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Florida executes elderly inmate for brutal murder of mom

Florida executes elderly inmate for brutal murder of mom

Florida executed Curtis Beasley by lethal injection on Tuesday for the brutal 1995 murder and robbery of 62-year-old mother of three Carolyn Monfort.
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Florida attorney general launches probe of JTA amid financial crisis

Florida attorney general launches probe of JTA amid financial crisis

Florida Attorney General Office of Statewide Prosecution issued a subpoena Sept. 28 seeking records from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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Five environmental hits and misses under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Five environmental hits and misses under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

A champion of the environment, Ron DeSantis has either produced or disappointed on that topic. It depends who you talk to.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneSarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota Starbucks closing, store among 250 nationwide shutdowns

Sarasota Starbucks closing, store among 250 nationwide shutdowns

Starbucks closing a Sarasota, Florida location as the company cuts underperforming locations nationwide. Here's where, what customers need to know.
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David Jolly, Angie Nixon bring energy to Democrats' Florida rally

David Jolly, Angie Nixon bring energy to Democrats' Florida rally

Democrats David Jolly and Angie Nixon may have been preaching to the faithful, but the midterm energy at a Boynton Beach Black church was undeniable.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneSarasota Herald-Tribune
Florida's minimum wage now $15 an hour. Will it ever go up again?

Florida's minimum wage now $15 an hour. Will it ever go up again?

With the $15 target met, Florida returns to the old way it handled minimum wage increases. When is the next one?
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When is daylight saving time? What stores, restaurants had fall back deals

When is daylight saving time? What stores, restaurants had fall back deals

Despite efforts to end daylight savings, it's a hot topic in fall 2026. Stores, groceries and restaurants typically offer time change specials, deals.
Palm Beach PostPalm Beach Post
Amendment 3 tax slash could require county fee hike

Amendment 3 tax slash could require county fee hike

County officials say Amendment 3 could create a $138 million shortfall, slow emergency response times, and shift costs to renters.
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Spirit Christmas stores finally coming to Florida, here's where

Spirit Christmas stores finally coming to Florida, here's where

Florida is getting its first Spirit Christmas stores. Find out where they'll open and when.
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Florida asks court to bar OpenAI from developing new models as part of child harm lawsuit

Florida asks court to bar OpenAI from developing new models as part of child harm lawsuit

By Diana Novak Jones Sept 28 (Reuters) - Florida's attorney general asked a judge on Monday to bar OpenAI from developing new artificial intelligence models without outside oversight as part of its lawsuit accusing the company of harming children.
Palm Beach PostPalm Beach Post
If Amendment 3 passes, I'm leaving Florida. Other letters from readers

If Amendment 3 passes, I'm leaving Florida. Other letters from readers

Amendment 3 could save people money on property taxes but could put a strain on cities and towns. Readers sent letters letting us know what they think.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneSarasota Herald-Tribune
New College of Florida names Shumaker partner to lead board of trustees

New College of Florida names Shumaker partner to lead board of trustees

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