Jun 11 After Pulse shooting, Orlando’s faith and LGBTQ groups opened dialogue By Corinne Segal, Michael D. Regan Faith leaders and LGBTQ groups in Orlando say the last year has brought new connections between them, just one of the ways the community has changed in the wake of the Pulse shooting. Continue reading
Jun 05 6 dead, including shooter, in Florida workplace shooting By Joshua Barajas Police confirmed "multiple fatalities" after a shooting near Orlando, Florida, on Monday morning, adding that the "situation" has been contained. Continue reading
Apr 30 Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, first Cuban-American in Congress, to retire By Tamara Lush, Associated Press After 38 years in office, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, the first Cuban-American elected to Congress, is retiring at the end of her term. Continue reading
Apr 17 5 important stories that can help you (mostly) take a break from politics By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith Catch up on these stories that you might have missed in the deluge of news. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch 5:24 Florida is burning and it’s just the start of the dry season By PBS News Hour In Florida, a state of emergency is underway as more than 100 wildfires burn in and across all corners of the state. And since February, more than 7,000 acres have burned across the state, as Florida copes with rising temperatures… Continue watching
Apr 12 Worst wildfire season in years prompts a state of emergency in Florida By Dave Berndtson Florida has entered a state of emergency as firefighters battle more than 100 wildfires that are raging throughout more than 20,000 acres in the state. Continue reading
Mar 30 Trump adviser Steve Bannon will not face charges in Florida vote probe By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Prosecutors said the investigation focused on whether Bannon falsely claimed to reside in Florida on a voter registration form, which is a felony. The probe concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove Bannon didn't intend to live in Florida. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 8:36 What’s stopping the vulnerable Everglades from being healed? By PBS News Hour The Florida Everglades are critical to the survival of local birds, reptiles and millions of people. As urban development has increased, the incredibly rare and bio-diverse habitat has become vulnerable to rising sea water encroachment. Billions of dollars have been… Continue watching
Feb 18 Outside of Washington, Trump slips back into campaign mode By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press After four tumultuous weeks of governing, President Donald Trump is out of the White House doing what he loves best — campaigning. Continue reading
Jan 16 U.S. official says Orlando shooter’s widow has been arrested By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The wife of the Orlando nightclub shooter, who was extensively questioned by federal agents in the days after the massacre, was arrested by the FBI on Monday in connection with the attack, a U.S. law enforcement official told… Continue reading