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Is climate change to blame for this giant seaweed blob?

Scientists say that this year’s bloom could be one of the biggest ever recorded.

Culture news

Three men found guilty of murdering star rapper XXXTentacion in 2018

The star rapper was shot outside a motorcycle shop in Florida in 2018 and robbed of $50,000.

Culture news

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just took control of Walt Disney World

"There's a new sheriff in town." Until this week, Walt Disney World had a self-governing district in Florida. Unhappy with their progressive politics, Ron DeSantis has wrestled control away.

Destinations

What are the most overrated cities in the world according to tourists?

Reviews of these destinations said they were overrated, underwhelming and had ‘rude’ residnts.

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USA

Trump tears into rising Republican rival Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Donald Trump sensing the Florida governor may become a tough rival in the next presidential race, described him as no more than "an average Republican governor."

USA

Jury in Florida asks for life in prison for 2018 Parkland shooter

On 14 February 2018, Nikolas Cruz opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, from which he had been expelled a year earlier, killing 17.

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Helicopters airlift people to safety amid Hurricane Ian destruction

Helicopters airlift people to safety amid Hurricane Ian destruction in Florida.

USA

Dozens confirmed dead as Hurricane Ian sweeps north from Florida

As of Saturday night, nearly a million homes and businesses in Florida were still without electricity, down from a peak of 2.67 million.

Earth News

Was Hurricane Ian fueled by the climate crisis?

Scientists think warmer ocean waters are making strong hurricanes stronger.

USA

Hurricane Ian: Biden warns of 'substantial loss of life'

The storm flooded homes on Florida's coasts, and knocked out electricity to 2.67 million homes and businesses.

World News

Category 4 Hurricane Ian barrels towards Florida after ravaging Cuba

Meteorologists are already warning of impending dangerous storm surges and catastrophic flooding

Cuba

Cubans batten down the hatches ahead of Hurricane Ian

Citizens prepared for the strengthening Hurricane Ian as rain and winds lashed the island's western tip Monday night.

Moments

Meet Miffy the travelling bunny: A ‘tailblazer’ in his field

“When I travel with Miffy he gets really cuddly - I think it's a bonding experience,” says his owner, Sami Chen.

Nature

Meet the snake-hunting veterans trying to save Florida’s wetlands

Burmese pythons first came to Florida in the 1980s as a popular exotic pet. They’re now the region’s most destructive invasive predator.

USA

US judge orders partial release of papers used to justify Trump search

The order means the public could soon learn at least some additional details about what led FBI officials to search Mar-a-Lago on 8 August.

Nature

99% of sea turtles are now born female due to extreme heatwaves

Sea turtles are already under threat in the USA. With heatwaves increasing the temperature of the sand where turtles lay their eggs, scientists say they have seen no male turtle babies in 4 years.

Earth News

Giant snails the size of a human fist are invading Florida’s coast

The snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive species in the world.

Travel News

Baby girl delivered mid-flight given the perfect name

The ‘miraculous’ event has prompted some questions about the citizenship and rights of babies born on flights.

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Underwater Easter egg hunt in Florida

A group of "egg-splorers" went for an underwater Easter egg hunt in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Islamorada on Sunday.

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Monkeys near Florida airport delight visitors

For over 70 years a group of non-native monkeys has made their home next to a South Florida airport runway, delighting visitors and becoming local celebrities.