Florida
A Florida School's Black History Month Permission Slip Went Viral, And People Are Weighing In On The Crumbling State Of Education
"This boiled my blood. My 8th grade son also brought home a permission form for Black History Month where I was sure to write 'Black History is American History.' This is beyond ridiculous." —@jennyleeisme
夢の国に「野生のクマさん」が現れる!!ディズニーワールドが一時騒然…。フロリダ州
米フロリダ州にあるウォルト・ディズニー・ワールドで9月18日、野生のクマが出現。一部アトラクションが一時的に閉鎖される騒動が起こった。
Puberty Blockers, Hormones, And Gender Affirmation Surgery Are No Longer Available To Florida Minors Seeking Treatment
The state medical board, which was entirely appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, voted on Friday to ban doctors from prescribing puberty blockers, hormones, and gender affirmation surgeries.
The Wives Of Lineworkers Doing Repairs After Hurricane Ian Are Beefing With Florida “Bucket Bunnies”
None of these words are in the Bible.
Florida Residents Are Trapped In Their Homes As Officials Warn Of "A 500-Year Flood Event" From Hurricane Ian
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm as it travels north but is expected to regain hurricane intensity as it makes landfall in South Carolina.
Hurricane Ian Has Made Landfall In Southwestern Florida
Sustained winds have been recorded near 150 mph, just short of the Category 5 threshold.
More Than 2 Million People In Florida Are Ordered To Evacuate As Hurricane Ian Gets Closer
"It's not going to be a minor thing in Florida. We don't want to overhype it, but at the same time, it is going to be a very intense system."
A Florida Judge Who Denied A Teen Girl An Abortion Because Of Her Grades Was Voted Out Of Office
Voters in Florida ousted two anti-abortion elected officials in separate races on Tuesday.
How A Local Florida Journalist Scooped Every Reporter In The Country On The FBI Raid At Mar-A-Lago
"This was 100% the biggest scoop that I probably will ever get."
Donald Trump Said The FBI Served A Search Warrant At Mar-A-Lago, His Florida Estate
Reports said the search warrant centered on boxes of presidential records Trump improperly took with him when he left the White House.
Kodak Black Was Arrested Again In Florida, This Time On Suspicion Of Drug Trafficking
The rapper’s arrest comes two years after former president Donald Trump commuted his federal sentence for falsifying documents to purchase weapons.
Abortion Bans May Be Unconstitutional In These Red States Where Courts Have Said Privacy Is A Right
“Every single [state constitution] has rights that protect the right to abortion if read correctly by the state courts. The question is whether courts will view them that way.”
Florida Republicans Dissolved Disney's Self-Government Agreement Over The Company's LGBTQ Support
The move is the latest escalation between Florida Republicans and the company after it spoke out against the "don't say gay" bill.
A Florida Bride And Her Caterer Allegedly Served Cannabis-Laced Food To Unknowing Guests
Several of the unwitting guests became so stoned they had to be hospitalized.
Disney Opposed Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Republicans Want To End Its State Privileges.
Republicans in the Florida Senate advanced a bill Wednesday to revoke an incentive that allows Disney to self-govern.
A Florida Teen Was Killed As He And Another Teen Took Turns Shooting Each Other While Wearing Body Armor, Police Said
Joshua Vining and Colton Whitler, both 17, are facing charges as adults in connection with the death.
Gabrielle Union Has Spoken Out Against Disney After The Company Failed To Publicly Denounce Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill
"Children's lives are literally hanging in the balance."
Florida Republicans Are Creating An Office Of Election Crimes As Trump's Fraud Claims Continue To Spread
The bill comes as Republicans continue to prop up Donald Trump’s lies about election fraud.
A Florida Lawmaker Has Backed Off His Proposal That Would Have Forced Teachers To Out Students To Their Parents
The Republican lawmaker who introduced the bill said it's designed to keep children from talking about sexual orientation and identity at a young age.
The FDA Will Let Florida Use Nearly 1 Million COVID Tests That Had Expired In December
The governor's office first claimed it didn't know about the expired stockpile, then a day later admitted what happened.
Brian Laundrie's Remains Were Confirmed To Be Found In A Florida Nature Park
The discovery ends the intense search for Gabby Petito's fiancé, who was named a "person of interest" in her disappearance.
Human Remains, And Items Belonging To Brian Laundrie, Were Found In A Florida Nature Park
Officials have been searching for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of his fiancé, Gabby Petito, for a month.
The Parkland School Shooter Has Pleaded Guilty To Murdering 17 People
His guilty plea comes more than three years after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
20 Seriously Worthwhile Places To Visit In Florida, According To A Long-Time Resident Of The Sunshine State
From small-town vibes to tropical beaches, find it in the Sunshine State.
Disney Adults Will Scream When They See These 50 New Things For Disney World's 50th Anniversary
If they don't start making Minnie's dress in adult sizes, I'm gonna scream.
These Fun Old Photos Show The Early Days Of The Most Magical Place On Earth
In 1971, Florida got the gift of Disney with Walt Disney World Resort being built outside Orlando. Take a look at moments from the first days of its existence.
If You Check Off Less Than 9/34 Things On This List, Then You're A Florida Tourist, Not A Resident
Time to distinguish the Floridians from the normies…
A Florida Man Is Going Viral For Trapping An Alligator In A Trash Can To Protect His Kids, And It's Peak "Florida Man"
"I'm a vet — I've been through it all! I was just in full dad mode trying to protect my children."
The Mystery Of "Van Life" YouTuber Gabby Petito's Disappearance Has Deepened After Her Partner Was Named A Person Of Interest
Police said they tried to speak with Brian Laundrie about the sudden disappearance of his 22-year-old fiancé but were only given the name and phone number of his attorney.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Has Issues With Incentivizing Abortion Lawsuits
Florida Republicans have shied away from fully supporting the Texas abortion ban in the latest split for the anti-abortion movement.
A Man Who Claimed God Was Talking To Him Allegedly Killed Four Members Of A Family, Including An Infant
The former Marine, who did not know the family, had been acting erratically in the week before the deadly shooting, authorities said.
Dozens Of Overworked Florida Doctors Joined Together To Beg People To Get Vaccinated
"It’s been a long two years, and quite frankly, we are all exhausted, both physically and psychologically," said one doctor.
Florida is America's Delta Variant Nightmare
Florida's hospitals are filling up as the Delta variant ravages the state, where less than half the population is fully vaccinated.
"American Idol" Star Syesha Mercado's Baby Has Been Taken By Authorities, Sparking Outcry
"My baby is days old, and you're taking my baby away from me," Mercado said. "You have no heart. This is so wrong."
Eight More Bodies Were Found Tuesday In The Rubble Of The Surfside Condo Collapse
Thirteen days into the search, a fire official said rescue crews had not come across "anything positive" that could suggest more survivor in the rubble.
Officials Have Paused Rescue Efforts In The Miami Condo Collapse Because The Rest Of The Tower Might Fall
The rescue efforts were temporarily paused after monitoring devices signaled "some expansion" in cracks in the concrete, fire Chief Alan Cominsky said.
This Man’s Mother And Grandmother Remain Missing In The Surfside Building Collapse. He’s Grieving And Also Demanding Justice.
"She would be writing letters, be in front of every camera, reporter, anything, making sure that whoever is responsible is held accountable for this. That’s what keeps me going.”
Which Outrageous Orlando Gift Shop Reflects Your Personality?
There's a little silly gift shop in all of us. Which one are you?
A Truck Drove Into A Pride Parade Near Fort Lauderdale, Killing One Person
The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus described it as a tragic accident.
A Woman And Her 1-Year-Old Grandson Were Fatally Shot While Shopping Inside A Grocery Store
Authorities believe the shooter didn't have any previous connection to the woman and child.
Listen: Gen Z Is Bringing Back Y2K Fashion — But It’s Different This Time
“When I was a teenager, low-rise was all there was. At the Gap, Limited Too. That was the only option.”
Listen: It's Not Just On Your Feed--Evangelical Teens Are Huge On TikTok
“Part of what makes TikTok work is that it brings a lot of things into your feed, where it’s like—‘I don’t know if you’re going to like this.’ But that’s part of the appeal.”
Joel Greenberg, A Former Associate Of Matt Gaetz, Pleaded Guilty To Sex Trafficking And Other Charges
Joel Greenberg, a former tax collector in Florida, also agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation into other people.
The DOJ Will Waive The Death Penalty For The American Who Fought With Extremists In Ukraine And Allegedly Killed A Florida Couple
Waiving the death penalty for Craig Lang could speed up his extradition from Kyiv, where capital punishment has been off the books for 20 years.
Two Dead In Florida. An American On The Run In Ukraine
Ukraine is attracting Americans who want to fight alongside far-right extremists. What happens when radicalized soldiers like Craig Lang return home?
A Florida Teen And Her Mom Were Arrested For Allegedly Rigging The Vote So She'd Win Homecoming Queen
"They welcome the opportunity when the case is over to tell their side of the story," an attorney for the mother said.
An American Who Fought With Extremists In Ukraine Will Be Extradited To Face Double Murder Charges In Florida
Craig Lang, who was once a US soldier, allegedly killed a couple as part of a bizarre and bloody plan to fund adventures fighting abroad.
Two FBI Agents Were Shot And Killed While Serving A Warrant For Violent Crimes Against Children
The subject of the warrant, who was suspected of possession of child sexual abuse material, barricaded in his home for several hours before killing himself, the Miami Herald reported.
A "Paramedic Of The Year" Allegedly Helped Cover Up A COVID Vaccine Theft
The Florida paramedic allegedly forged documents after three vaccine doses were taken from a refrigerator by a superior.
Listen: These Are The Absolute Best—And Worst—Movie Plot Twists
“And then you find out—everyone’s favorite plot twist device—that it was all a dream. Just kidding, everyone hates this. Thank you for wasting my time.”
Someone Scraped "Trump" Onto A Manatee's Back In Florida
The manatee did not appear to be "seriously injured," a spokesperson for the US Fish and Wildlife Service said.
The COVID Vaccine Rollout Is Such A Mess That In Some Places, People Are Sleeping In Their Cars To Get Doses
"I said, 'Mom, that's where I get tickets to see drag queens. Why are you getting vaccines through Eventbrite?'"
The TikToker Fired For His Viral Paint-Mixing Account Has A New Job
Tony Piloseno said he got job and collaboration offers from almost every major paint company, but he "really connected with" the founder of Florida Paints over a shared "passion for paint."
There's A Giant, Dinosaur-Like Gator Walking Around Florida Because Of Course There Is
See ya later, alligator.
Gamers Are Desperately Trying To Snag A PS5
The Playstation 5 is already flying off the online and IRL shelves.
Donald Trump Has Won Florida
The result is a vital one for the president, but it leaves Joe Biden with other ways to win.
Don't Assume That Lots Of Early Voting Means Joe Biden Is A Lock
Democrats have shown strong enthusiasm in early voting, coming out in the millions, but Republicans can still catch up.
Seniors Who Aren't Afraid Of The Coronavirus Love What Trump Is Saying About COVID
Trump and his campaign are keeping focused on their base, and the base doesn't want to hear about the coronavirus. Even among older adults in Florida.
A Judge Won't Reopen Voter Registration In Florida After The Website Crashed But Said The State "Failed Its Citizens"
"To these potential voters, the state’s answer for its own failures can only be characterized as 'so sad, too bad,'" Judge Mark Walker wrote.
Florida Voters Now Have Until 7 P.M. Tonight To Register After The Website Crashed
Florida's secretary of state said there were more than 1.1 million requests per hour to access the voter registration website on Monday night.
17 Ways Tom Brady Is Adjusting To Life After The Patriots
TB12 has been having a great time in the Sunshine State.
Joe Biden Is Seeking Latino Votes In Florida With A New Plan To Rebuild Puerto Rico
Biden’s visit to Florida this week came with a new plan for Puerto Rico and policies aimed directly at one of the state's most crucial groups.
A Federal Court Has Denied Voting Rights To Ex-Felons In Florida Who Can’t Pay Off Court Fees
Florida residents voted to extend voting rights to former felons, but actions by the Republican legislature and courts mean many people will still not be able to vote.
15 US Foodie Cities Anyone Who Loves To Eat Should Add To Their Travel Goals List
Anyone else want to eat their way across America?
Coronavirus Testing In Hot Spot States Is Declining — And Nobody Knows Why. That’s Bad.
“I think we should be very concerned,” one epidemiologist in Texas said.
Two NASA Astronauts On A SpaceX Craft Made The First Splashdown In 45 Years
It was the first water landing by American astronauts since 1975, according to NASA.
A Florida School District's Video Promotion For Its Reopening Is Being Called "Apocalyptic" And "Sad"
One parent told BuzzFeed News she doesn't know what the "right" move is, but she and others are sure this is not it.
A New Exhibition Captures The Stark Reality Of Climate Change
"Just like COVID, the climate crisis can almost feel invisible at times and is hard to understand unless you are directly affected — and even then there are people who don’t seem to grasp the reality of it."
Two Trump-Appointed Judges Rejected Calls To Step Aside From A Florida Voting Rights Fight
11th Circuit Judges Barbara Lagoa and Robert Luck disputed that they were disqualified from a case because they participated in a related case as state supreme court judges.
Trump Canceled His Republican National Convention In Florida Because Of The Coronavirus
"It’s just not the right time for that," Trump announced Thursday, while keeping the smaller North Carolina portion of the convention in place.
The Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Three Friends Who Went Fishing Is "Pure Evil," Sheriff Says
The three victims, Damion Tillman, Keven Springfield, and Brandon Rollins, were found "literally massacred," the county sheriff said.
Three Best Friends Who Went Fishing Were Beaten And Shot To Death In Florida, Police Say
One of the victims managed to call his father and say "help" before he died, authorities said.
Florida Set A National Record For The Biggest Single-Day Increase In Coronavirus Cases
Disney World reopened its theme parks on Saturday, even as Florida has become a hotspot for coronavirus cases in the country.
Texas, California, And Florida Are Now Seeing A Sharp Rise In COVID-19 Deaths
“We just reopened too fast and these are the consequences of it,” an emergency room doctor in Houston said.
Disney World Reopened The Same Day Florida Recorded Its Second-Highest Day Of New COVID-19 Cases
Florida has seen a massive surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks.
These Pictures Of Food In The NBA And WNBA Quarantine Bubbles Are Really Something
It's not what you'd expect.
Every State Has A Famous Invention — Find Out Yours
Time for a history lesson!
Trump Retweeted, Then Deleted, A Video Showing A Florida Supporter Yelling “White Power”
A White House spokesperson said the president "did not hear" the "white power" call when he had initially shared the video.
A University Of Florida Astronomer Called Racial And Gender Diversity “Nonsense”
To anyone “harboring any doubts that systemic and overt racism still exist in academia ... I would encourage you to read Haywood Smith’s racist screed,” one professor wrote in response.
A Woman And 15 Of Her Friends Have The Coronavirus After One Night Out
They had been "doing everything the right way," the woman told a local news outlet. “And then the first night we go out, Murphy’s Law, I guess.”
A Man Was Arrested After Allegedly Forcing A Teen To Drive Him Past A Coronavirus Checkpoint
After failing to get through a Florida Keys checkpoint himself, Alexander Sardinas allegedly threatened to hurt a teen driver if she did not take him through.
Scientists Studying The Coronavirus Say Some States Are Censoring Them
State officials in Florida, Arizona, and Georgia have reportedly been censoring scientists or providing questionable COVID-19 case data while pushing for early reopenings.
A Florida Entrepreneur Bought Anti-Lockdown URLs To Raise Money. But He Got Death Threats.
Now Brad Lee Butcher is selling T-shirts.
A Florida Man Says He Bought 203 URLs Protesting Coronavirus Shutdowns To Troll Conservatives. Then He Got Trolled Himself.
“I bought a couple hundred names. I bought everything I could get my hands on,” Michael Murphy said. “Then everything went crazy.”
Miamian Guesses Who’s Actually From Miami
Jenny has to figure out who at her pachanga is the other person from Miami—by only asking very specific questions.
Florida's Governor Allowed Beaches To Reopen As Coronavirus Cases In The State Surpassed 25,000
More than 25,270 people in Florida have tested positive for the virus so far.
Apparently Lawyers In Florida Are Zooming Into Court Hearings Shirtless And From Bed
"Putting on a beach cover-up won't cover up you're poolside in a bathing suit," the judge wrote in a letter to attorneys.
A Police Chief Allegedly Said A Deputy Died Of The Coronavirus Because He Was Gay
Davie Police Chief Dale Engle allegedly berated officers who asked about protections against COVID-19, just four days after a deputy died from the virus.
A Woman Was Arrested For Allegedly Putting Easter Eggs Full Of Porn In People's Mailboxes
One resident told the police they found a plastic Easter egg in their mailbox that contained "a cracker in the shape of a fish, one sheet of toilet paper," and porn images.
Florida's Nursing Homes Ask Gov. DeSantis To Shield Them From Coronavirus Lawsuits
“That they would make this request just floored me," said a former top ombudsman.
Florida’s Tens Of Thousands Of Farmworkers Are Facing A Coronavirus “Time Bomb,” Advocates Say
Poor living conditions pose a threat to workers and America’s food chain, leading voices warn.
A Florida Pastor Was Arrested After Ignoring Coronavirus Emergency Orders And Bringing Crowds To His Church
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne told his followers there was a plan to "shut down Christianity" — and that God might replenish their low supply of toilet paper.
This Southern County Is Blocking All Visitors — Even Part-Time Residents — During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Visitors often outnumber residents in Dare County, North Carolina. With only one hospital, the county is setting up roadblocks to keep visitors out.