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Other conservative states have followed Florida’s example with bills that restrict trans people’s access to gender-affirming care, bathrooms that correspond with their gender. File photo: BalkansCat, Shutter Stock, licensed. TAMPA BAY,…

Hosted by the Florida Press Foundation, the Florida Media Conference is an annual event that brings together top Florida Media executives for two days of industry knowledge sharing, innovative ideas from vendors, and networking…

The Havana Times reports the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department granted a license to the Miami company Apacargo Express to export new and used cars, trucks, trailers, tractors and agricultural equipment. …

The Hernando County school was placed on brief lockdown, but parents were not informed of the threat, finding out about the incident more than a week later. File photo HERNANDO COUNTY, FL - A transgender Florida teacher who…

While adding a new affordable apartment building won't completely solve the current housing crisis in the area, it's a step in the right direction to help the residents of Sarasota. File photo: Suncoast Aerials, Shutter Stock, licensed. …

Bold Republican Rep. Randy Fine tweeted a picture of himself signing the documents. - Twitter, Rep. Randy Fine, @VoteRandyFine TALLAHASSEE, FL - Seeking truth about why the Florida chapter for the American Academy of Pediatrics and the…

Attorney General Moody is imploring Congress to convene hearings and act to prevent children from being assaulted and exploited. TALLAHASSEE, FL – Via My Florida Legal: Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on…

Governor’s bid to take over the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a promise that he made in 2022 after a spat with the entertainment giant over their public opposition to a state law that restricts teacher/student discussion on gender and…

Broward Sheriff’s robbery detectives located surveillance video of a man using the victim’s stolen credit card at the Shop and Save Food Mart in Lauderhill just an hour after the robbery. TAMARAC, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery…

Ryan Case; recipients of the inaugural Rita and Rick Case Changemaker Award Deana Koenig and Andrew Koenig; President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group Rita Case; Raquel Case Travaline. Image credit: Downtown Photo. AVENTURA, FL -…

Reverie’s first homeowner, GreenPointe Developers, Dream Finders Homes, Basham & Lucas Design Group and Evergreen Lifestyles Management celebrate the grand opening of Reverie at TrailMark with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. ST.…

Cross Regions Group Chief Operating Officer Doug Smith recently attended the Nassau County Economic Development Board Business Retention & Expansion Event to discuss the company’s two new projects in Nassau County. From left, Scott…

The audition takes place May 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Benjamin Upper School Theater located at 4875 Grandiflora Road in Palm Beach Gardens. Photo Courtesy Jen Scott Photography JUPITER, FL - The Palm Beach Shakespeare…

SB 1438, the "Protection of Children Act," states that people and businesses can be penalized for "knowingly admitting a child to an adult live performance." File photo: Erremmo.com, Shutter Stock, licensed. PORT ST. LUCIE,…

Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, U.S. Representative (FL-27) TALLAHASSEE, FL - Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mark Green (R-TN), and Carlos Giménez (R-FL) sent a letter to the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) lambasting…

Destiney Bocanegra, who was pregnant with her second child, dove in front of her son during a drive-by shooting to protect him, and ended up being fatally shot in the process. Her boyfriend was also shot and sustained critical injuries,…

From left, Ryan Born, PulteGroup Senior Construction Manager; Dan Reynolds, PulteGroup VP Construction Operations; Jennifer Ghioto, PulteGroup General Sales Manager; former Army Capt. Helen Perry; Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew…

A resolution that says the county will protect individual liberties in case something similar to another pandemic hits in the future passed 4-1 with Commissioner Burt Saunders casting the only dissenting vote, the article notes. File…

According to authorities, Adam Morris, 40, was arrested Friday night at home on seven counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child, three counts of transmitting harmful material to minors and one count of unlawful use of a…

The City of Miami’s LGBTQIA Advisory Board is hosting a focus group designed to develop strategies to make Miami more welcoming for trans people. File photo: Felix Mizioznikov, Shutter Stock, licensed. MIAMI, FL - Once again, Miami…

The Florida Senate approved a bill 28-12 that increases penalties if kids are allowed at performances that depict sexual conduct or lewd exposure, the Florida Voice reported. File photo: Sheila Fitzgerald, Shutter Stock, licensed.…

In Florida, the gopher tortoise, Florida panther and nesting shorebirds would be among the species to benefit. File photo: Jo Crebbin, Shutter Stock, licensed. TALLAHASSEE, FL - Conservation groups in Florida and around the country…

The city of Boca Raton has been ordered to pay a combined $75,000 in damages to two therapists, while the county has been ordered to pay $100,000 for passing bans on therapy for minors seeking help with unwanted same-sex attraction,…

According to authorities, on Friday, Volusia sheriff’s detectives arrested 54-year-old David Vazquez of Norwood Drive, Deltona, after identifying him with the help of surveillance video footage from the area of the incident. DELTONA, FL…

Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 300, the Heartbeat Protection Act, which prohibits abortions once the unborn child has a detectible heartbeat. File photo: Akids.Photo.Graphy, Shutter Stock, licensed. TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Gov.…

Clay Clark is the founder of the popular “Reawaken America Tour” conferences said by some to be a ‘freedom movement’ sweeping across the U.S. The conference is known to sell-out long before scheduled dates. Photo Facebook/Clay Clark.…

In its travel advisory, Equality Florida also pointed to new rules that ban gender-affirming care for transgender children. File photo: Jacob Lund, Shutter Stock, licensed. PORTSMOUTH, OH – Via rabid rag Newsweek, a LGBTQ+…

Deputies arrived to canvas the area and witnessed three juveniles entering a Toyota Tundra. As he got closer, one was exiting the passenger side door, another was exiting the driver’s side door and the third was observed as the look out.…

From left, Len Morelli, Senior Sales Associate, Cross Region Real Estate; Joey Elaty, Senior Sales Associate, Cross Region Real Estate; Scott Norteman, Director, Operations & Development, Chappell Schools; Melanie Williams, Chief…