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Florida prosecutors launch criminal investigation into deaths of 31 sloths

Sloths were set to be displayed at controversial new theme park but report revealed mammals died in warehouse

The Guardian - US · May 1

Florida Officials Document 31 Horrific Sloth Deaths After Viruses Spread Through Packed Unheated Sloth World in Orlando

Florida's wildlife agency reports 31 sloth deaths in an unlicensed Orlando warehouse, highlighting regulatory gaps and sparking public outrage over animal welfare.

International Business Times UK · Apr 24

DHS, Florida Officials Weigh Opening New Immigration Detention Center in Orlando

The idea was first floated by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who earlier this month said Florida was hoping to help DHS expand its capacity to hold more detainees

Latin Times · Jan 25

Florida Lawmakers Barred Entry From 'Alligator Alcatraz' After Expressing 'Humanitarian Concerns'

Democratic Florida lawmakers who attempted to enter "Alligator Alcatraz" on Thursday were barred after they expressed "humanitarian concerns" about the new Everglades detention center.

Latin Times · Jul 5, 2025

FSU students who endured Parkland shooting urge Florida lawmakers to defend gun control law

Florida students who were traumatized by the 2018 Parkland school shooting — and last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University — are urging lawmakers in the Republican-controlled statehouse not to roll back gun restrictions they passed in the wake of the killing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Threats, door-knocking and restraining orders: Inside Ron DeSantis’s war on abortion rights in Florida

Abortion rights are on the ballot in Florida. Advocates fear DeSantis is laying the groundwork to nullify the results, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

Florida Democrats bet abortion will motivate swell of voters who feel bans go ‘too far’

Democrats team up with Biden campaign on issue, believing it will bring victory in presidential and Senate races in November

The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2024

LGBTQ+ people protest in Florida over Republican conversion therapy bill

Bill mandates insurance carriers cover discredited practice and would force people to list sex assigned at birth on driver’s licenses

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024

Politicians say this Florida news site lets them buy coverage. Is your state next?

As Florida's established newspapers wither, a leading regional publisher says old rules no longer apply. Politicians and corporate interests say they have to pay him to ensure positive coverage.

WEKU · Oct 6, 2023

DeSantis invokes China ‘boogeyman’ narrative amid flailing campaign

Florida governor strips school funding alleging Chinese communist party ties and at GOP debate vows to go tough on China

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2023