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As a former governor, I regret not using death penalty clemency | Opinion
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 14, 2025
As governor of Alabama, I had a chance to commute death sentences to life in prison without parole. I didn’t, and have lived to regret it. Because Florida’s execution selection process is shrouded in secrecy and is marred by racial bias, it is...
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Blasts D.C. Mayor’s “Woke” Crime Policies On Fox News
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 14, 2025
Congressman Advocates for Sweeping Legislative Changes, Criticizes D.C. Mayor’s “Woke” Crime Policies The White House has declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., leading to the deployment of the National Guard and a federal takeover of the...
California governor unveils voting lines plan to counter Texas Republicans
Saudi Gazette
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August 15, 2025
LOS ANGELES – California's Democratic governor has unveiled a high-stakes plan to redraw voting lines in America's most populous state, in order to counter similar efforts by Republicans in Texas. Gavin Newsom called for a special election to be...
Trump Signs Executive Order on “Politicized” and “Unlawful” Debanking
National Law Review
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August 14, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping Executive Order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” aimed at preventing financial institutions from denying services to individuals or businesses based on political or religious...
Florida Women Dominate 2025 Python Challenge, Break Records
Miami New Times - Florida
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Florida's ongoing war against Burmese pythons has led to new records and the crowning of a new serpent slayer: a Naples woman who vanquished a whopping 60 of the pesky invaders during the 2025 edition of the euphemistically labeled Florida Python...
Florida Opening Second Illegal Immigration Detention Center, 'Deportation Depot': 'Demand' Is There
Breitbart
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August 14, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday announced the soon-to-be opening of a second illegal immigration detention center in the state called the “Deportation Depot,” explaining that the demand is now here for it. DeSantis made the announcement...
Almost 200 rodent droppings & ‘objectionable odors’ in kitchen: 9 South Florida restaurants shut
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 14, 2025
The state temporarily shut nine South Florida restaurants last week with violations ranging from “objectionable odors” and almost 200 rodent droppings in a kitchen to about 100 flies buzzing around and landing on “unwashed potatoes and onions.”...
Catholics debate Church teaching on death penalty amid upcoming Florida execution
American Catholic Tribune
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August 14, 2025
Bishop John Noonan | Diocese of Orland website Catholics in the Diocese of Orlando are engaging in renewed discussions about the death penalty as Florida prepares for the execution of Kayle Bates on August 19, 2025. Bates is set to become the...
Florida Congressman Introduces ‘Thump Thump Bill’ To Allow Drivers To Run Down Those Convicted of Rioting
The New York Sun
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August 14, 2025
A conservative lawmaker from Florida is hoping to create new legal protections for angry motorists to run down rioters — a proposal he is now referring to as the “Thump Thump Bill.” Congressman Randy Fine, who backed a similar piece of legislation...
Texas Senate Passes Map After 2 Democrats Fail to Join House Member Walkout
Truthout
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August 14, 2025
Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! This story was originally published by Capital B. Texas Senate Republicans passed a GOP-friendly congressional map on Tuesday, despite objections from...
DeSantis to open second migrant detention center in Florida
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Florida will use an old state prison to set up a second migrant detention center with capacity for up to 1,300 detainees, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday as part of his aggressive stance on immigration. Converting the Baker Correctional...
Florida approves first bear hunt since 2015, as some raise concerns
Straight Arrow News
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August 14, 2025
Florida will hold its first black bear hunt in a decade this December under a new rule approved by state wildlife officials on Wednesday. The announcement comes despite criticism from animal welfare advocates over its allowance of dogs and bait....
'Reprehensible' drunken brawl at Florida lake leads to crackdown by sheriff's office
Toronto Sun
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August 14, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Crime World A person is knocked unconscious during a brawl at Lake Winterset in central Florida. Eight people were arrested after the incident. Photo by Unlimited Ls /X A Florida sheriff is blasting “reprehensible” behaviour...
'Thump thump bill': Florida Republican proposes bill allowing drivers to hit protesters
AlterNet
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August 14, 2025
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is planning to introduce legislation that would give new legal protections for angry motorists to run down rioters — a proposal he is now referring to as the “Thump Thump Bill.” Fine, who has oriented his political career...
Florida filling teaching vacancies ahead of the 2025-2026 school year
South Florida Times
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August 14, 2025
Miami – Florida’s teaching shortage crisis seems to be on the mend, as the state welcomes more educators ahead of the 2025-2026 school year. The Florida Department of Education announced a 17. 7 percent in reduction of teacher vacancies, lower...
Bike Walk Central Florida launches educational program to promote safe riding among children
WFTV - Florida
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August 14, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Bike Walk Central Florida has launched a new education program to teach children the rules of safe riding, starting with a session at Dover Shores Neighborhood Center. The program, led by Anna Strasshofer and her team,...
Florida plans to open second immigration facility dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’ at a vacant prison
Crossroads Today - Texas
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(CNN) — Florida is preparing to hold immigrant detainees at a new detention facility in a remote, northern part of the state, the second since the makeshift detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” opened in the Everglades just over a month...
Naples City Council considers suing over Florida law restricting local disaster powers
Fox 4 - Florida
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August 15, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. — The Naples City Council is considering whether to join a lawsuit challenging a new Florida law that limits local government authority after hurricanes and other disasters. Senate Bill 180, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in June, aims...
Rock royalty returns: The Joe Perry Project electrifies Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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August 15, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — With Aerosmith retired from touring, the band’s legendary guitar player continues to perform. The Joe Perry Project kicked off its latest tour at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Event Center in Tampa on Wednesday night....
Central Florida Expressway Authority says it needs more conservation land
Central Florida Public Media
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August 15, 2025
The Central Florida Expressway Authority’s governing board took a key step Thursday in its pursuit of about 44 acres of land in Orange County, including some conservation land, for building a toll road already planned to slice through the...