A new airport could spark the economy in a rural part of Florida. Will the workforce be ready?
A new airport could spark the economy in a rural part of Florida. Will the workforce be ready? BY NICK FOURIEZOS OF OPEN CAMPUS LaBELLE, Fla. …
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Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies
Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies BY ANITA SNOW PHOENIX (AP) — Extreme heat spread across Arizona, …
Trump blasts immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a Black church, MAGA event in Detroit
Trump blasts immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a Black church, MAGA event in Detroit BY STEVE PEOPLES AND JOEY CAPPELLETTI DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump blamed …
Demolition of the Parkland classroom building where 17 died in 2018 shooting begins
Demolition of the Parkland classroom building where 17 died in 2018 shooting begins BY TERRY SPENCER PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A large excavator stretched to the …
Historically Black Coconut Grove in Miami nurtured young athletes. Now that legacy is under threat
Historically Black Coconut Grove in Miami nurtured young athletes. Now that legacy is under threat BY ALANIS THAMES MIAMI (AP) — Amari Cooper’s football jersey hangs …
Florida’s 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge
Florida’s 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge BY CURT ANDERSON Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated much of southern Florida on Wednesday, blocking …
Florida jury finds Chiquita Brands liable for Colombia deaths, must pay $38.3M to family members
Florida jury finds Chiquita Brands liable for Colombia deaths, must pay $38.3M to family members BY CURT ANDERSON Banana giant Chiquita Brands must pay $38.3 million …
Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist BY MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A new attraction starring …
Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked BY JEFF MARTIN Authorities are using boats to patrol the ocean …
Weeklong heat wave loosens grip slightly on US Southwest but forecasters still urge caution
Weeklong heat wave loosens grip slightly on US Southwest but forecasters still urge caution BY SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The weeklong heat wave that baked …
Some Florida Panhandle beaches are temporarily closed to swimmers after 2 reported shark attacks
Some Florida Panhandle beaches are temporarily closed to swimmers after 2 reported shark attacks SEACREST, Fla. (AP) — Two reported shark attacks Friday led authorities …
Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy
Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy BY LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House …
Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended BY MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Months …
Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US each month upheld by judge
Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US each month upheld by judge BY JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON (AP) — The Biden administration …
Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids
Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids BY SARA CLINE BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana judges could order …
Florida State rides nine-run inning into berth in super regionals
Florida State rides nine-run inning into berth in super regionals TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Max Williams hit a three-run home run to cap a nine-run …
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know BY GEOFF MULVIHILL Pride Month, the worldwide celebration of LGBTQ+ culture …
Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home
Florida sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home BY TERRY SPENCER A Florida Panhandle sheriff on Friday fired a deputy who fatally shot an …
Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes
Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes BY MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER, MICHELLE L. PRICE AND JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump became the …
On spelling’s saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed
On spelling’s saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed BY BEN NUCKOLS OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — When Achyut Ethiraj’s final appearance …