Jan 05 FDA says Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. It's the first time any U.S. state has used the approach and follows years of frustration with U.S. drug prices. Continue reading
Dec 23 One person killed, 1 injured in shooting at central Florida shopping mall, police say By Associated Press Authorities in central Florida issued an arrest warrant Sunday for a 39-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man at a shopping mall two days before Christmas in which police say the victim was “targeted.”… Continue reading
Dec 21 Judge says DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care restrictions By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Judge Robert Hinkle said during the last day of the trial that DeSantis repeated his comments even though there’s been no such documented cases of doctors castrating or mutilating children's genitals. Continue reading
Dec 18 Florida deputy’s legal team says he didn’t have an obligation to stop Parkland school shooter By Terry Spencer, Associated Press The attorney for a former Florida sheriff's deputy is arguing that his client had no legal duty to confront the gunman who murdered 17 people and wounded 17 others at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School nearly six years ago. Continue reading
Dec 17 Florida GOP suspends its chairman, demands he resign as rape investigation continues By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against… Continue reading
Dec 17 Heavy rains drench Florida and the Carolinas as storm system heads up East Coast By Associated Press A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Sunday, forcing water rescues from flooded streets and the cancelation of some holiday celebrations. Continue reading
Dec 12 Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The Sarasota County School Board cannot oust Bridget Ziegler outright from the panel but voted 4-1 Tuesday on a resolution requesting that she step down. Continue reading
Dec 05 Sen. Scott joins Gov. DeSantis in calling for resignation of Florida GOP chair amid rape investigation By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Sarasota police are investigating a claim that Ziegler raped a woman with whom he and his wife had previously had a sexual relationship. Continue reading
Dec 01 DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in an unusual debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate. Continue reading
Nov 24 Florida sees record year for sea turtles, but climate change threatens survival By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Only one in 1,000 hatchlings lives to adulthood and climate change is threatening their species as beaches disappear under rising seas. Continue reading