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Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate - the first birth of a koala and a newly renovated habitat for the cuddly creatures is opening to the public on Saturday. "For the zoo and for us... Read More.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting DEI in local governments

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday that prohibits local governments in his state from promoting or funding diversity initiatives, claiming that such programs discriminated against groups like white men. Republican state leaders and U.S.... Read More.

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) - Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames. Some of the biggest blazes were near Georgia's coast while others... Read More.

Florida coach Todd Golden shoots down NBA rumors

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

Florida coach Todd Golden shot down reports linking him to a potential vacancy with the Golden State Warriors. "I'm definitely planning on coaching the Gators," he told reporters Wednesday when asked if he would be back in Gainesville next season. Multiple reports this week suggested that... Read More.

Man who set neighbor on fire after she found him burglarizing her home is executed in Florida

Tuesday, April 21 by SRN News

STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man who set his neighbor on fire after she returned from work to find him burglarizing her home was executed Tuesday evening. Chadwick Scott Willacy, 58, received a three-drug injection and was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. at Florida... Read More.

Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty

Tuesday, April 21 by SRN News

MIAMI (AP) - A teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship filed a not-guilty plea Tuesday and waived his appearance at a hearing in Miami federal court. Timothy Hudson has received the indictment and is waiving his appearance at an arraignment... Read More.

Thomas Haugh, potential NBA lottery pick, returns to Florida

Tuesday, April 21 by SRN News

Potential NBA lottery pick Thomas Haugh will return to Florida for his senior season, he told ESPN on Tuesday. Haugh becomes the third starter from the Gators' 2025-26 Southeastern Conference championship team to announce his return for the upcoming season, joining fellow forward Alex Condon... Read More.

Lawmakers weigh sanctions for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida

Tuesday, April 21 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is facing a critical moment in her political career Tuesday as members of the House Ethics Committee weigh what punishment to recommend after they found she committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards,... Read More.

Lawmakers weigh sanctions for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida

Tuesday, April 21 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is facing a critical moment in her political career Tuesday as members of the House Ethics Committee weigh what punishment to recommend after they found she committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards,... Read More.

Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit over crash that killed Florida teenager

Monday, April 20 by SRN News

By Mike Scarcella and Abhirup Roy WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida stemming from a 2018 high-speed crash that killed a teenager riding in one of the electric vehicle maker's sedans, court records... Read More.

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Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting DEI in local governments

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Florida coach Todd Golden shoots down NBA rumors

Man who set neighbor on fire after she found him burglarizing her home is executed in Florida

Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty

Thomas Haugh, potential NBA lottery pick, returns to Florida

Lawmakers weigh sanctions for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida

Lawmakers weigh sanctions for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida

Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit over crash that killed Florida teenager

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