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Florida toughens animal cruelty laws

Florida increases penalties for animal cruelty, creates public online database of abusers

Florida has two new laws aimed at combatting animal cruelty. “Trooper’s Law” was inspired by dog who was tied to a fence and abandoned along an interstate highway as a hurricane approached.

CBS News · 5h

New Florida laws make it illegal to restrain dogs outside during natural disasters, increase aggravated animal cruelty penalties

One of the laws is named after Trooper, a dog found by FHP after being tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton and later adopted.

Yahoo · 35m

Florida toughens animal cruelty laws; families say fight isn't over

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two new bills into law Tuesday aimed at strengthening Florida's animal protection laws — a move hailed as a significant step forward by advocates, though many say it's only the beginning.

Florida man shot by deputies

Fox News · 21h

Florida man shot by deputies after alligator attack, charging officers with garden shears

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd reports deputies shot Timothy Shultz, who attacked them with shears after an alligator encounter and attempted vehicle break-in.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Man with alligator bite, armed with shears fatally shot by Florida deputies, police say

Officials said witnesses reported seeing a man swimming in a lake near alligators before police arrived on scene.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Florida man flees alligator, then attacks deputies before being shot dead

The fact that he was bitten by an alligator, significantly, and still continued his rampage, is shocking,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.

NHL, Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes

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The Palm Beach Post on MSN · 49m

Florida Panthers live updates for NHL playoffs East final Game 5 vs. Carolina Hurricanes

The Florida Panthers have a chance to secure their third trip to the Stanley Cup Final with a win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 tonight.

The Indianapolis Star · 12h

NHL Playoffs: Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes meet in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday in Raleigh, N.C.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

Hurricanes vs. Panthers live updates: How to watch Game 4 of NHL East finals

The Florida Panthers will try to complete the sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes and advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive season.

University of Florida picks Michigan's leader

The Detroit News · 8h

2 Florida universities chose new leaders. Will the Board of Governors agree?

Of note, trustees at the University of Florida held firm to their selection of University of Michigan president Santa Ono to run UF.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

University of Florida picks Michigan's leader as new president despite pushback

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — University of Florida trustees unanimously voted Tuesday to hire University of Michigan President Santa Ono, despite sharp criticism from conservative activists and some state Republicans.

CBS News · 1d

Former University of Michigan President Santa Ono gets initial approval to lead University of Florida

Ono needs approval by the governing body of the state university system before he becomes the 14th president of the University of Florida.

Australian prospect withdraws, returns to Florida

CBSSports.com · 1d

Alex Condon withdraws from NBA Draft, returns to Florida | 247Sports College Basketball Show

Adam Finkelstein and Isaac Trotter react to Florida F/C Alex Condon withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to the Gators.

Reuters · 1d

F Alex Condon opts out of NBA draft, returns to Florida

Forward Alex Condon, who played a key role in Florida's run to the national championship, will return for his junior season after telling ESPN on Tuesday that he is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft.

USA TODAY College Sports Wir… · 1d

Alex Condon returning to Florida basketball for junior season

After testing the NBA draft waters, Florida star forward Alex Condon has decided to return to Gainesville for another season with the Gators.

DeSantis visits Big Dog Ranch Rescue to sign two bills targeting animal cruelty in Florida

Trooper's Law is named after a bull terrier that grabbed the state’s heart when a video went viral of Florida Highway Patrol ...

8hon MSN

A judge blocked Florida’s immigration law. Police arrested 25 anyway

Most were arrested after being stopped by Florida Highway Patrol for minor traffic violations. Some ended up in ICE custody.

58mon MSN

2 Central Florida men sentenced for human smuggling after Indian family of 4 died on the US-Canada border

More than three years after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to cross into the U.S. along a remote ...

Florida endurece castigos por abandonar mascotas durante desastres

El gobernador de Florida firmó el miércoles una ley que impondrá penas más severas a las personas que abandonen mascotas ...

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This Palm Beach County beach tops Florida's 10Best list again

Delray Beach has long billed itself as "The Village by the Sea." Now, for the second consecutive year, it has the ranking to ...

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Lottery ticket worth $3 million jackpot sold in Florida. Who’s the winner?

Guy Larson came forward as the jackpot winner in a Florida Lotto drawing and claimed his winnings, the Florida Lottery ...

2don MSN

Florida's Battle Against Property Tax Could Upend Its Housing Market

Should Florida manage to eliminate property taxes, aspiring homebuyers could face even higher prices than now, experts told ...

University of Florida water researchers develop prediction system for harmful algae

University of Florida researchers are collaborating with North Carolina State University and University of South Florida ...

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Florida seniors on food stamps are ‘counting pennies.’ Now, Congress is, too

Children and seniors account for 38% and 24% of Florida SNAP recipients, respectively. More than half of all Florida ...

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