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Several FL Jails in Milton’s Projected Path Refuse to Evacuate People Inside
“When my son was sentenced, he was not given a death sentence,” said one parent of a person currently in jail.
Climate Crisis Made Ocean Heat Driving Milton Up to 800 Times More Likely
Sea surface temperatures where Milton developed “are at or above record-breaking highs,” Climate Central observed.
Helene Marks Three Hurricanes in a Year for Hamlets in Florida’s Big Bend
The cycle of recovery continues for small towns in the state’s west coast “hurricane alley.”
As Florida Floods, Insurance Industry Reaps What It Sowed Backing Fossil Fuels
As climate change intensifies the violence of storms like Hurricane Helene, the industry is in a self-induced crisis.
Florida Issues Blatantly False “Guidance” on Latest COVID-19 Boosters
The CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months old receive the updated COVID-19 booster.
Police Are Visiting Abortion Rights Ballot Referendum Supporters in Florida
Police claim to be investigating claims of signature-gathering fraud at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trump Confirms He’s Voting to Keep Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban in Place
After dodging questions last month, Trump said he opposes a ballot measure that would block pre-viability abortion bans.
Trans Adults’ Care Is Already Being Terminated in Florida Following Court Ruling
Those who previously had access to gender-affirming care are being notified that their care will no longer be provided.
Appellate Court Clears Way for Florida to Enforce Its Gender-Affirming Care Ban
The order reverses a July ruling that blocked the ban while the case went through appeals.
Anti-Trans School Board Candidates Backed by DeSantis Get Crushed in Florida
Many candidates who lost their races were associated with Moms For Liberty and campaigned on anti-LGBTQ platforms.