Florida
Florida’s Surgeon General announces plan to end all State vaccine mandates
Florida‘s Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, has announced plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including those required for children to attend schools, drawing criticism from public health experts and Democratic lawmakers. Ladapo likened vaccine mandates to “slavery,” stating, “Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery.” He emphasized individual freedom, […]
Florida Officer Cleared in Traffic Stop Incident
A Florida police officer who was suspended after punching a driver in the face during a traffic stop will not face criminal charges for his actions, prosecutors have said. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated widely online, shows Officer D Bowers smashing the window of William McNeil Jr’s car and dragging him […]
Fake Nurse Arrested in Florida After Treating Nearly 4,500 Patients
A 29-year-old woman, Autumn Marie Bardisa, has been arrested in Florida for allegedly posing as a registered nurse and treating approximately 4,486 patients without a valid medical license. The fake Nurse worked as an advanced nurse technician at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway from July 2023 to January 2025, where she submitted false documentation and provided […]
Florida Governor Announces Deportation Flights from Alligator Alcatraz
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that deportation flights have begun to depart from the remote detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz. Speaking from the south Florida site, DeSantis framed his efforts as a model for other states seeking to partner with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “I’m pleased to report that those flights […]
Abuses Reported at US Immigration Detention Centers
A recent human rights report has detailed degrading conditions and potential human rights abuses at three US immigration detention centers in Florida. The investigation, conducted by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South, found evidence of women being held in male facilities, rampant overcrowding, and potentially deadly indifference to medical […]
Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” Migrant Detention Center Concerns
Florida has embarked on an ambitious project to build a migrant detention center in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” despite concerns about the potential environmental impact. The facility, to be constructed on the site of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, will hold up to 1,000 migrants and is expected to cost around $450 million […]
11 Dead, Several Missing in San Antonio Floods
At least 11 people have died and several remain missing after severe storms caused flash flooding in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio Fire Department reported that rescuers were searching for at least four people missing in the floods, with officials warning that the death toll may change as search and recovery efforts continue over […]
Record-Breaking Seaweed Bloom Threatens Florida and Caribbean
A massive seaweed bloom, known as sargassum, is wreaking havoc on beaches in Florida and the Caribbean. This year’s bloom has already broken its own size record, weighing in at 31 million tons, 40% more than the previous record set in June 2022. The Problem Sargassum can be beneficial in small amounts, providing habitat for […]
Ajayi Makes Powerful Statement with 9.96s Win in Florida
Kanyinsola Ajayi has burst onto the global sprinting scene with a powerful statement, clocking 9.96s (+1.9 m/s) to win the men’s 100 meters at the 2025 Tom Jones Memorial in Gainesville, Florida. The 20-year-old Nigerian sprinter’s winning time not only set a new personal best but also delivered the fastest performance of his career on […]