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Technology · Florida

Florida AG Sues Porn Distributors, Saying They Are Violating New State Law. That Law Has Been Halted by a Federal Judge

39% Left coverage: 13 sources

Florida’s attorney general is suing several online pornography websites, saying they are violating a new state law that requires age verification before accessing adult content. That law, HB 3, went into effect on Jan. 1, but it is still being contested in the courts.See the Story

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Polk County

'The thanks we get': Grady Judd shares anger over ICE recruitment emails sent to deputies

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd criticized recruiting emails that ICE sent directly to deputies who have trained to assist the federal agency.Read Article

Florida, United States · Florida

‘Chemtrail’ reporting is a waste of time and money | Voice of the people (Aug. 3, 2025)

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A reader says Florida is wasting airport managers' time with tin-foil-hat conspiracy lunacy. Also letters on Alligator Alcatraz, schools and renaming ships.Read Article

8 Arrested in $8.8M Scheme Targeting Hundreds Across US, Florida Sheriff Says

75% Center coverage: 12 sources

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will join Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials to discuss the arrests of eight people in a multimillion-dollar fraud case.NFL · Tampa See the Story

Florida Poly in Lakeland leaves state watch list after unchanged score on annual measure

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Florida Polytechnic University, placed on the state’s watch list last year, was removed after maintaining an overall 74 score in the annual report.Education · Lakeland Read Article

Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area makes list of top 10 'boomtowns' in US. See why

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The list of top 10 fastest-growing "boomtowns" includes five from Florida and three along the I-4 corridor.Florida, United States · Florida Read Article

Polk County loosens restrictions on chicken coops, but has to leave roosters alone

Coverage: 2 sources

Polk County commissioners vote to decrease the setback for chicken coops, but a new state law prohibits their desired restrictions on roosters.Polk County, Florida · Polk County See the Story

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

60% Left coverage: 10 sources

Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, according to a report.Swimming See the Story

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Florida AG Sues Porn Distributors, Saying They Are Violating New State Law. That Law Has Been Halted by a Federal Judge

'The thanks we get': Grady Judd shares anger over ICE recruitment emails sent to deputies

‘Chemtrail’ reporting is a waste of time and money | Voice of the people (Aug. 3, 2025)

8 Arrested in $8.8M Scheme Targeting Hundreds Across US, Florida Sheriff Says

Florida Poly in Lakeland leaves state watch list after unchanged score on annual measure

Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area makes list of top 10 'boomtowns' in US. See why

Polk County loosens restrictions on chicken coops, but has to leave roosters alone

Storms Lingering Across Central Florida

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

High School Supspends Bridgewater

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

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8 Arrested in $8.8M Scheme Targeting Hundreds Across US, Florida Sheriff Says

Florida Poly in Lakeland leaves state watch list after unchanged score on annual measure

Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area makes list of top 10 'boomtowns' in US. See why

Polk County loosens restrictions on chicken coops, but has to leave roosters alone

Storms Lingering Across Central Florida

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

High School Supspends Bridgewater

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