Trump transition raised flags about Flynn Russia contacts
WASHINGTON (AP) — In late November, a member of Donald Trump’s transition team approached national security officials in the Obama White House with a curiousRead More
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Florida Gov. gets bill requiring autism training for police
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida police officers may soon be required to undergo training to better deal with autistic individuals under a bill that hasRead More
Lab raised mosquitoes released to fight Zika
Researchers have found a way to shrink the mosquito population in the Florida Keys ahead of the rainy season. About 40,000 mosquitoes a week fromRead More
Report: Officers kicked man accused in officer’s killing
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Police say they thought the accused killer of a Florida police lieutenant was hiding a gun in his waistband and fearedRead More
Florida Legislature ready to vote on $82 billion budget
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida legislators have finally finished work on a $82.4 billion state budget, clearing the way for the session to end earlyRead More
Deputy fired for waving weapons, quoting Denzel Washington
LEESBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s deputy is out of a job after officials say he waved his firearm and stun gun while quotingRead More
Florida Senate passes medical marijuana implementing bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature is closer to getting medical marijuana legislation passed. The Senate approved a bill (HB 1397) on Thursday byRead More
Florida schools may say yes to more recess, fewer tests
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — After years of complaints from parents and teachers, Florida lawmakers appear ready to approve a sweeping education bill that would mandateRead More
Researchers at FAU work on Zika breakthrough device
The fight against Zika one year later is still going strong after the outbreak raised concern here in South Florida. Now there may be aRead More
Cocaine found in 5 greyhounds following Florida races
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials revoked a racing greyhound trainer’s license after five dogs tested positive for cocaine after a race in January.Read More