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Half of Florida households struggle to make ends meet, report finds
Almost half of Florida households are gainfully employed but still struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report published by United Way that lays bare the financial burdens increasingly squeezing Floridians. Read More.
Florida’s school system in US's top 15. Here's why this list ranks it there
This study ranks Florida in the top 15 U.S. states with the best school systems. Here's why, where Florida ranks. Read More.
Police: Ex-security monitor at Broward middle school facing felony charge for physically abusing student
A former school employee in Broward County was arrested over the weekend on disturbing allegations, police announced Monday. Read More.
Israeli athletes receive invitations to their own funerals ahead of Paris Olympics
Security concerns mount as Judo champion Peter Palchik and swimmer Meiron Cheruti were targeted with disturbing death threats. Read More.
West Palm Beach City Hall evacuated after cocaine found on premises
Authorities are investigating after cocaine was found at City Hall of West Palm Beach, sparking an evacuation. Read More.
Florida lawmakers grill Secret Service director over Trump assassination attempt
In a bipartisan effort, Florida lawmakers attended a hearing to grill U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. Read More.
Behind Biden’s asylum halt: Migrants must say if they fear deportation, not wait to be asked
President Joe Biden’s administration temporarily suspended asylum at the border June 5 and, as part of that move, agents do not ask about fears. Migrants must bring it up themselves. Read More.
Fall River and Florida men arrested in alleged Portsmouth sex trafficking sting, two for minor
Two individuals have been charged with crimes related to targeting children for sex and one individual has been charged with a crime related to procurement of sexual conduct for a fee with an adult. Read More.
Republicans aim to take Florida's education model nationwide
In its political platform adopted earlier this month, the Republican Party pledged to implement universal school choice, boost parental rights and promote "patriotic" standards for civics education. Read More.
Florida’s unemployment rate for June holds steady for third straight month
Miami had the state's lowest jobless figure. The broader state figure hasn't changed since April. Read More.
This is Florida’s highest-rated medical school, according to U.S. News
This was the only Florida school that made the second-highest tier in both categories of U.S. News' medical school rankings. Read More.
West Palm Beach man accused of first-degree murder after deadly fentanyl sale
A West Palm Beach resident is facing accusations of selling the fentanyl that resulting in a man's death. Read More.
Anti-Israel resolutions on docket for US teachers union
The American Federation of Teachers will vote on proposals that fuel “discrimination and hatred against Jews,” critics say. Read More.
Florida GOP now just ~25,000 voters shy of historic one million lead over Democrats
The Republican Party of Florida is nearing the brink of another major political milestone, now just around 25,000 voters shy of leading Democrats by one million voters. Read More.
Man in Jupiter accused of making threats against presidential nominee Trump, VP pick Vance
The Jupiter Police Department said Friday that a man was arrested in connection to making written threats against Donald Trump and JD Vance and their families. Read More.
