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Florida left-lane bill returns, makes left lanes passing-only. What to know about HB 351

Heads up, drivers. Florida's left-lane bill is back. Last year, the Florida Legislature passed a law that would fine anyone using the far-left lane on roads with speed limits of 65 mph or more for anything besides passing other vehicles, with some exceptions. But Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed it , saying the language was too broad and could lead to people being unnecessarily pulled over. "In addition, the bill could potentially increase congestion in Florida's urban areas as drivers may decide to not utilize the furthest left-hand lane at all for fear of being ticketed," DeSantis said. In February,...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Florida Felon CAUGHT in Border BUST—Illegal Gun Seized by Officers During Take Down!

ORLANDO, FL — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested a 34-year-old Florida man on March 11 after finding him in possession of a firearm at the Peace Bridge border crossing near Buffalo, New York. The incident involved a local delivery driver with a prior felony conviction, which legally bars him from owning guns.

Buffalo, NY · 2025-03-14
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DeSantis Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff In Florida On Thursday, March 13, 2025

ORLANDO, Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered U.S. and Florida state flags to be flown at half-staff on on Thursday, March 13, 2025. in memory of Senator Geraldine Thompson. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Senator Thompson passed away at the age of 76. She served for nearly...

Florida · 2025-03-11
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'We are the guardians of the taxpayer': Florida GOP turns DeSantis' DOGE crusade on him

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, trying to move on from his election-year feud with President Donald Trump, has praised the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency task force seeking to dismantle federal agencies and fire thousands of civil servants, saying DOGE has pierced government workers' "aura of invincibility" and even bragging his own administration was "DOGE before DOGE was cool." Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives, however, do not agree. And they turned the heat up on DeSantis as they seek to root out waste and abuse in his office, Politico reported on Wednesday....

Florida · 2025-03-12

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'In tears and hysterical': Man touched young girls wading in lazy river pool at resort near Disney World, police say

It appeared he would go up to girls who were alone in the pool and swim toward them and "reach/paddle underwater toward the children," the affidavit said. The post ‘In tears and hysterical’: Man touched young girls wading in lazy river pool at resort near Disney World, police say first appeared on Law & Crime .

Orlando, FL · 2025-03-12

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Florida Governor Race: Odds on Casey DeSantis Are Dropping

Governor Ron DeSantis' wife has not declared her intention to seek office, and Polymarket odds currently say she won't.

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Two arrested for sextortion behind bars

FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports that Florida grandmother Tracey Nix, who is in jail after her granddaughter died under her watch in a hot car, is accusing two women of extorting her in jail.

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Hate automatic tipping? Florida bill amendment would restrict restaurants, allow opt-outs

Ever get annoyed that an automatic tip has been added to your restaurant bill? An amendment added to a Florida public lodging bill Wednesday could restrict that to large parties and allow you to refuse it for bad service. During a House panel discussion on HB 535 , which would make it easier to remove non-paying guests from public lodging and food service establishments, Rep. Demi Busatta, R-Coral Gables, defended her amendment which would restrict automatic gratuities to parties of six or more and require them to be based on pre-tax totals as well as state explicitly and by...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Florida Spent $660M on Health Care for Illegal Immigrants

Florida's health care costs for immigrants are soaring in a deep red state. Miami-Dade County spent the most on among all counties in the state.

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Total Lunar Eclipse: Blood Moon dazzles Florida’s night sky

FLORIDA — Sky watchers and astronomy lovers got a very rare treat as a total lunar eclipse dazzled the night sky above Central Florida early Friday morning. Totality started at 2:26 a.m. but the height of the eclipse was at 2:59 a.m. The totality ended at 3:31 a.m. Frank...

Florida · 2025-03-13

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Mexican Man Charged Under New Florida Law for Illegal Re-Entry After Removal

The State of Florida filed felony charges against a Mexican national for illegal re-entry after being deported. The arrest and charges are a first for state immigration violations under a new law passed by the Florida legislature. According to Florida State Board of Immigration Enforcement (SBIE) director Larry Keefe, Florida...

Florida · 2025-03-13