen lawn furniture.

Today is your last chance to bowl at Colonial Lanes

by Colin Wolf on May 24, 2018 at 10:54AM

Orlando's Milk District will lose a longtime landmark tonight. After 60 years of knocking down pins and pouring stiff Jack and Cokes, the Colonial Lanes you've come to know will officially cease to exist. The closure comes after the bowling alley announced last week that they would officially shut down on Thursday, May 24, after being purchased last February by a subsidiary of Titan Properties, which filed plans to build a self-storage facility on the property with the City of Orlando.

Split court rulings continue on Florida's 'stand your ground' change

by Jim Saunders and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida on May 24, 2018 at 10:20AM

Amid requests for the Florida Supreme Court to wade into the issue, a South Florida appeals court Wednesday ruled against a defendant in one in a series of cases about how to carry out a controversial 2017 change to the state’s “stand your ground” self-defense law. The ruling by a panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal was the third time this month that appellate courts have grappled with the issue of the 2017 change —- with courts coming to different conclusions.

Fort Lauderdale airport gunman pleads guilty to killing 5 people in mass shooting

by The News Service of Florida on May 24, 2018 at 10:16AM

“Today the man responsible for the horrific, devastating, and tragic attack on numerous innocent people at the Fort Lauderdale airport was held accountable for his crimes,” U.S. Attorney Benjamin Greenberg said. “Although this conviction cannot restore the lives lost or forever changed by his egregious acts of violence, it shows our unwavering and united commitment to seeking justice for the victims.”

Students sue Florida officials over early voting ban on college campuses

by Monivette Cordeiro on May 23, 2018 at 5:55PM

Florida election officials are creating an "unjustifiable burden" on young people by banning early voting at public buildings on state university campuses, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Students at the University of Florida and Florida State University are joining with the League of Women Voters of Florida to sue Gov. Rick Scott's administration and strike down the prohibition.

Today is World Turtle Day, please don't celebrate by tossing a tortoise into a pond

by Colin Wolf on May 23, 2018 at 2:01PM

For some dumb reason it's not uncommon for people in Florida to believe tortoises belong in the water, which they absolutely do not. They can't swim.

Florida lawmakers divided over bonds for Brightline expansion to Orlando

by Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida on May 23, 2018 at 1:29PM

Members of Florida’s congressional delegation are split over bonds for the controversial Brightline passenger train service that expanded south to Miami last week. In separate letters, delegation members urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to support or suspend $1.15 billion in federally-authorized tax-exempt bonds that Brightline’s parent company, All Aboard Florida, intends to use to finance a northern expansion of the service through the Treasure Coast to Orlando.

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Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency across Florida over fears of subtropical storm Alberto

You can now legally smoke medical marijuana in Florida

New report says Trump administration's offshore drilling expansion threatens 11 Florida parks

Following pressure from Parkland shooting survivors, Publix suspends all political contributions

This Florida road sign eats ass

Orlando police chief says Amazon's facial recognition program is also being tested downtown, contradicting earlier statement

Orlando Sentinel columnist David Whitley doesn't know how a protest works

David Hogg calls on Publix to donate $1 million to the Stoneman Douglas Victims Fund

Here's Alberto, the first storm of the 2018 hurricane season

Florida braces for heavy storm this week as hurricane season returns

Proposed medical marijuana rule could lead to more challenges, delays in Florida

Donald Trump Jr. will campaign with Florida Reps. Gaetz and DeSantis

Local turd is broke as hell

'NRA sellout' Adam Putnam cancels Orlando fundraiser, which was hosted by a guy who shot two dogs

Today is your last chance to bowl at Colonial Lanes

Split court rulings continue on Florida's 'stand your ground' change

Fort Lauderdale airport gunman pleads guilty to killing 5 people in mass shooting

Students sue Florida officials over early voting ban on college campuses

Today is World Turtle Day, please don't celebrate by tossing a tortoise into a pond

Florida lawmakers divided over bonds for Brightline expansion to Orlando