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Florida Lawmakers Who Were Denied Access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' Sue Gov. DeSantis
Florida Politics · Florida

Florida Lawmakers Who Were Denied Access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' Sue Gov. DeSantis

46% Left coverage: 65 sources
Five state lawmakers who were denied access to a new immigration detention center built by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration in the Florida Everglades have sued the governor, arguing that he overstepped his authority in blocking legislative oversight of the facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”See the Story
Former UofL QB Teddy Bridgewater Suspended From High School Head Coaching Job
NFL · Miami

Former UofL QB Teddy Bridgewater Suspended From High School Head Coaching Job

46% Center coverage: 26 sources
Former University of Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his head coaching job at his high school alma mater.See the Story
Starbucks to shift to four-day work from office from three, says CEO
Starbucks · United States

Starbucks to shift to four-day work from office from three, says CEO

50% Center coverage: 14 sources
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee giant will require many of its employees to work out of office for a minimum four days a week, from the current three, as part of a new policy expected to kick in later this year.See the Story

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4 Food Truck Companies Face Online Backlash Following Their Services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

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'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus Causes First 2025 Florida Deaths. Here's Where

67% Left coverage: 9 sources
Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, according to a report.SwimmingSee the Story

Michigan Loses Recruiting Battle to Syracuse for Top-50 Prospect Calvin Russell

55% Left coverage: 11 sources
Top-50 prospect Calvin Russell celebrated his birthday on Saturday by announcing his college commitment, but Michigan had little to celebrate after his decision.Social Media · SyracuseSee the Story

Developer plans 30 townhomes on a Midtown Lakeland block. Commission will vote July 7

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
The plan would put 30 townhomes, a sports court and playground just north of Memorial Boulevard and east of Lakeland Hills Boulevard.Lakeland, Florida · LakelandRead Article

4 Food Truck Companies Face Online Backlash Following Their Services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

53% Center coverage: 15 sources
By Cassie Martinez, Julie Calhoun Click here for updates on this story     OCHOPEE, Florida (WSVN) — A TikTok video showing four food trucks enter the new immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” on its opening day sparked online outrage. As of Thursday night, the video gained more than four million views and 20,000 comments, as the facility is criticized for environmental and humanitarian concerns. “Are they seriously celebratin…Protestors · FloridaSee the Story

DeSantis Vetoes $567M From Budget. Here Are the Central Florida Projects that Lost Money

46% Center coverage: 13 sources
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $115.1 billion budget for Florida in Wildwood Monday, but not everything lawmakers wanted made it past the governor. DeSantis released a veto list that included $1.35 billion in cuts, largely to local programs.Greg Gianforte · FloridaSee the Story

Poinciana Standoff Ends After SWAT Team Shoots Man Who Shot at Deputy, Polk County Sheriff Says

86% Center coverage: 7 sources
A Polk County SWAT team shot and injured a man who fired his gun at his wife and a sheriff’s deputy Monday.Mental Health · FloridaSee the Story

'Family for Life': Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. Traded to Utah Jazz in NBA Draft

Coverage: 6 sources
BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) - The Utah Jazz just got some new fans in Polk County. "It was just exciting that we could be a part of it,” said Terrence McGriff, speaking from an airport on his way home from New York City. Largo woman watches as neighbor’s home takes flight during tornado McGriff was at the Barclays Center to watch one of his former star players see his dream come true. "With the 18th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, the Washington Wizar…Utah JazzSee the Story

64lbs Recovered, Multiple Arrested in Largest Fentanyl Bust in Polk County History: Sheriff Judd

64% Center coverage: 11 sources
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)— Sheriff Grady Judd spoke about a fentanyl drug trafficking investigation that involved two Mexican cartels, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Polk County detectives worked alongside investigators from: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Tampa and Phoenix offices U.S. Border Patrol Auburndale Police Department Office of the State Attorney 10th Judicial Ci…Fentanyl · Polk CountySee the Story

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