55 sea turtle hatchlings found dead after getting disoriented on way to ocean IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 16
Couple Arrested After Four Children Found Caged, Beaten, and Abused Inside Semitruck Cab for 6 Years Two people in Jacksonville, Florida, face charges after four children were found living in a truck for nearly six years, deprived of education and medical care, amid a sexual-abuse investigation. International Business Times UK · Aug 16
Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery Loggerhead turtles abound this season but rollback of Endangered Species Act protections could threaten future The Guardian - US · Aug 16
Kalshi Market on College Football Teams to Leave Conferences: Florida State, Miami, Clemson Among Them Kalshi has markets open for conference realignment featuring Miami, Florida State, and Clemson, Sports Illustrated · Aug 16
A Florida homeowner swapped lawn grass for old soaked cardboard, mulch and native plants without digging up the lawn; the result was a low-maintenance front yard ecosystem where pollinators, birds, edible plants and people could coexist A Florida homeowner transformed a conventional grass-covered front yard without removing the existing lawn. The project used soaked cardboard, organic material and thick mulch to suppress the grass, followed by stone pathways and plants selected for pollinators, birds and household use. The approach, known as sheet mulching, can gradually add… The Economic Times · Aug 15
55 newborn turtles die along Florida beach after nearby lights lured them away from ocean water Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring officials urged everyone on the island to close indoor blinds after dark, eliminate visible exterior lights and report any disoriented hatchlings to a 24-hour hotline The Independent UK · Aug 15
Horses Have a Vaccine Against Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and People Still Do Not Horses can be vaccinated against eastern equine encephalitis. People cannot, and roughly a third of human cases turn out to be fatal. Medical Daily · Aug 15
Florida woman leaves work at Universal Studios, finds car ‘like a melted candle.’ Then she hears from insurance: ‘$8k out of pocket’ An alarming discovery. We Got This Covered · Aug 14
BBC blocked multiple times from serving Trump family members in defamation suit The President is seeking 10 billion dollars in a Florida court over the editing of a Panorama documentary from 2024 about the US Capitol riots. Evening Standard · Aug 14
Trio of ‘tomb raiders’ stole heirlooms left in cemeteries in at least nine states, cops say Florida police are on the hunt for the suspects who have allegedly hit cemeteries as far northeast as Buffalo, New York The Independent UK · Aug 14
Latino Voters Are 2026's Biggest Swing Bloc — And Neither Party Has Won Them Over Affordability, not immigration, is driving 36 million Latino voters into swing territory ahead of a midterm that could hinge on three House seats. Latin Times · Aug 14
Florida woman arrested for murder wearing ‘force to be reckoned with’ shirt IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 14
Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida Group backs Elijah Manley in primary election in bid to unseat veteran Democrat in newly drawn district The Guardian - US · Aug 14
How Personal Injury Lawyers Help Accident Victims Seek Justice Understanding how personal injury lawyers assist injured individuals is an important first step toward seeking justice and pursuing fair compensation in Florida's challenging legal landscape. Latin Times · Aug 14
The Economic Times · Aug 14 In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in return In 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on Marco Island, Florida. The decision followed an Environmental Impact Statement that warned the development could cause severe damage to the island’s mangrove wetlands and coastal environment.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Murder suspect wearing ‘force to be reckoned with’ shirt is caught after multi-state manhunt Five others have also been arrested in the case, which involved a manhunt across Florida, Georgia and Alabama
Benzinga · Aug 14 Ron DeSantis Sounds Alarm on Record Budget Deficit, Blames Congress for ‘Failure’ of Elon Musk’s DOGE: ‘The Swamp Won’ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) expressed his views on the failure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), attributing it to Congress’s inability to enact budget reductions.
Latin Times · Aug 14 Foreign Student Enrollment Set to Drop Nearly 10% This Fall — And Florida's Latino-Serving Colleges Face a Bigger Hit Than Most NAFSA projects 111,000 fewer international students this fall as visa curbs bite, with Miami's Hispanic-serving colleges facing outsized exposure.
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist? Oliver Larkin, a 34-year-old DSA candidate, is running for Congress in a newly drawn district in Florida. On Tuesday, voters will decide between him and a ‘DeSantis Democrat’
Medical Daily · Aug 14 Florida Has Now Confirmed Five Horse Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, the Signal That Usually Comes Before Human Cases Animal cases are an early warning sign of eastern equine encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne virus that kills about a third of people who develop severe disease.
Roll Call · Aug 13 At the Races: Entering the Florida fray Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Editor’s note: Tuesday’s newsletter was mistakenly sent again on Wednesday. The version below has the latest information. By Mary Ellen…
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Police dog shot protecting deputies gets hero’s welcome as he returns to sheriff’s office The Florida police dog received a hero’s welcome as he returned to the sheriff’s office following a shooting that left him critically injured.
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Trump's Legal Team Fails To Stop Strict Sanctions While Appealing Bad Faith Ruling In Appeals Court Donald Trump's legal team faces active sanctions after a Florida federal judge refused to pause penalties in a tax lawsuit deemed bad faith, prompting an emergency appeal to the 11th Circuit.
We Got This Covered · Aug 13 Florida woman’s arm torn off by alligator while she was swimming in prohibited area. But her son claims it’s all because of tourists He doesn’t see it as a freak accident.
Ballotpedia · Aug 13 Florida enacts new congressional maps, citizenship verification requirement in 2026 The Florida Legislature passed eight election-related bills during its 2026 regular and special sessions, all of which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed between April and June.