BIZARRE: 28 - What They Never Told You

Disabled Florida passenger is forced to use an airport wheelchair after his own is stolen at the gate: ‘Thank God I had an AirTag on it’

Losing your autonomy because of someone else’s actions.

We Got This Covered · Aug 29

Florida IHOP workers are suing after their manager allegedly mocked Juneteenth and made shocking ‘chicken and watermelons’ remarks

The plaintiffs described it as a hostile workplace.

We Got This Covered · Aug 29

Colombia Ends "Total Peace" Shield, Signs Fast-Tracks Extraditions to the U.S. of Five Illegal armed groups

Colombia's new president reversed Petro-era protections for five armed-group leaders, ordering extradition to the U.S. — one case is filed in Florida.

Latin Times · Aug 29

Exclusive: Black employees launch lawsuit against Florida IHOP claiming constant racism from a manager

Exclusive: An IHOP manager in Florida allegedly subjected Black employees to ceaseless racism, referring to herself as their ‘master,’ making light of Juneteenth, and reportedly telling them, ‘If it's not white, then it's not right’

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Special election to fill the remainder of Sec. of State Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate term happening in Florida on Nov. 3

Incumbent Ashley B. Moody (R), Angela Nixon (D), and Neil Gillespie (No Party Affiliation) are running in the special election for U.S. Senate in Florida on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 28

Florida Republican Declares Jelly Roll Is '100% Not Welcomed' After Jimmy Kimmel Show Trump Jokes

Florida Republican Jimmy Patronis has declared Jelly Roll '100% not welcomed' in the Panhandle after the singer mocked President Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

The Tide Is Turning Against Flock Cameras: Florida, Arizona and Other States Start to Question the Surveillance Network

The tide seems to be turning against the use of the massive number of flock cameras in the U.S. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week that the rapid spread of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras has become "out of control," adding a powerful new voice to a…

Latin Times · Aug 28

A Lawn Dispute With an HOA Ended With 7 Days in Jail: Here’s How It Got That Far

Brown grass usually calls for a sprinkler, a hose, or perhaps a resigned shrug at the weather. For Irena Green, a homeowner in Riverview, Florida, brown grass became the opening chapter of an HOA dispute that eventually led to a court order, an arrest warrant, and seven days in the…

Frugal Gardening · Aug 28

Meet Delaney Peterson, the Florida student who tested recycled foamed glass as a potential habitat for oysters

A Florida student's experiment uses recycled foamed glass for oyster reef restoration. This lightweight, porous material offers a potential new surface for young oysters to settle. Oyster reefs are vital for coastal ecosystems and shoreline protection. Delaney Peterson's research investigates waste reuse and marine habitat creation simultaneously. Her project received…

The Times of India · Aug 28

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit

‘There is a concrete goal, and we will fulfil this task,’ Ukrainian president says

The Independent UK · Aug 28