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Man convicted of killing a grocery store owner is set to be executed in Florida

Tuesday, February 24 by SRN News

STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of killing a grocery store owner during a robbery is set Tuesday evening to become the second person executed in Florida this year. Melvin Trotter, 65, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at... Read More.

Florida lawmakers vote to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

Friday, February 20 by SRN News

By Jasper Ward Feb 19 (Reuters) - Lawmakers in Florida approved legislation on Thursday renaming the Palm Beach International Airport after U.S. President Donald Trump. The 25-11 vote in Florida's Senate came days after the state's House of Representatives passed the measure 81-30. Republican lawmakers largely supported... Read More.

‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

Wednesday, February 18 by SRN News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it's crazy and it works, then it's not crazy. Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation... Read More.

Eric Trump invests in Israeli drone maker XTEND’s merger with Florida construction firm

Tuesday, February 17 by SRN News

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is investing in a $1.5 billion merger between Israeli drone maker XTEND and Florida-based JFB Construction Holdings in a deal aimed at taking XTEND public. Drone maker Unusual Machines, which tapped Eric's... Read More.

Pickleball argument sparks a brawl at a Florida country club

Friday, February 13 by SRN News

PORT ORANGE, Fla. (AP) - A dispute over a rule led to a brawl during a pickleball game at a central Florida country club, authorities said, with one player hitting his opponent in the face with a paddle and punching him on the ground... Read More.

Trump is gathering Latin American leaders in Florida in March, ahead of his trip to China

Thursday, February 12 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has invited Latin American leaders to take part in a summit in Florida next month, gathering the officials at a moment when the administration is spotlighting what it sees as concerning Chinese influence in the region. Plans for the... Read More.

Florida detectives link 2 crime scenes with 7 dead on opposite sides of the state

Thursday, February 12 by SRN News

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Investigators in Florida say a double homicide discovered during a well-being check was linked to a shooting rampage hours later in a gated community on the other side of the state, which left five more people dead including the suspected... Read More.

A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando

Thursday, February 12 by SRN News

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A manatee that got stuck in a Florida storm drain while seeking warmer waters is on the mend at SeaWorld Orlando after a coordinated rescue effort. Multiple fire rescue units and officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,... Read More.

Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, commits to Florida State

Tuesday, February 10 by SRN News

Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major champion and golf legend Tiger Woods, announced Tuesday that he has committed to play for Florida State in 2027. It is a major recruiting win for the Seminoles, who were among several prominent programs aggressively pursuing Charlie Woods.... Read More.

Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course

Wednesday, February 4 by SRN News

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) - Federal prosecutors are set to ask that a man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 be sentenced to life in prison at a hearing on Wednesday. Ryan Routh is scheduled to... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: florida

Man convicted of killing a grocery store owner is set to be executed in Florida

Florida lawmakers vote to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

Eric Trump invests in Israeli drone maker XTEND’s merger with Florida construction firm

Pickleball argument sparks a brawl at a Florida country club

Trump is gathering Latin American leaders in Florida in March, ahead of his trip to China

Florida detectives link 2 crime scenes with 7 dead on opposite sides of the state

A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando

Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, commits to Florida State

Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course

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