Jun 10 Florida scientist resurfaces after living underwater for record 100 days By Associated Press A Florida professor known as “Dr. Deep Sea” has resurfaced after spending a record 100 days living underwater. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 4:25 News Wrap: Former Trump aide testifies before grand jury in classified documents case In our news wrap Wednesday, a former top aide testified before a federal grand jury about classified documents at former President Trump's Florida estate, a teenager in Virginia was arraigned in a shooting that killed two people and wounded five… Continue watching
Jun 07 As conservative adults target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe By Annie Ma, Claudia Lauer, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press As politicians and activists push for limits on discussions of race, gender and sexuality, some students say the measures targeting aspects of their identity have made them less welcome in American schools — the one place all kids are supposed… Continue reading
Jun 07 White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor arrested on manslaughter charges in Florida By Curt Anderson, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, who is white, was arrested on charges of manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault in the death of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four. Continue reading
Jun 06 Federal judge blocks Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors in narrow ruling, says ‘gender identity is real’ By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The lawsuit challenges the law Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the same week he announced a run for president. The ruling was narrowly focused on the three children whose parents brought the suit. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 5:18 Scientist lives underwater for weeks to raise ocean awareness By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn Dr. Joe Dituri, also known as Dr. Deep-Sea, has been living underwater for more than 75 days, breaking previous records and aiming to reach 100. Dr. Dituri fills his days with science and outreach in an effort to raise awareness… Continue watching
Jun 04 Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors also limits access for trans adults By Thalia Beaty, Brendan Farrington, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Gov. DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult – even impossible – for many transgender adults to get treatment. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 3:28 News Wrap: 9 wounded in Memorial Day shooting in Hollywood, Florida In our news wrap Tuesday, police in Hollywood, Florida, searched for three suspects after a Memorial Day shooting at a beach wounded at least nine people, a federal trial began for the gunman charged in the deadliest antisemitic attack in… Continue watching
May 30 9 people, including 3 children, injured in shooting at Florida beach By Terry Spencer, Associated Press The shooting happened shortly before 7 p.m., Bettineschi said. A fight broke out, at least one gun was pulled and shots were fired. At least one person was in custody, but police were looking for more suspects. Continue reading
May 26 Disney opposes Ron DeSantis request to disqualify judge in free speech lawsuit By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Disney says in the lawsuit filed against DeSantis that it was punished for speaking out against Florida legislation that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."… Continue reading