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In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against it

A single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing Indo-Pacific fish, likely released from aquariums, have decimated native fish populations across the Western Atlantic and Caribbean. Their unchecked spread threatens vital fisheries and coral reefs, impacting economies that…

The Economic Times

Scottish World Cup fan discovers Florida’s famous ‘Pub Sub’: ‘I’ve got no napkins so this is gonna be a tragedy’

Fans visiting the US for the soccer event have gone viral for their enthusiastic reactions to American culture

The Independent UK

Call for inquiry into Alligator Alcatraz’s ‘abuse of Everglades’ despite closure

Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates seek accounting of damage done by notorious detention center

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Fan-favorite Georgia amusement park is closing its doors this summer

Fun Spot America’s Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, parks will remain open

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76-year-old woman found murdered and wrapped in a blanket in a Florida hotel room, cops say

Paul Stottler, 38, was arrested in connection with the killing of Emma Mullins in St. Petersburg

The Independent UK

Good Riddance to 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a Cruel, Expensive, and Pointless Authoritarian Stunt

Less than a year after launching with its own merchandise line, "Alligator Alcatraz" is officially shutting down.

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Multiple states, including Florida, report sightings of Zombie-like squirrels with oozing warts, but experts say there is no reason to worry

"What is going on with the squirrels lately?!”

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Florida couple told they won $4M jackpot. 3 years later, they are homeless, have lost their car, job, and life savings

If it sounds too good to be true... it probably is.

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DeSantis Defies Florida Legislature, Vetoes Two Bills That Passed Without a Single 'No' Vote

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed two unanimously approved bipartisan bills that would have imposed new safety rules for electric bicycles and scooters while expanding opportunities for high school students to volunteer at polling places.

Latin Times

For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 25, 2026, that the Trump administration may revoke the temporary protected status of 350,000 Haitians.

The Conversation

Author Claims 'Biblical Proof that Trump Will Save America', Lots of People Love It While MAGA Hates It

A Florida woman's satirical book, featuring blank pages, critiques the intertwining of politics and religion, and has become an unexpected bestseller, sparking mixed reactions.

International Business Times UK

Latest 'flesh-eating bacteria' outbreaks around the world

In recent years, deaths linked to the flesh‑eating bacterium Vibrio vulnificus and group A streptococcus have risen in the US, Europe and Asia. Warming seas have allowed Vibrio to spread from the Baltic to parts of the North Sea and the Mediterranean.

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Killer’s last words revealed as he becomes Florida’s oldest executed inmate

Dusty Ray Spencer was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. after receiving a three-drug lethal injection

The Independent UK

Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre closes after less than a year

Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention centre, a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive, has closed after operating for less than a year, officials said on Thursday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the Everglades facility had emptied after fulfilling its emergency role despite criticism over detainees' conditions and…

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Florida’s Ballot Measure Could Eliminate Most Property Taxes by 2028—Here’s How the $150K–$250K Homestead Exemption Would Work

Florida homeowners may soon face one of the biggest tax changes in the state’s history. A proposed constitutional amendment backed by Governor Ron DeSantis would dramatically increase the state’s homestead exemption and put Florida on a path toward eliminating most property taxes on primary residences.

International Business Times

Florida Shuts Down Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Detention Center

Florida's controversial immigration detention facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," has officially closed after operating for nearly a year.

Bangkok Post

'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center shuts in US: official

OCHOPEE (UNITED STATES) - The controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center -- a costly Florida facility that became a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive -- has shut down after less than a year in operation, officials said Thursday.

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DeSantis boasts of deporting 21,000 as notorious Alligator Alcatraz jail closes

Florida immigration jail that became byword for cruelty and cost state taxpayers $1.2m a day shuts down after a year

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The Independent UK

Gov DeSantis confirms closure of Alligator Alcatraz less than a year after opening

DeSantis said the remote facility was always intended as a temporary solution until more permanent detention centers could be secured

Kiplinger

Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare Affordability

If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026.

The Economic Times

Florida couple finds 3.36-carat diamond at a US state park where visitors can keep every gem they discover

A Florida couple struck gold, or rather diamond, unearthing a 3.36-carat gem at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park. This unique park, the world's only public diamond-bearing site, allows visitors to keep their finds. Over 75,000 diamonds have been discovered since 1906, with hundreds found annually, making it a global…

The Economic Times

“Jesus Christ is coming and COVID is going to kill us all”: Florida mother who drowned her baby in a bathtub and stabbed her husband, daughter found not guilty. Here's why

A Florida mother, Precious Bland, accused of drowning her infant daughter during a religious ritual has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury accepted her defense that severe, COVID-19-induced delusions, including fears of an apocalypse, rendered her unable to understand her actions. She will now receive psychiatric…

The Independent UK

Lions star Terrion Arnold turns himself in after Florida allegations

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At this US park, visitors have found over 37,000 diamonds since 1972 and can keep every gem they discover

Most tourist attractions leave visitors with photographs and memories, but one state park in the United States gives them the chance to uncover a natural diamond and take it home. The latest success story came when Florida couple Scott and Jennifer Freitas discovered a 3.36-carat white diamond, now named the…

The Independent UK

NFL star Terrion Arnold turns himself in after shocking Florida kidnapping allegations

Officials say Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges

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