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9:04pm, 1st August, 2019

Florida appeals court sends abortion challenge back to lower court

A Florida appeals court on Thursday sent a lawsuit challenging a state measure requiring a 24-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions back to the lower court after a judge ruled last year that the law was unconstitutional.

Massage parlor footage of Patriots owner suppressed in Florida case

9:01pm, 13th May, 2019

US

Massage parlor footage of Patriots owner suppressed in Florida case

Hidden-camera footage of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft at a Florida massage parlor cannot be used as evidence in his trial on charges of soliciting prostitution, a judge ruled on Monday in a victory for the billionaire.

'Thrust reverser' broken on plane that slid into Florida river

6:03pm, 5th May, 2019

US

'Thrust reverser' broken on plane that slid into Florida river

A component meant to slow an aircraft on landing was inoperative on the Boeing jetliner that slid off a runway into a river at a Florida military base, injuring 22 people, investigators said on Sunday.

Probe begins after Boeing 737 slides off runway into Florida river

12:46pm, 4th May, 2019

US

Probe begins after Boeing 737 slides off runway into Florida river

A team of 16 federal investigators was traveling to Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday after a Boeing jetliner with 143 people on board slid off a runway into a shallow river while trying to land at a military base during a thunderstorm, injuring 21 p...

Boeing 737 slides off runway into Florida river, 21 hurt

12:38am, 4th May, 2019

US

Boeing 737 slides off runway into Florida river, 21 hurt

A Boeing jetliner with 143 people aboard from the U.S. outpost at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, slid off a runway into a shallow river in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday while attempting to land at a military base there during a thunderstorm, injuring 21 pe...

Boeing 737 slides into Florida river with 136 on board, no fatalities

10:29pm, 3rd May, 2019

US

Boeing 737 slides into Florida river with 136 on board, no fatalities

A Boeing 737 commercial jet with 136 people on board slid into the St. John's River near Jacksonville, Florida after landing on Friday, a spokesman for Naval Air Station Jacksonville said.

Florida teachers can arm themselves under new gun bill

1:18pm, 1st May, 2019

US

Florida teachers can arm themselves under new gun bill

Florida's legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in the classroom, expanding a program launched after the deadly high school shooting in Parkland with the aim of preventing another such massacre.

Owner of NFL's Patriots wants Florida judge to toss prostitution sting video

5:26am, 26th April, 2019

US

Owner of NFL's Patriots wants Florida judge to toss prostitution sting video

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's lawyers on Friday are set to ask a Florida judge to toss out hidden-camera videos that prosecutors say show the 77-year-old billionaire receiving sexual favors for money inside a Florida massage parlor.

Florida judge won't release video in NFL Robert Kraft prostitution sting

1:09pm, 23rd April, 2019

US

Florida judge won't release video in NFL Robert Kraft prostitution sting

A Florida judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked prosecutors from releasing hidden camera footage that allegedly shows New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft engaged in sexual acts inside a massage parlor, local television station WPTV reported.

Florida man arrested for threatening members of U.S. Congress

8:35pm, 19th April, 2019

US

Florida man arrested for threatening members of U.S. Congress

U.S. officials arrested a South Florida man on Friday for leaving racist and obscenity-laden voicemails with three Democratic members of Congress that defended U.S. President Donald Trump and directed ire at U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar.

Florida judge blocks release of video in Patriots owner prostitution case

9:27pm, 17th April, 2019

US

Florida judge blocks release of video in Patriots owner prostitution case

A Florida judge on Wednesday blocked prosecutors from releasing surveillance video from inside the massage parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and dozens of other men have been accused of soliciting prostitution.

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort pleads not guilty

1:00pm, 15th April, 2019

US

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort pleads not guilty

A Chinese woman charged with bluffing her way into U.S. President Donald Trump's Florida resort last month entered a not guilty plea on Monday in federal court.

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort to enter plea

5:51am, 15th April, 2019

US

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort to enter plea

A Chinese woman charged with bluffing her way into U.S. President Donald Trump's Florida resort last month is expected to enter a plea in federal court on Monday.

'Smart guy' Florida test taker to plead guilty in U.S. college admissions scandal

5:46am, 12th April, 2019

US

'Smart guy' Florida test taker to plead guilty in U.S. college admissions scandal

A former counselor at a Florida private school is expected to plead guilty on Friday to secretly taking college placement tests for the children of wealthy parents as part of the largest admissions fraud scheme uncovered in U.S. history.

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort to remain in custody

9:47pm, 8th April, 2019

US

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort to remain in custody

A Chinese woman charged with bluffing her way into President Donald Trump's Florida resort will remain in custody at least another week, a federal magistrate ruled on Monday.

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort due in Florida court

5:20am, 8th April, 2019

US

Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort due in Florida court

A Chinese woman charged with bluffing her way into President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Florida resort last month, renewing concerns about security at the club, is due in court on Monday for a hearing to determine whether she will remain in custo...

Suburban Florida mayor announces Democratic bid for U.S. presidency

9:42am, 28th March, 2019

Politics

Suburban Florida mayor announces Democratic bid for U.S. presidency

A little-known mayor of a Miami suburb announced his bid to become president of the United States on Thursday, joining an already crowded field of Democratic candidates vying to become the party's nominee in 2020.

Electrical fire darkens much of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

11:51pm, 26th March, 2019

US

Electrical fire darkens much of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A transformer fire ignited by a lightning strike plunged much of the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, into darkness on Tuesday night, police and utility officials said, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.

Electrical fire knocks out power to much of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

11:08pm, 26th March, 2019

US

Electrical fire knocks out power to much of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A fire at an electrical substation plunged much of the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, into darkness on Tuesday night, officials for power company Florida Power & Light said.

Electrical fire knocks out power to most of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

9:42pm, 26th March, 2019

US

Electrical fire knocks out power to most of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A fire at an electrical substation plunged most of the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, into darkness on Tuesday night, officials for power company Florida Power & Light said.

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