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Florida to scrap all childhood vaccine mandates in state first

State Surgeon General Joseph Lapado said all vaccine mandates would be appealed as he likened them to "slavery."

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Florida woman arrested over treating thousands while posing as nurse

The county sheriff who announced her detention called it "one of the most disturbing cases of medical fraud we’ve ever investigated".

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WATCH: 'Pennywise' the sea turtle released back into Atlantic

An adult loggerhead sea turtle weighing 137 kilograms has been released into the Atlantic Ocean after recovering from injuries sustained in a boat strike off Florida’s coast.

USA

Gunman kills two and wounds six on Florida State University campus

The shooter, identified as student Phoenix Ikner, used his mother's former service weapon.

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Green News

These hurricanes were so deadly their names are being retired

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was the ninth in a row with above average activity, the WMO says.

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Rehabilitated sea turtles return to Atlantic Ocean off Florida

After recovering from cold-stunning in New England, 19 sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean off Jacksonville, Florida, with help from Turtles Fly Too.

Economy

Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs

Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors.

USA

Florida opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate

The Tate brothers flew to Florida last week from Romania where they were facing rape and trafficking charges.

USA

Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after travel ban lifted

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were sexually exploited.

Nature

This historic ocean liner will become world’s largest artificial reef

The record-breaking SS United States will soon provide a home for marine life off the coast of Florida.

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Snowball fights go viral as Texas and Gulf Coast face unusual blizzard

Videos posted on social media captured nuns having a snowball fight and Houston firefighters having a friendly battle as a rare storm swept across Texas and the Gulf Coast. The snow closed motorways, grounded flights and closed schools for more than a million pupils unaccustomed to winter weather.

Europe News

Italian Prime Minister Meloni visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has travelled to the US and met with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago Florida resort.

Green News

What impact did climate change have on Hurricane Milton?

At least 11 people were killed during Hurricane Milton’s landfall and authorities are warning the cleanup could take up to a year.

USA

Eight dead and millions without power as hurricane Milton subsides

Rescue teams plucked through debris after hurricane Milton smashed through multiple communities in Florida destroying homes in its wake.

Climate

How Hurricane Milton became the ‘most intense’ storm of its kind

Warm waters and westerly winds combined to make Milton the 'perfect storm'.

Destinations

Florida travel: Will I get a refund if I cancel my trip due to Milton?

At least two million people in the Sunshine State are without power and thousands of homes have been destroyed - is travelling there a good idea?