California man with history of assault and kidnapping accused of luring 12-year-old girl from Florida bus stop, FHP says
The man has prior charges in California and Florida related to kidnapping, stalking and luring or enticing a minor.
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California Man With Dark History, Arrested In Florida Trying To Lure Child From Bus Stop
A 37-year-old California man with a history of violent crimes, including attempted kidnapping and assault with intent to rape, was arrested by the Florida
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Left-lane driving bill refiled by Florida lawmakers
A bill filed last year to make driving in the left lane on a Florida highway illegal is back with a new, similar bill.
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Be fruitful: Ross Chastain’s Florida farming roots inspire NASCAR driver entering Daytona 500
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain’s family watermelon farm in southwest Florida is never too far away for him. The closer the better on race days. After all, whenever he takes the checkered flag, Chastain smashes a succulent watermelon in Victory Lane.
Target sued by Florida for defrauding shareholders about DEI
Target was sued on Thursday by the state of Florida for allegedly concealing the risks of diversity and social initiatives that led to a customer backlash and wiped billions of dollars from the retailer's market value.
Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'
Before it scaled back its DEI efforts last month, Target was long considered a corporate advocate for the rights of Black and LGBTQ+ people. The retailer's decision in 2023 to roll out LGBTQ+ merchandise in honor of Pride month outraged some shoppers and sparked confrontations in some stores.
Florida City Bucks Surgeon General to Keep Fluoride in Drinking Water
Municipalities nationwide are considering removing fluoride from drinking water, but one Florida city won't be among them.
Woman poses as dead mom for 19 years in $340K Florida scheme, feds say. She’s sentenced
A judge has now sentenced the 65-year-old Fort Myers woman to one year in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida said Feb. 19. McClatchy News reached out to her attorney for comment Feb.
Florida sues Target for “leftist agenda that sexualized children,” harm to retirement fund
The lawsuit claims the retailer’s LGBTQ PRIDE campaign hurt the state’s retirement fund, which owns Target stock.
Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives ‘misled investors’
He alleges Target violated the Securities Exchange Act by failing to disclose ‘the known risks’ of diversity initiatives.
Fort Myers is first in Southwest Florida to keep fluoride in drinking water
Fort Myers City Council is the first in SWFL to keep fluoride. Council listens as dentists plead to protect poor kids' teeth
Which pitcher is Northeast Florida's best in 2025 high school baseball? Vote in fan poll
Northeast Florida's baseball regular season is underway, the first step toward the FHSAA championships in May in Fort Myers. This year, the state is resuming best-of-3 games for postseason play in regionals.