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People walk past a Vote sign on the first day of early voting in the general election, Oct. 21, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
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Florida will vote on marijuana, abortion in an election that will test GOP’s dominance

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Florida’s election will test whether the state maintains its new reputation as a Republican stronghold, or whether Democrats make some gains by tapping into the support for abortion and marijuana ballot questions and the new energy Vice President Kamala Harris brings to the race.

Dog found on the side of a Florida highway during Hurricane Milton evacuations is now in foster care.

‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, on the mend; fundraiser raises money for rescue animals

Read full article: ‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, on the mend; fundraiser raises money for rescue animals

As “Trooper” the dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations earlier this month adjusts to his foster home, fundraising efforts to help him and dogs like him are in the works.

FILE - Guests pass a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Disney to debut new Lightning Lane Premier Pass this month, but some guests may have sticker shock

Read full article: Disney to debut new Lightning Lane Premier Pass this month, but some guests may have sticker shock

The Walt Disney Co. is set to pilot a new pass for guests to get on rides faster at its domestic theme parks, but the cost might be a bit out of reach for some people.

NOAA shared satellite images Saturday of Florida's Little Gasparilla Island after Hurricane Milton.

New aerial images show Florida’s Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane Milton

Read full article: New aerial images show Florida’s Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane Milton

After Hurricane Milton, Raphaela Williams pleaded for help for Charlotte County’s Little Gasparilla Island, a barrier island with a seven-mile beach. It’s only reachable by boat. Cars aren’t allowed, so residents drive golf carts over thin sandy pathways.

A Hurricane-Milton related tornado caused damage Wednesday at the Brighton Reservation of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, according to a survey by the National Weather Service.

Hurricane Milton produces 2 tornados impacting Florida tribes’ territory, NWS survey reports

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The National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured three people who took shelter in their homes on Wednesday in Glades County.

Survey: It took 30 minutes for tornado to travel from Wellington to Jupiter Farms

‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS survey

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The National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured seven people and caused “considerable” structural damage in 30 minutes on Wednesday in Palm Beach County.

The Batchelor-Rojas family doesn’t let the rain stop them from enjoying Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton

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Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton ‘s expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando’s tourism machine shut down.

Florida governor criticizes federal investigation into Pennsylvania attack, says state investigation into Florida incident will be more ‘transparent’

Gov. DeSantis: Most serious charges under state law will be pursued against Trump attempted assassination suspect

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis: Most serious charges under state law will be pursued against Trump attempted assassination suspect

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Tuesday in West Palm Beach, two days after the apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

FILE - A Brightline train is shown at a station in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Jan. 11, 2018. A fast-tracked plan to build a high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area is set to mark the start of construction. Brightline West and U.S. transportation secretary and other officials projecting that millions of ticket-buyers will be boarding trains by 2028. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Stuart City Commission stops plans for new Brightline station in its tracks

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Plans for a new Brightline train stop on the way to South Florida have gotten a red light.

Protesters chant against Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to develop state parks with business ventures such as golf courses, pickleball courts and large hotels, during a demonstration at Oleta River State Park, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in North Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Florida ‘whistleblower’ says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parks

Read full article: Florida ‘whistleblower’ says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parks

A former state employee who said he leaked information about the plans to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks has apparently been fired.