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Commentary: ‘Big, beautiful,’ and very bad for Florida | Pat Beall
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 9, 2025
You can’t buy Donald Trump’s loyalty. You can only rent it. Sad is the heart of one Elon Musk, who now joins the multitudes who believed they alone would be exempt from a King-baby tantrum. Musk slammed Trump’s One Big Blighted Exploding Debt Bill...
One of Florida's worst serial killers Christopher Wilder: What to know
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Christopher Wilder, known as the "beauty queen killer," murdered at least nine young women across the U.S. in 1984. Wilder lured victims with promises of modeling work and often contacted them before and after attacks. Wilder's crimes escalated...
Random Florida Fact: The mystery of ‘Coral Castle’
WKMG 6 - Florida
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July 9, 2025
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A large “Coral Castle” made of coral rock sits in Miami-Dade County — the result of one eccentric stonemason’s decades of work. According to state archives, the whole story began in the early 1900s when the artist —...
60 facilities added for detaining migrants
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 9, 2025
The Trump administration is stitching together a wider network of immigrant detention sites, expanding capacity by thousands of beds through agreements with local jails and private contractors across the country. About 60 additional local, state...
ICE arrests in U.S. up nearly 45%. Where does Florida stand?
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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Editor's note: An earlier version of this story misstated the percentage increase of nationwide deportation arrests from Jan. 20 through May 31. The story has been updated. Deportation arrests nationwide have risen sharply since President Trump...
THE TICKTIN LAW GROUP ‘SUPER LAWYER’ & MANAGING PARTNER MICHAEL VATER BRINGS TRAVEL EXPERTISE TO BLOG WORLD
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- TransMedia Group) The world of travel and law just became a little bigger- Michael Vater, Managing Partner of South Florida’s The Ticktin Law Group, will be sharing his personal expertise and stories of adventure in his newly-launched...
Florida panther killed trying to cross I-75 in Pasco County, officials say
WUSF - Florida
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July 8, 2025
A Florida panther died in a place very few have been spotted in recent years — suburban Pasco County. The 2 to 3-year-old male's remains were found on July 1 on Interstate 75, about a half mile south of State Road 56. The state Fish and Wildlife...
Florida Bishop: ‘No Argument’ with Removing Criminals, but ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Is Troubling
National Catholic Register
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Bishop Frank Dewane chides the state’s attorney general for ‘pythons and alligators’ comment. A Florida bishop is criticizing recent public statements from public officials supporting a new detention facility for illegal immigrants in the...
What did Desiree Perez get a Trump pardon for? Legal history explored as Nicki Minaj calls out Roc Nation CEO in scathing tweets
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
On Tuesday, July 8, Nicki Minaj posted on social media criticizing Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez and founder Jay-Z. She accused Perez of "ruining hip hop" and brought up her connection to former President Donald Trump. Perez was pardoned by Trump...
Top High-Profile Criminal Cases in East Texas History
Talk Radio 1470 - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
(East Texas) While we might not love talking about criminal cases and high-profile trials that have taken place here in East Texas, there is plenty to talk about. For years it seemed like Florida was home to all the crazy crime stories, but as we...
Florida family left with $700K in damages after ‘free’ Costco fridge installation turns into nightmare flood
AOL
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Bradly Byrd sharing his story of a fridge installation gone wrong.We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. What should have...
Florida woman arrested at Mar-a-Lago saying she had urgent message for Trump
AOL
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A Florida woman was arrested on July 7 for driving to Mar-a-Lago while insisting on speaking with President Donald Trump, despite having a suspended license. Caroline Shaw, 49, from Orlando, allegedly told Secret Service agents outside Trump's...
Pope Leo XIV Adds Gaming Lore To Vatican History By Autographing A Reverse-Holo Popplio Pokémon Card For Pilgrim
Benzinga
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Pope Leo XIV added an unlikely footnote to papal history this month when he blessed a Pokémon card and autographed a second copy for a Danish pilgrim who produced the trading card during a July 5 audience at the Vatican. What Happened: Reddit user...
Florida Supreme Court refuses to halt state’s next scheduled execution
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 8, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to halt next week’s scheduled execution of Michael Bell in the 1993 murders of two people outside a Jacksonville bar, as the state continues moving toward a modern-era record for...
Trump and Epstein: the history of their messy friendship
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 9, 2025
Resting his hand on Jeffrey Epstein’s shoulder, Donald Trump smiled as he posed for a photograph with his old friend in Palm Beach in 1997. At the time, the pair, who moved in the same wealthy social circles and bonded over their love of beautiful...
Florida Plans Second 'Alligator Alcatraz,' But Lawsuits Are in Motion
Engineering News Record
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July 8, 2025
The Trump administration and Florida's governor have both touted in recent events a hastily built detention facility for arrested undocumented workers on federal land in the Florida Everglades, but opponents on June 27 filed an emergency motion to...
Florida’s home insurance crisis hits hardest in some of the state’s poorest counties
WUSF - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Steve Cates was walking back to his house from his mailbox, flipping through a clutch of newly delivered letters, when one envelope stopped him in his driveway. It was from his insurance company. His home felt sturdy, but he knew getting insurance...
Cape Coral Art League schedule for July/August
Cape Coral Breeze - Florida
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The Cape Coral Art League has announced its schedule of shows and events for the months of July and August. Get additional details or phone the Art League at 239-772-5657. The Cape Coral Art League is at 516 Cultural Park Blvd. Open painting...
Florida man clings onto back of moving UPS truck after shoplifting attempt at Lowe's, deputies say
WTSP - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Deputies in Flagler County say they responded to a shoplifting at Lowe's in Palm Coast after a man attempted to steal nearly $1,500 worth of merchandise. FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A man who is accused of trying to shoplift at Lowe's was arrested...
Screwdriver-Wielding Florida Man Confesses to Rape Amid String of Violent Crimes
Law Enforcement Today
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DORAL, FL - A Florida man is facing several serious charges after he allegedly raped and threatened a 28-year-old woman with a screwdriver on Thursday, July 3rd. The alleged suspect, 41-year-old Daysnel Hernandez allegedly struck the woman in the...