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Florida remains identified as transgender Kentucky woman 36 years later

In 2019, the Lake County Sheriff's Office contacted the DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit that works to identify Jane and John Doe victims with "investigative genetic genealogy."

Kentucky · 2025-03-11

CBS Miami

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Home destroyed, hundreds without power as EF-2 tornado rips through Central Florida

A powerful EF-2 tornado tore through Central Florida on Monday, destroying at least one home, damaging several others and uprooting trees as it carved a nearly two-mile path of destruction, officials said. The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado, which packed winds of up to 115 mph, touched down around 9:40 a.m. in Lake Mary and moved northeast at 30 mph, passing through Sanford. Tornado warnings were issued for Seminole, Volusia and Sarasota counties as the storm raced through the region. Widespread damage, power outages The twister was caught on camera moving across Interstate 4, just north of...

Central Florida, FL · 2025-03-10

Tallahassee Democrat

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Undocumented immigrants cost Florida taxpayers $660 million, new report says

Immigrants who entered the country illegally are a $659.9 million "burden" on the state's health care system , according to a new report. But the report depends on patients disclosing their own immigration status, something many don't do. According to the "Hospital Patient Immigration Status Report" released by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), undocumented immigrants' care at local hospitals is "largely uncompensated," meaning it isn't paid back, and "a direct contributor to the strain on Florida’s health care system." For 2024, the state says $659.9 million was spent on "providing care to illegal aliens across the state."...

Florida · 2025-03-11

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We bought an $835K house in Florida's "hurricane-proof" town

After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch. The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage.

Florida · 2025-03-11
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Florida Today

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NWS reports tornado in Florida. Home destroyed. TV station live on air when it passed overhead

AccuWeather meteorologists said a "radar-confirmed" tornado touched down in Seminole County Monday morning. And FOX 35 was live on the air as meteorologist Brooks Garner warned viewers to take shelter for the "confirmed tornado" sent debris flying, hitting the station's building. Tornado warnings have been issued for multiple counties Monday, including Seminole, Volusia, Sarasota and St. Lucie counties as severe thunderstorms moved through the state. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The National Weather Service posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that damage had been...

Seminole County, FL · 2025-03-10

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PHOTOS: Damage across Central Florida as severe weather hits the area

ORLANDO, Fla. – Photos are starting to come in from viewers around Central Florida after a swath of rough weather brought severe storms and even a tornado touchdown in Seminole County. Photos are coming in from viewers in Lake Mary and Longwood of trees down, a semitruck on its...

Seminole County, FL · 2025-03-10

The Independent

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Florida man is set to be executed for kidnapping and murdering a woman

A man convicted of kidnapping a woman in Miami and later strangling her to death is set to be executed next month under a death warrant Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday. Michael Tanzi, 48, is scheduled to be executed April 8 at Florida State Prison. Janet Acosta was seated inside her parked van in April 2000 when Tanzi attacked her and threatened her with a razor blade, according to court documents. Tanzi bound and gagged the woman and began heading toward the Florida Keys in her van. Tanzi sexually assaulted Acosta at one point and used her bank card...

Miami, FL · 2025-03-10

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Tampa Woman Arrested For Exploiting Hospice Patient, Spending Funds On Carnival Cruises

TAMPA, Fla. – A 57-year-old Tampa woman has been arrested for the financial exploitation of an elderly hospice patient, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced. Shawn Livingston was arrested on March 7, 2025, after an investigation revealed she exploited a patient under her care in the 14000 block of Clubhouse Circle in Tampa.

Tampa, FL · 2025-03-10

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Later start times for middle and high school students

Florida lawmakers are considering removing a legislation passed in 2023 that required later start times for middle and high schools across the state. The initial legislation required high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools no earlier than 8 a.m., with full implementation set for 2026. However, recent legislative developments suggest a shift in policy.

Florida · 2025-03-10

Law & Crime

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'Like they’re trying to do with Trump': Florida man arrested for alleged threats to kill Kamala Harris 'with a sniper rifle'

One threat allegedly targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar reads: "I don't give a f what anybody thinks bring your a–– down to Jacksonville Florida and we will kill your a–– we don't play come down south." The post ‘Like they’re trying to do with Trump’: Florida man arrested for alleged threats to kill Kamala Harris ‘with a sniper rifle’ first appeared on Law & Crime .

Florida · 2025-03-08

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Fallen Tree Act moves through Florida Legislature

FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports on the Fallen Tree Act, which is set to be discussed in the Florida legislative session that began this month. The bill aims to place the blame for fallen trees on the property owner of where that tree, branch, or shrub originates.

Florida · 2025-03-11

WFLA

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Florida bill would require some elementary school students to learn cursive

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new Florida bill would require some elementary school students to learn cursive writing. The bill, HB 921, would require all public schools to provide cursive writing instruction to students in grades 2 through 5. By the end of fifth grade, every student must “demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing cursive […]

Florida · 2025-03-10

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Florida minimum wage opt-out bill passes first committee

Florida’s minimum wage requirement wouldn’t have to apply to certain employees, like interns, under legislation moving forward this session. But some worry the move could create constitutional issues. Floridians voted in 2020 to gradually increase the state minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour by September 2026. But...

Florida · 2025-03-10