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Florida Tax Collections Top Estimate
State general-revenue tax collections in May were 4.2 percent higher than expected, according to a report released Tuesday by the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research. Read More.
The case for and against partisan school board elections
School board elections in Florida are nonpartisan, but this November voters will get to decide if they want to change to partisan elections. Read More.
Pompano Beach woman flips off camera before plowing car into school, deputies say
Deputies said a driver caused more than $20,000 of damage after driving through the gates of a South Florida school. Read More.
Jewish Man Attacked in Northwest D.C. in Alleged Hate Crime
A Jewish man wearing a kippah was attacked on July 10 in the Washington, D.C., neighborhood of Foggy Bottom, and authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime. Read More.
Shark Watch: Top 10 most dangerous beaches involving shark attacks, surfer deaths
A law firm rated the most dangerous beaches, taking into account shark attacks and rip currents that kill surfers, and there was only one non-Florida beach in the top 25. Read More.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. Read More.
Florida’s election laws pave way for strong voter confidence, other states still struggle: official
Florida has made significant efforts to secure elections in the state through policies and practices meant to streamline and safeguard its citizens' right to vote. Read More.
4 Arrested in Sheriff’s Sting Operation Involving Seekers of Under-Age Girls, Including 2 on Trafficking Charges
The Flagler County Sheriff in cooperation with other agencies in the region arrested four men Saturday and Sunday following a sting operation targeting individuals who sought out what the men allegedly thought were underage girls for sex. Read More.
UCP expanding charter offerings in Osceola with new facility
UCP of Central Florida, a charter school network that serves students with and without disabilities, announced last week it has purchased land to make a significant expansion to its Osceola County campus. Read More.
Here are the 5 worst cities in Florida to buy real estate in the next 5 years: Experts
Expert warns to look past beautiful beaches before buying property in the Sunshine State. Read More.
MLB draft: 5 high school prospects from Central Florida
When it comes to MLB draft prospects, players with Central Florida ties always are a factor. Read More.
Colombia soccer federation head arrested amid Copa America chaos
Ramón Jesurún, the head of soccer’s governing body in Colombia, was arrested amid a night of chaos at the Copa America soccer tournament in Miami Gardens. Read More.
Donald Trump picks Sen. J.D. Vance as VP running mate
Former President Donald Trump announced Sen. J.D. Vance as his pick for vice president on Monday. Read More.
Trump Assassination Attempt Sparks Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories and Violent, “Revenge” Rhetoric
On July 13, 2024, Donald Trump suffered minor injuries when an individual fired multiple shots at the former president shortly after Trump took the stage during a campaign rally in Butler, PA. Read More.
Voting begins: Ballots are in the mail for August primaries and nonpartisan elections
Democratic and Republican primaries, and a slew of nonpartisan elections, are more than five weeks away, but South Florida voters can begin casting their ballots. Read More.
