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Florida
crime
Jan. 12, 2021
A Manatee Was Found With ‘Trump’ Scraped Into Its Back
Authorities 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 Scientist
Unraveling 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 Home
In 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 Elections
By paying off fines and fees for voters with felony convictions.
By
Bridget Read
why though
Sept. 16, 2020
The Anti-Maskers Are at It Again
Per 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 Coronavirus
In 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 Weekend
In 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 Out
A 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 Anywhere
Demonstrators 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 Tantrum
The 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 Rivals
A 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 School
The 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 Year
The 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 Dorian
It 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 Milkshaked
Now Gaetz says he plans to press charges.
By
Hannah Gold
crime
Apr. 12, 2019
27 ‘Possible Graves’ Found at Notoriously Abusive Florida Boys’ School
Officials 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’ Resigns
Nancy 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 Case
A 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 Endorsement
She 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 Say
They 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 Scheme
Joe 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 Ad
He 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 Today
Students have had enough.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
stoneman shooting
Feb. 17, 2018
Florida Shooting Suspect Reportedly Threatened to Kill His Ex’s New Boyfriend
According 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 Shooting
The 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 Group
A 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 Us
Melissa 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 Suspect
At 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 Shooting
Students 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 Attempt
The 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
Woman Accused of Dismembering Boyfriend Linked to Cold Case
The body of another man was found in garbage bags along the Tomoka River in 2007.
By
Amanda Arnold
crime
Jan. 16, 2018
Wrong Woman Killed in Botched Love Triangle Murder-for-Hire Plot
Police say 42-year-old Janice Zengotita-Torres “lost her life for no reason.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
scandals
Jan. 10, 2018
Two Florida State Senators Admit to Extramarital Affair
This is the latest sexual scandal to rock the Florida Capitol.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
recommendations
Dec. 28, 2017
Chill Out With a Movie About Real-life Mermaids
The Spring
, a short film about a Florida amusement park, offers an offbeat kind of mindfulness.
By
Anna Silman
florida
Dec. 20, 2017
Orlando Man Took ‘Large Quantity of Molly’ and Got Stranded on a Fountain
He said he “wanted to go be with the swans because they don’t judge him.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
huh
Nov. 13, 2017
Meet the New Rachel Dolezal
Ja Du, born Adam, says he’s transracial.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
true love
Nov. 12, 2017
Florida Man Faces Eviction Over His Beloved Pet Squirrel
“Oh my God, I can’t imagine not being around her.”
By
Amanda Arnold
hot cops
Sept. 13, 2017
Ladies Still Horny Despite Hurricane
A picture of hot cops working during the storm has gone viral.
By
Lisa Ryan
florida
July 27, 2017
Man Who Robbed a Bank Then Stripped Naked Was Just Trying to Become a Comedian
In which state do you think this happened?
By
Gabriella Paiella
everyday racism
July 12, 2017
Florida’s First Black State Attorney May Have Been Racially Profiled by Police
“That’s how we figure out if cars are stolen and that sort of thing.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
voyages
June 8, 2017
Man Calls 911 to Try to Get a Ride to Hooters
A man, a breastaurant, a dream.
By
Gabriella Paiella
politics
June 1, 2017
In Florida, You Can Now Get a Birth Certificate for a Miscarriage
A new bill even lets parents name the dead fetus.
By
Claire Landsbaum
impressive feats
May 8, 2017
A 10-Year-Old Girl Escaped a Gator Attack by Prying Its Jaws Open
Only in Florida.
By
Gabriella Paiella
everyday racism
Apr. 21, 2017
Florida’s Only Black State Attorney Was Sent a Noose in the Mail
Aramis Ayala said she views the incident as a hate crime.
By
Claire Landsbaum
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