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George Stephanopoulos can’t dismiss Trump defamation suit: Judge
A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday rejected an effort by ABC News host George Stephanopoulos to dismiss a defamation lawsuit levied against him by former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied the motion to dismiss Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC News and Stephanopoulos, who was accused of mischaracterizing a jury’s […]
Public Reaction to Florida’s Law Restricting Sleeping on Public Property on 1 October
MJP – A new legislation in Florida prohibiting the routine use of public spaces for overnight camping or sleeping will go into force on October 1. On Friday’s episode of The Florida Roundup, Dawn Gilman—CEO of Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville—discussed the legislation and initiatives aimed at providing housing for Floridians without homes.
Another book ban battle emerges in Florida, with high stakes for the First Amendment
Another legal battle has begun over Florida's book bans, with significant stakes, as the sued school district is launching a controversial defense that could shake First Amendment law nationwide. This case emerges in Florida's northeasternmost county, Nassau, wedged between Jacksonville and Georgia. ...
1 in 2 Florida households struggles to make ends meet, minorities find it even tougher
Nearly half of Florida households are employed but struggling to make ends meet, according to a report by United Way that highlights the financial pressures on Floridians. Based on data from the U.S. Census and Federal Reserve, researchers found that, of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million were either in poverty or unable to afford basic living costs in 2022, with many not qualifying for public assistance.
Florida school board unlikely to fire mom whose transgender daughter played on girls volleyball team
PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — A Florida school board appeared unlikely Tuesday to fire an employee whose transgender daughter played girls’ high school volleyball in alleged violation of state law, but postponed their final decision until next week. The board is in Broward, one of the state’s most politically...
10-year-old named honorary firefighter after saving family from house fire
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Midway Fire Rescue made a 10-year-old an honorary firefighter after a fire started at his family home. Last Christmas on Hawthorne Drive, a fire started at the Caraballo home when the family was asleep. The first to wake up was ten-year-old Cooper who immediately...
Valdosta community mourns loss of football star
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns is a Valdosta native who recently died at the age of 43. “Sweet Pea was just larger than life...not only a great football player but a great person, a great teammate...and just a natural born leader. It was devastating news for the whole Lowndes community,” Danny Redshaw, Lowndes County Schools athletic director said.
Top247 WR set to attend Florida State's Seminole Showcase
Florida State is just days away from holding their annual Seminole Showcase recruiting event -- which is typically their final recruiting related activity of the summer months. It could be the final iteration of this camp with the NCAA ruling to make July a full dead period next year. So...
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