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Florida Supreme Court cracks down on attorney misconduct, 18 face disciplinary action

Florida Makes a Bold "CHOICE": New Law Strengthens Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements
The Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act became law on July 3, 2025, expanding employers’ rights in enforcing non-compete and garden leave agreements with Florida-based workers. The Act is...

Florida scammer posing as doctor gave Botox injections in backyard shed, causing woman to suffer facial paralysis: cops
A Florida fraudster allegedly posed as a doctor and administered Botox injections out of her shady backyard “med spa” shed – leaving one patient who paid more than $300 with facial paralysis. Rosa Mena, 50, was busted Wednesday after the...

Florida AG Investigates Robinhood Over Crypto Pricing Claims
In brief Florida AG James Uthmeier launched a state-level probe into Robinhood Crypto’s “lowest cost on average” marketing. The AG issued a subpoena seeking documents on pricing, marketing, and user trade data to assess potential consumer...
Florida probes Robinhood’s crypto trading promotion
Florida’s top prosecutor has opened an investigation into trading platform Robinhood, alleging it has been falsely promoting its crypto services as the least expensive on the market. However, Lucas Moskowitz, Robinhood’s general counsel, told...

Florida AG investigates Robinhood over alleged deceptive crypto trade practices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated an investigation into Robinhood Crypto, LLC. A subpoena has been issued to gather internal documents amid allegations that the company is violating Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair...

Florida medical clinic warns patients of data breach after Russian group claims responsibility
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists are warning patients hackers could have accessed their information in a May data breach. In May, 9 Investigates reported a Russia ransomware gang claims it stole social security numbers,...

Florida panther hit by car in Pasco County — the first ever recorded there
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Wildlife officials confirmed a male Florida panther, estimated to be two or three years old, was killed last week by a vehicle on I-75 near State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel. What we know: It marks the first recorded panther...

Florida's two Planned Parenthood chapters merge as clinics face national threat
Florida's two Planned Parenthood chapters are merging under one umbrella as clinics across the country face an existential threat as cuts to federal funding for services provided by clinics loom and as the Trump administration targets abortion...

Florida Lottery Cash4Life, Fantasy 5 results for July 10, 2025
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Thursday, July 10, 2025 Winning Cash4Life numbers from July 10 drawing 03-08-17-30-32,...

Florida Land Steward Update, July 11, 2025
Florida panther, by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission REPORT FLORIDA PANTHER SIGHTINGS If you see a Florida panther—whether in person, on a trail camera, or by signs like tracks, scat, or scratches—please report it at...

Florida Target KJ Ford Teases ‘Surprise’ Commitment as Alabama Gains Late Steam
Billy Napier probably didn’t sleep well last night. After all, when you’re on the verge of losing a highly recruited prospect, there’s no rest and peace. Florida seemed to be in the driver’s seat for Kevin KJ Ford, a top-15 edge rusher in the...

Florida's CHOICE Act Transforms Noncompete and Garden Leave Agreements
Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity Investment Confidentiality and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act took effect July 1. It brings the most sweeping changes to Florida’s restrictive covenant framework in years. This legislation heralds a...

Florida Planned Parenthood chapters merge as clinics face national threat
Florida’s two Planned Parenthood chapters are merging under one umbrella as clinics across the country face an existential threat as cuts to federal funding for services provided by clinics loom and as the Trump administration targets abortion...

Florida Immigration Law Struck Down by Supreme Court
Chris Gollon The United States Supreme Court has blocked a Florida law making it a crime with mandatory prison sentences to enter the state as an undocumented immigrant. The law was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in February, with the state saying it...

Florida couple gets surprise roof repair from community

Florida couple gets surprise roof repair from community ahead of hurricane season
When Sam Scribner and Katarina Mandiola discovered their roof was badly leaking ahead of hurricane season, the $30,000 price tag to repair it felt insurmountable. Scribner, a well-known photographer in Volusia County, is paralyzed following a 2016...

Florida Tonight: July 10

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