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FILE - In this April 26, 2017 photo, former Venezuelan Interior Minister Miguel Rodriguez Torres poses for a photo during an interview at his office in Caracas, Venezuela. On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, Venezuela's government has released Torres, a former spy chief for the late president, Hugo Chávez, and who spent nearly five years in prison for spearheading a movement of disgruntled loyalists that defied the rule of the leftist firebrand's handpicked succesor, Nicolás Maduro. (APPhoto/Joshua Goodman)
Venezuela frees former spy chief who defied Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela’s government has released a former spy chief for the late Hugo Chavez who spent nearly five years in prison for spearheading a movement of disgruntled leftists that defied President … more
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Museum to receive record-setting dinosaur skeleton
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa is chomping at the bit to show off the real dinosaur skeleton it is getting — not one of those plaster or robotic ones. It’s nicknamed … more
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Museum about Miami’s segregated era has stalled for years
MIAMI (AP) — Virginia Key is at once a natural gem in Biscayne Bay and a battleground for politicos, environmentalists and social justice advocates. The island’s irresistibility places it in … more
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FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition on Nov. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas. A Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis will remain out of office after a federal judge on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, ruled that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor despite the removal violating the First Amendment and Florida Constitution. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back
A federal judge ruled that a Florida prosecutor who Gov. Ron DeSantis had suspended will remain out of office, but that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor. U.S. District Judge … more
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This photo provided by NASA, astronauts NASA's Nicole Mann and Japan's Koichi Wakata venture out on a spacewalk at the International Space Station on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Their job was to install support struts for small solar panels launching this summer, part of a continuing effort by NASA to expand the space station's power grid. (NASA via AP)
First Native American woman in space steps out on spacewalk
The first Native American woman in space has ventured out on her first spacewalk. NASA astronaut Nicole Mann was joined Friday by Japan's Koichi Wakata, another first-time spacewalker. Their job was … more
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FILE - Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, opens a Special Session, on Dec. 12, 2022, at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Renner announced Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, that one of his priorities during the legislative session that begins in March will be to expand a school voucher program for special needs students. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
Florida House speaker wants to expand school voucher program
Florida would make every student eligible for vouchers to attend private school with taxpayer money under proposed legislation House Speaker Paul Renner said will be a priority for the session that … more
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Florida blocks high school African American studies class
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools. It says the class violates state law and is … more
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Florida Supreme Court upholds gun law banning restrictions
Florida lawmakers can fine local government officials who attempt to restrict gun and ammunition sales under a state law upheld by the state Supreme Court. Former Democratic Agriculture Commissioner … more
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FILE - Tony Montalto speaks during a news conference in Washington, Nov. 7, 2019. Plans have been announced to build a public memorial to honor the 17 victims of the 2018 mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Tony Montalto, father of Gina Montalto, is Vice Chairman of the Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation and the family liaison who keeps the other victims’ families updated. They are advised of the steps in the process and have direct input regarding creation of the Memorial. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, file)
Public memorial planned for Parkland school school victims
A nonprofit organization in Florida is planning a public memorial dedicated to the 17 people who died during a 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Parkland 17 Memorial … more
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This image made available by the National Science Foundation's NOIRLab in January 2023 shows the galactic plane of the Milky Way galaxy. Astronomers have captured more than 3 billion stars and galaxies in one of the biggest sky surveys ever, focusing on the Southern Hemisphere sky. (DECaPS2/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA, M. Zamani & D. de Martin via AP)
Say cheese! Galactic photo shoot captures 3 billion stars
A galactic photo shoot has captured more than 3 billion stars and galaxies in one of the biggest sky surveys ever. A dark-energy camera on a telescope in Chile made the observations over two years, … more
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FILE - U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., speaks during a campaign event, Oct. 27, 2020, in Sarasota, Fla. The Florida congressman was injured in an accident at his home Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, his office said. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Florida congressman Steube injured in accident at his home
The office of Florida congressman Greg Steube says he sustained several injuries in an accident at his home on Florida’s Gulf Coast. A short statement Wednesday evening didn't include details about … more
FILE - U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., speaks during a campaign event, Oct. 27, 2020, in Sarasota, Fla. The Florida congressman was injured in an accident at his home Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, his office said. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Florida congressman Steube injured in accident at home
A Florida congressman has been injured in an accident at his home. U.S. Rep. Greg Steube’s office released a short statement saying that he was involved in an accident on his property Wednesday and … more
DeSantis seeks details on transgender university students
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking state universities for the number and ages of their transgender students who sought the schools' help with hormones or sex reassignment surgery, … more
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FILE - Singer Flo Rida performs at halftime during of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. Hip hop artist Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, was awarded $82.6 million on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022, after a South Florida jury found that the makers of Celsius energy drinks breached a contract with the rapper and singer and tried to hide money from him. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Rapper Flo Rida awarded $82.6M for breach of contract case
Hip hop artist Flo Rida has been awarded $82.6 million after a South Florida jury found that Celsius energy drinks breached his contract and tried to hide money from him. Flo Rida, whose real name is … more
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DeSantis awards $100M for hurricane erosion recovery efforts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has awarded $100 million for beach erosion projects and other restoration efforts in 16 coastal counties damaged by Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. The Republican … more
FILE- In this June 27, 2018, file photo a fan wears a cross around her neck dangling on a t-shirt in remembrance before she enters a memorial for the rapper, XXXTentacion in Sunrise, Fla. More than four years after gunmen killed the emerging rap star XXXTentacion during a robbery outside a South Florida motorcycle shop, three suspects are about to go on trial. Jury selection begins Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale. Alleged shooter Michael Boatwright and his accused accomplices, Dedrick Williams and Trayvon Newsome, could all receive life sentences if convicted of first-degree murder. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Jury selection begins for 3 in rapper XXXTentacion's slaying
More than four years after gunmen killed emerging rap star XXXTentacion during a robbery outside a South Florida motorcycle shop, three suspects are on trial. Jury selection began Wednesday in Fort … more
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Authorities in Fort Pierce, Florida said eight people were shot Monday during an MLK Jr. Day event, with one of the victims listed in critical condition. (Jan. 17)
Woman dies after shooting at MLK Day party in Florida
Sheriff's officials say a 30-year-old woman has died following a shooting that broke out between rival gang members during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Florida. St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken … more
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Police: 8 people shot, 1 critical at Florida MLK Day event
Police in Florida say eight people were shot Monday during an MLK Jr. Day event, with one of the victims listed in critical condition. WPBF-TV reports the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office … more
Body of man missing since Hurricane Ian found on sunken boat
The remains of a man who has been missing since Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s Gulf Coast last year have been recovered from a sunken sailboat. Lee County Sheriff’s officials said Sunday that … more
Tiny homes may be solution for Orange County housing crisis
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orange County planners outlined a variety of strategies Tuesday for county commissioners to consider as the board searches for answers to boost lagging home construction, … more
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