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Supreme Court balks at Florida's bid over licenses for undocumented drivers
law3 hours ago

Supreme Court balks at Florida's bid over licenses for undocumented drivers

The Supreme Court declined to hear Florida’s lawsuit against California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, dismissing the appeal without comment. Florida had filed directly with the Court, arguing licenses were issued without proper training, a claim California and Washington dismissed as a political stunt; Justice Thomas would have heard the case, signaling a sharp ideological split in the court.

Gators Set to Host 20th NCAA Baseball Regional in Gainesville
sports1 day ago

Gators Set to Host 20th NCAA Baseball Regional in Gainesville

Florida has been named a host for the 2026 NCAA Baseball Gainesville Regional at Condron Family Ballpark (May 29–June 1), marking the Gators’ 20th NCAA Regional hosting and 41st regional appearance, with head coach Kevin O'Sullivan at the helm for the 13th time hosting. As a top-16 seed, Florida will host three visiting teams in a four-team regional; ESPN2 will reveal the full field on May 25, and the College World Series is set for Omaha in June. Florida enters the postseason 39-18 overall and 15-7 vs top-25 teams; All-Session Regional passes go on sale May 24–26 for season-ticket holders, May 27 for the public, and May 28 for single-game tickets.

Florida Emerges as a Frontline in Slowing Biological Aging
health1 day ago

Florida Emerges as a Frontline in Slowing Biological Aging

Florida is becoming a hub for aging research and longevity clinics, with University of Miami scientists studying brain-age and colon-polyp risk while University of Florida researchers explore how lifestyle can slow brain aging; clinics statewide offer screenings, peptides, and personalized plans that can cost from a few hundred to over $150,000 per year. At-home tests run about $200–$500 to estimate biological age, as researchers push toward brain-scan and AI-based biomarkers to better measure aging and guide interventions, though lifestyle factors remain a key determinant of biological age.

politics1 day ago

Florida braces for faster federal disaster relief under new DHS leadership

Florida emergency chief Kevin Guthrie says DHS reforms under new secretary Markwayne Mullin have sped up disaster-relief funding after years of delays, aided by El Niño and NOAA’s forecast of a below-average hurricane season; the state stresses rapid recovery to protect its tourism-driven economy and agriculture, while noting that past slowdowns still shaped planning.

policy2 days ago

Florida agriculture battered by drought, freezes and wildfires, driving multibillion-dollar losses

Florida’s agriculture sector is contending with a string of natural disasters—historic drought, winter freezes and wildfires—that have caused billions in damages, with citrus and berries hardest hit. Insurance coverage gaps leave many farmers vulnerable, and while USDA emergency loans offer some relief, officials and industry leaders are pressing for faster federal aid or block grants to reimburse losses. The downturn could force replanting and longer-term changes in farming as producers try to recover for next year.

Florida Signs Self-Funded Student-Athlete Welfare Bill, Named After Teddy Bridgewater
politics3 days ago

Florida Signs Self-Funded Student-Athlete Welfare Bill, Named After Teddy Bridgewater

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 178, nicknamed the Teddy Bridgewater Act, allowing public K-12 coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own funds (with parental consent) to support student-athlete welfare—including food, transportation and recovery services—alongside HB 538. The measure ties to Teddy Bridgewater, former Northwestern coach, who previously faced suspension amid allegations of impermissible benefits to players.

Florida signs Teddy Bridgewater Act enabling coaches to fund athlete support up to $15,000
politics3 days ago

Florida signs Teddy Bridgewater Act enabling coaches to fund athlete support up to $15,000

Governor DeSantis signed the Teddy Bridgewater Act, allowing middle- and high-school head coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own money on food, transportation, and recovery services for student-athletes. The measure, approved by the Senate in February, aims to address needs highlighted by Bridgewater’s coaching stint but raises questions about oversight and potential misuse or booster influence.

Alabama-Florida SEC Tournament Game Moves Up to 3:30 p.m. CT Start Amid Weather Concerns
baseball4 days ago

Alabama-Florida SEC Tournament Game Moves Up to 3:30 p.m. CT Start Amid Weather Concerns

Due to potential inclement weather, No. 4 seed Alabama baseball’s SEC Tournament quarterfinal against No. 5 seed Florida has been moved from an approximate 7 p.m. CT start to about 3:30 p.m. CT. Georgia vs. Mississippi State will begin at 12 p.m. CT, with Alabama–Florida starting roughly 30 minutes after the preceding game concludes; the Alabama-Florida game will be shown on SEC Network.

WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser Faces Battery Charge Over Elevator Incident
sports5 days ago

WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser Faces Battery Charge Over Elevator Incident

WWE star Ludwig Kaiser (Marcel Barthel) was arrested in Orlando on a misdemeanor battery charge after allegedly punching a man outside a elevator following an incident where Kaiser and a woman were described as 'uncontrollably intimate'; surveillance footage and a lineup led to his identification, and he turned himself in after learning of the warrant in Mexico, pled not guilty, and is due in court as he prepares for a Monterrey AAA match later this month.

Poipu Beach Tops Dr. Beach’s 2026 US Beach Ranking
travel5 days ago

Poipu Beach Tops Dr. Beach’s 2026 US Beach Ranking

Poipu Beach in Kauai, Hawaii, is No. 1 on Dr. Beach’s 2026 ranking of the best U.S. beaches. Hawaii and Florida dominate the top 10 with picks like St. Andrews State Park, Caladesi Island State Park, Wailea Beach, Lanikai Beach, Kaunaoa (Mauna Kea Beach), Main Beach (East Hampton), Delnor-Wiggins Pass, Beachwalker Park, and Coast Guard Beach. Dr. Beach (Stephen Leatherman) uses about 50 criteria—water and sand quality, waves, cleanliness, and especially swimming temperature—to judge beaches, prioritizing hospitable swimming. Some beaches were dropped due to pollution, erosion, or excessive seaweed; Coronado Beach was notably excluded because of sewage impacts, and Kaunaoa is highlighted for public access rights. The list is a long-running annual assessment since 1991.

Ex-DOJ Prosecutor Charged for Emailing Sealed Trump Investigation to Personal Email
us-politics5 days ago

Ex-DOJ Prosecutor Charged for Emailing Sealed Trump Investigation to Personal Email

A former Florida-based DOJ prosecutor, Carmen Lineberger, faces felony charges, including two counts of theft of government money or property and related document-alteration offenses, after emails show she sent a sealed Biden-era Trump investigation report to her personal account and renamed the file Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf to hide it on a government computer. The document was sealed by Judge Aileen Cannon, and prosecutors criticized the related Smith investigation; Lineberger could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

legal5 days ago

Ex-DOJ prosecutor indicted for taking unreleased Jack Smith report to personal email

A former Justice Department prosecutor, Carmen Lineberger, was indicted in West Palm Beach on four counts for stealing and concealing copies of an unreleased volume of Jack Smith’s report into the Trump Mar-a-Lago investigation and emailing them to her personal accounts using coded file names. She pleaded not guilty and was released on recognizance; Judge Aileen Cannon has barred public release of that volume. The charges — obstruction of justice, concealing government records, and two misdemeanor counts of stealing government property under $1,000 — carry a potential 25-year term, though actual sentences are often shorter. The Northern District of Florida is handling the case, with possible conflicts due to ties to Southern Florida prosecutors.

Florida prosecutor charged for emailing herself key Trump investigation files
politics5 days ago

Florida prosecutor charged for emailing herself key Trump investigation files

Carmen Lineberger, a 62-year-old former managing assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Florida, has been charged with two counts of theft of government money or property for allegedly emailing herself confidential Justice Department records related to Jack Smith’s investigation into President Trump, disguising the documents as dessert recipes and sending them to her personal email accounts. She pleaded not guilty; the Volume II Report she allegedly accessed was later sealed by Judge Aileen Cannon. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison. The case involves DOJ materials tied to the Trump probe and highlights concerns over safeguarding sensitive records.