Florida
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Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, which went into effect today, Wednesday, May 1, has sparked concerns among doctors and advocates about the impact on women’s access to essential healthcare. Dr. Leah Roberts, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, expressed worries about the anti-abortion laws enacted by Florida and other states,…
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A Florida man has been sentenced to 60 months in prison and three years of supervised release for committing two federal hate crimes by attacking two Black women with a gun. Frederick Eugene Pierallini III, 27, pleaded guilty to these crimes on July 6, 2023. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil…
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A divided U.S. appeals court on Friday heard arguments on whether to block a Florida law that prohibits Chinese citizens from owning homes or land in the state, a measure defended by Republican state officials as crucial to counteracting the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court…
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An Orange County, Florida, grand jury has chosen not to indict former Orlando police officer Jose Velez for the shooting death of 26-year-old Derek Diaz last July, as announced in a news release from State Attorney Andrew Bain on Monday. After reviewing all pertinent evidence, the grand jury determined that charges against Officer Velez were…
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Rapper and singer Rod Wave, born Rodarius Marcell Green, was arrested in Manatee County, Florida, on Wednesday, April, 3, facing weapons charges in connection with an alleged gang-related shooting. The St. Petersburg Police Department confirmed Rod’s arrest, stating suspicions of his involvement in the incident that left four individuals injured on March 31. According to…
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Walt Disney and appointees of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reached a settlement on Wednesday to resolve a high-profile lawsuit in state court concerning control of the special district encompassing the Walt Disney World theme parks.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law one of the most restrictive social media bans for minors in the United States. The bill, signed on Monday, March 25, will prohibit social media accounts for children under 14 and mandate parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. This move marks a significant step in addressing concerns…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law aiming to ban homeless individuals from camping or sleeping on public property, citing concerns over quality of life and public safety. The legislation, known as HB 1365 or the “Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping” bill, was signed on Wednesday and is set to take effect…
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Several significant developments unfolded last week across various states in the ongoing national debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. From legal settlements in Florida to legislative actions in Arkansas and lawsuits in Georgia, the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights continues to evolve. Legal Settlement in Florida: Clarification on LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools Florida reached a legal settlement regarding…
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A tragic incident unfolded in West Palm Beach, Florida, last week when an 18-year-old woman, Kelvi McCray, was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, 19-year-old Keisean Shaw, while she was on a FaceTime call with friends. Authorities believe Shaw then took his own life. The fatal shooting occurred on the evening of March 6 at…
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