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Florida Law Enforcement Net 48 Suspected Child Predators, 153 Charges Filed

Townhall · August 4, 2025

Florida's top law enforcement officials just dropped a bombshell, and it’s one every parent should pay attention to. Newly appointed AG Chief of Staff James Uthmeier announced the arrest of 48 suspected child predators in a sweeping sting...

Florida ranked as eighth-worst state to give birth to a child

Florida Politics · August 4, 2025

Florida residents looking to become new parents may want to think twice, according to a new study. WalletHub, a personal financial management company, released its 2025’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby analysis. That report ranked Florida 44th...

Florida health officials warn about risks of raw milk after 21 infections linked to farm

Orlando Sentinel - Florida · August 4, 2025

Florida health officials are warning people about the possible risks of consuming raw milk after 21 people, including children, were recently infected all from one farm. The popularity of consuming unpasteurized milk has surged in Florida in the...

Florida's minimum wage will increase next month: How much will workers earn?

MARCA · August 4, 2025

The state of Florida is continuing to move forward with its plan to gradually increase the minimum wage. This year, as of September 30, 2025, the minimum wage will be raised to $14 per hour, in compliance with the constitutional amendment approved...

Florida officials ordered to produce agreements for 'Alligator Alcatraz'

WPBF - Florida · August 4, 2025

Video above: News and weather headlines for Aug. 4Federal and state officials in Florida must produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to detain people or perform immigration officer roles at...

Florida CFO accuses Jacksonville of placing conditions on DOGE auditors before visit: Mayor responds

WJAX - Florida · August 5, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s new Chief Financial Officer released a letter sent to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan on Monday, which accuses the city of placing conditions and restrictions on state auditors. “It has come to my attention that some...

Florida nuclear plant workers feared retaliation over safety concerns: Report

Straight Arrow News · August 4, 2025

Workers at a Florida nuclear power plant have been afraid to report safety concerns, citing retaliation. A new investigation from the Tributary and the Tampa Bay Times reveals increased anonymous complaints and workers afraid to speak up about...

Florida Releases Pro-Israel License Plate

The Gabber - Florida · August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025 by Ethan Perelstein This “Florida Stands with Israel” license plate joined the 180+ Florida specialty license plates. The plates are in pre-sale now. Photo courtesy of Florida Stands with Israel Hatzallah South Florida, a nonprofit...

Florida Missing Child Alert Issued For 2 Wesley Chapel Teens

The Free Press - Tampa - Florida · August 5, 2025

Pasco County Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating William Drake and Alexander Thompson WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for two teenagers last seen in the Wesley Chapel area. The Pasco County Sheriff’s...

Florida’s CHOICE Act Enacted: Helping Employers Read Between the Lines of the New Non-Compete Law

Jackson Lewis · August 4, 2025

Takeaways Florida’s CHOICE Act diverges sharply from national trends, expanding rather than restricting employers’ power to safeguard their business interests. The new law makes preliminary injunctions a default remedy, burdening employees to...

Florida Fights To Uphold August 19 Execution Of 1982 Murderer

The Free Press - Tampa - Florida · August 4, 2025

Execution Set for August 19, Florida Attorney General’s Office Argues Against Delay The State of Florida has officially filed a response opposing a motion for a stay of execution for death row inmate Kayle Barrington Bates, whose execution is...

Florida health officials warn about infected raw milk

The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania ·

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s illegal to sell raw milk for human consumption in Florida. Yet, there have been 21 recent human cases of disease-causing bacteria linked to consumption of raw milk from the same farm, state health officials said Monday. Six of...

Florida Missing Child Alert issued for 2 Wesley Chapel boys

WTSP - Florida · August 5, 2025

They were last seen on Lawrence Avenue near Quail Hollow Boulevard in Wesley Chapel. WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for two teen boys from Pasco County. Authorities are searching for 15-year-old William Drake...

Florida State U. student who allegedly shoved Jewish peer may face criminal charges

The College Fix · August 4, 2025

Report identifies student as social work professor’s daughter A Florida State University student – reportedly the daughter of a social work professor – potentially could face criminal charges after allegedly shoving a Jewish student at a campus...

Florida man's grocery list includes: milk, eggs, and $1 million

CBS 12 - Florida ·

GULF BREEZE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Santa Rosa County man scratched his way to seven figures, landing a $1 million prize in a flash of luck that's turning heads across Florida. The Florida Lottery announced on Monday that 49-year-old Gulf Breeze...

Florida officials warn about risks of raw milk after 21 people sickened

CBS 4 Miami - Florida ·

The Florida Department of Health is warning about the risks of drinking raw, unpasteurized milk after 21 people, including six children under the age of 10, were sickened by E. coli and campylobacter bacteria linked to raw milk from the same farm....

Florida resident dies in crash near Deadwood

The Brookings Register - South Dakota ·

South Dakota Department of Public Safety DEADWOOD — A 70-year-old Pompano Beach, Florida, man died during a single-vehicle crash on July 31 near Deadwood. Names of the those involved have not been released pending notification of family members....

Florida Teacher Was Under Scrutiny for Months — Then Alleged Love Letters Exposed Her Secret By Nicole Acosta

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW A Florida high school teacher was arrested after authorities allege she had an inappropriate relationship with a student Molly Mersereau, a teacher employed by the Santa Rosa County School District, was arrested on July 29 and charged...

Florida teen charged with killing parents, authorities say

WSVN 7 - Florida · August 4, 2025

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. (WSVN) – A 14-year-old boy is facing two counts of second-degree murder after deputies say he fatally shot his parents in their Florida home. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said Trevor Lee called 911 on Monday, identifying...

Florida mayor shares startling explanation for his collaboration with ICE

MSNBC · August 4, 2025

During a news conference to announce a new collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the mayor of Orange County, Florida, gave a stunning statement, saying his decision was made “under protest and in extreme duress.” Mayor Jerry...