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There’s a strong early favorite in the throng of College Football Playoff hopefuls from the Group of 5. There’s a rising name in the coaching ranks. There’s a seat that’s quickly heating up again. South Florida 18, No. 13 Florida 16 in The Swamp is a result with that kind of reach. Especially considering the devastating lack of discipline the …

Washington — A federal appeals court on Thursday halted a lower court ruling that required Florida and the Trump administration to dismantle parts of “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial immigration detention site in the Everglades. The 2-1 ruling by a panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit will effectively allow Alligator Alcatraz to stay open …

3 victims identified after being killed in crash on Florida’s Turnpike Three people from South Florida who were killed earlier this month in a crash on Florida’s Turnpike have now been identified. ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — Three people from South Florida who were killed earlier this month in a crash on Florida’s Turnpike have now been identified. Leer en …

When it comes to Florida, fruits like oranges and pineapples may be the first things that come to mind. But that may not be the case forever. According to the UF/IFAS, researchers are looking into the possibility of bringing acerola to the Sunshine State as its next big crop. Acerola — also known as a “Barbados cherry” — is a …

A federal judge on Thursday ordered an indefinite halt to new construction at an immigration detention facility that Florida officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” and barred any new detainees from being brought to the site, siding with environmental groups who said the facility is endangering the Everglades and its wildlife. The decision is a setback for Florida’s Republican-led state government and …

DeSantis Says He Is Undeterred by Order Shutting Down Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’  The New York Times Florida governor says state will open ‘deportation depot’ immigration jail  The Guardian Beyond Alligator Alcatraz: Underused Florida prison to also house migrants  The Washington Post Florida GOP pulls immigration merchandise after Home Depot pushback  Fox Business DeSantis responds to Alligator Alcatraz ruling, touts ‘Deportation Depot’  The Hill Source link

Florida’s wildlife agency approves first black bear hunt in a decade  Tampa Bay Times FWC approves removal of 187 bears in Florida’s first bear hunt since 2015  Bay News 9 Wildlife groups condemn approval of ‘barbaric’ Florida black bear hunt  The Guardian Florida will bring back bear hunting season: See where they’re planned  USA Today On the eve of the proposed bear hunt vote, …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped Republican state Sen. Jay Collins to be his next lieutenant governor Tuesday. It’s a closely watched appointment by the two-term governor, who can’t run for reelection in 2026 and has been working to cement his legacy as his time leading the state winds down. If Collins, an Army combat veteran and …

DeSantis set to pick Florida’s new LG — and a possible 2026 governor candidate  PoliticoView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Florida’s universities face research overhaul courtesy of Trump and DeSantis  PoliticoView Full Coverage on Google News Source link