Florida - The Cut

crime Jan. 12, 2021

A Manatee Was Found With ‘Trump’ Scraped Into Its BackAuthorities are investigating the disfigurement, which is illegal under state and federal laws.

By Amanda Arnold

power Dec. 8, 2020

Florida Continues to Target a Top COVID-19 Data ScientistUnraveling the state’s case against Rebekah Jones, who says she was fired for refusing to manipulate coronavirus data.

By Amanda Arnold

oh no Oct. 22, 2020

Phil Collins’s Ex-Wife Is Allegedly Staging an Armed Occupation of His HomeIn a countersuit, the ex now accuses Collins of spying on her via secret hidden cameras.

By Claire Lampen

action item Sept. 22, 2020

It Will Take You Two Minutes to Help Impact Florida ElectionsBy paying off fines and fees for voters with felony convictions.

By Bridget Read

why though Sept. 16, 2020

The Anti-Maskers Are at It AgainPer this harrowing footage of a “flash mob” staged at a Florida Target.

By Claire Lampen

florida Aug. 12, 2020

Sheriff, Your Mustache Will Not Protect You from the CoronavirusIn more stupefying news, a law-enforcement official in Florida has banned masks from his office.

By Bridget Read

reopening July 17, 2020

‘It’s Kind of Like You’re in an Alternate Reality’A Disney World attractions manager on trying to stay safe — and keep the “magic” alive — from behind a mask and face shield.

As told to Anna Silman

covid-19 July 13, 2020

How’s Disney World’s Reopening Going?The self-proclaimed “happiest place on earth” is opening its gates amid a massive spike in COVID-19 cases.

By Madeleine Aggeler

disney July 8, 2020

Florida Disney World Is Seriously Going to Reopen This WeekendIn the face of a massive COVID-19 surge in the state, Disney is plowing ahead with its plans.

By Hannah Gold

coronavirus June 17, 2020

16 Friends Tested Positive for Coronavirus After One Night OutA health-care worker says she and 15 of her friends all got sick after going to an Irish pub in Jacksonville, Florida.

By Madeleine Aggeler

florida May 11, 2020

Protesters Inadvertently Prove They Can Work Out AnywhereDemonstrators in Florida demanded gyms be reopened by … doing squats on the sidewalk.

By Madeleine Aggeler

education Feb. 18, 2020

6-Year-Old Girl Committed for Two Days for Throwing TantrumThe Florida student was removed from school and placed in a mental health facility without her mother’s consent.

By Hannah Gold

crime Sept. 24, 2019

A Woman Created Over 350 Fake Instagrams to Harass Her Business RivalsA creepy children’s doll and a false kidnapping attempt were also involved in this strange cyberstalking case.

By Marie Lodi

crime Sept. 24, 2019

A 6-Year-Old Girl Was Arrested for Acting Out in SchoolThe girl, who suffers from sleep apnea, was reportedly handcuffed and charged with battery after throwing a tantrum.

By Amanda Arnold

crime Sept. 15, 2019

An 18th Trans Person Has Been Killed This YearThe body of Bee Love Slater, a 23-year-old black trans woman, was found “burned beyond recognition” in her car.

By Marie Lodi

hurricanes Sept. 2, 2019

Everything We Know About Hurricane DorianIt could be the strongest storm in Florida since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

By Bridget Read and Marie Lodi

milkshook June 28, 2019

Matt Gaetz Becomes First Right-Wing American Politician to Be MilkshakedNow Gaetz says he plans to press charges.

By Hannah Gold

crime Apr. 12, 2019

27 ‘Possible Graves’ Found at Notoriously Abusive Florida Boys’ SchoolOfficials have already unearthed 55 graves at Dozier School For Boys.

By Amanda Arnold

power Feb. 7, 2019

Florida Politician With Alleged ‘Habit of Licking Men’ ResignsNancy Oakley allegedly licked a city manager on his neck and face.

By Kimberly Truong

true crime Feb. 7, 2019

Inside an Extremely Bizarre, Extremely Florida Murder CaseA woman is on trial for the death of her husband, who was initially thought to be eaten by gators.

By Gabriella Paiella

crime Jan. 9, 2019

Man Posed As Dead Wife for Over a Year to Cover Up Murder, Police Say“I feel betrayed and that I was played,” her sister told reporters.

By Amanda Arnold

the people’s president Nov. 4, 2018

Rihanna Makes Another Big Political EndorsementShe threw her support behind Andrew Gillum’s governor campaign in an Instagram post.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

crime Oct. 25, 2018

Two Middle-School Girls Planned to Kill Kids, Drink Their Blood: Police SayThey also planned to kill themselves in hopes to be “worse sinners” and “go to hell so they could be with Satan.”

By Amanda Arnold

emma gonzalez Oct. 10, 2018

Emma Gonzalez Made an Actual PowerPoint to Sell Her Parents on Her Shaved Head“I strategically put pictures of bald women in there. My dad was laughing so hard the whole time he couldn’t even pay attention.”

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

crime Sept. 10, 2018

Of Course This Dude Is Allegedly Involved in a Murder-for-Hire SchemeJoe Exotic, a zookeeper, allegedly tried to have the owner of a big cat sanctuary killed. Twice.

By Madeleine Aggeler

florida Aug. 24, 2018

This Congressional Candidate Is More Than Just Her Alien Abduction, Okay?“It has nothing to do with what I have done. It happened when I was 7 years old,” Bettina Rodriguez Aguilar said.

By Madeleine Aggeler

the gop July 30, 2018

GOP Candidate Teaches Kid How to ‘Build the Wall’ With Blocks in Disturbing AdHe also teaches a baby how to say “make America great again.”

By Amanda Arnold

stoneman shooting Feb. 21, 2018

Students Across Florida Are Protesting for Gun Control TodayStudents have had enough.

By Madeleine Aggeler

stoneman shooting Feb. 17, 2018

Florida Shooting Suspect Reportedly Threatened to Kill His Ex’s New BoyfriendAccording to three students who spoke to BuzzFeed News.

By Amanda Arnold

stoneman shooting Feb. 16, 2018

Florida Students Protest After Stoneman Douglas Shooting“We are angry and we want safety for our children.”

By Madeleine Aggeler

stoneman shooting Feb. 15, 2018

The Students Who Died in the Florida School ShootingThe confirmed student victims of the Wednesday massacre in Parkland, Florida.

By Lisa Ryan

Feb. 15, 2018

Florida Shooting Suspect Reportedly Had Ties to White Nationalist GroupA leader of the Republic of Florida says Nikolas Cruz was connected to his group.

By Madeleine Aggeler

stoneman shooting Feb. 15, 2018

Stoneman Teacher: I Feel Like Our Government, Our Country Has Failed UsMelissa Falkowski told Anderson Cooper: “We could not have been more prepared for this situation, which is what makes it so frustrating.”

By Madeleine Aggeler

stoneman shooting Feb. 15, 2018

Everything We Know About the Florida School Shooting SuspectAt least 17 people were killed in a Wednesday school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

By Lisa Ryan

stoneman shooting Feb. 15, 2018

Messages of Rage and Pain From the Teens Who Survived the Florida ShootingStudents from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School took to Twitter to express themselves and find community.

By Katie Van Syckle

crime Feb. 5, 2018

Lana Del Rey Speaks Out After Kidnapping AttemptThe singer said she’s “doing fine,” after a man was arrested before one of her concerts for allegedly planning to kidnap her.

By Madeleine Aggeler

crime Jan. 21, 2018