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Indian River County Sheriff's Office deputy arrested, fired for possession of child pornography
An Indian River County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Tuesday night and charged with possession of child pornography, Sheriff Eric Flowers said in a news conference. Read More.
Voucher expansion leads to more students, waitlists and classes for some religious schools
The Miami Archdiocese’s superintendent of schools says Catholic education is increasingly in demand in South Florida, now that all K-12 students regardless of income are allowed to use taxpayer-funded programs to pay for private school tuition. Read More.
Meat Institute argues cellular agriculture ban will hurt Florida's food economy
The nation's top meat packing association said a ban will hurt, not protect, Florida's meat market. Read More.
FL Legislature says OK: ‘Age appropriate’ children would learn about history of communism
The Florida House voted 106-7 on Wednesday to expand instruction in public schools on the history of communism, even as some Democrats expressed concerns about students as young as kindergarteners learning about the topic. Read More.
Boca Raton woman, son and boyfriend charged with child sex abuse, livestreaming performances
A Boca Raton woman, her son and boyfriend are charged with capital sex crimes of abusing children under 12 — and livestreaming the abuse to a paying audience. Read More.
'Battleground' no more? Florida Republicans approach general election with 850,000+ lead
State-level Republicans are heading into the 2024 presidential election cycle positioned nearly one million voters better than 2020. Read More.
Haley suspends campaign: It’s up to Trump to ‘earn’ my supporters’ votes
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley formally suspended her presidential campaign Wednesday and called on former President Trump to earn her supporters’ votes heading into the general election. Read More.
Riviera councilwoman's appeal to participate in election denied; is Supreme Court next step?
An appeals court refused to reconsider its decision that Riviera Beach Councilwoman Julia Botel did not follow state law in qualifying for re-election. Read More.
Undocumented migrants contributing to overcrowded Martin County jail, sheriff says
Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said his jail was already overcrowded. However, the number of undocumented individuals arrested or detained has made a bad situation worse. Read More.
Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in Polk County
Nearly 230 people were arrested, and 13 potential victims were rescued during an 8-day multi-agency undercover human trafficking investigation in Polk County. Read More.
Florida Senate passes revamped social media bill
Gearing up for an expected legal battle, the Florida Senate overwhelmingly passed a revamped plan aimed at keeping children off social media on Monday. Read More.
Florida condo market takes a tumble in past year
All of the largest Florida city markets saw a decrease in condo median prices. Read More.
Palm Beach County School Board to discuss updated security policy
Palm Beach County School District leaders are revising security policies to further solidify what's expected on every campus. Read More.
Florida gymnastics coach charged with having sex with 2 underage students
A South Florida gymnastics coach is in jail following accusations that he had sex with two girls when they were underage. Read More.
Palm Beach County Democratic Party leader suspended by state chief amid 2024 election year.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried suspended Mindy Koch as Palm Beach County Democratic Party's chair, ahead of a critical 2024 election year. Read More.
