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Florida school district to install vape detectors in schools
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – One Florida county is using funds from a statewide legal settlement to install vape detectors in schools. According to court documents, Osceola County Public Schools will receive $400,000 in a JUUL Labs settlement money to...
Florida News That Impacts You – July 11th, 2025
Florida News That Impacts You – July 11th, 2025 Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. Florida is the 3rd best state for business (up from 5th last...

Florida AG Investigates Robinhood Over Crypto Pricing Claims
In brief Florida AG James Uthmeier launched a state-level probe into Robinhood Crypto’s “lowest cost on average” marketing. The AG issued a subpoena seeking documents on pricing, marketing, and user trade data to assess potential consumer...

Florida AG investigates Robinhood over alleged deceptive crypto trade practices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated an investigation into Robinhood Crypto, LLC. A subpoena has been issued to gather internal documents amid allegations that the company is violating Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair...

Science Naples Daily News Florida students will ask questions of astronauts on space station: How to watch
Two astronauts orbiting Earth from about 250 miles above will take some time to chat with students in Florida from all the way in outer space. A group of students in the Florida Keys will have the chance on Monday, July 14, to hear two spacefarers...

Florida Target KJ Ford Teases ‘Surprise’ Commitment as Alabama Gains Late Steam
Billy Napier probably didn’t sleep well last night. After all, when you’re on the verge of losing a highly recruited prospect, there’s no rest and peace. Florida seemed to be in the driver’s seat for Kevin KJ Ford, a top-15 edge rusher in the...

Hope Florida: Odd, unexplained payments raise more questions | Special Report
TALLAHASSEE — The call to Skip Simmons, CEO of a mentorship program in Volusia County, came from out of the blue. One evening in December of 2022, he said, someone from the governor’s office phoned and told him to show up in Ormond Beach the next...
Qualifier medalists Pete Kellermann, RJ Glod lead First Coast players in Florida Open
Nine First Coast players have qualified for the Florida Open, July 18-20 at the Quail West Golf and Country Club and TwinEagles Club in Naples. Two of the qualifiers were medalists, Pete Kellermann of Jacksonville at the King & Bear (69) and R.J....

Robinhood Offers Crypto Trading “at the Lowest Cost,” but Is It False Advertising?
Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) is facing an investigation by Florida’s top prosecutor for claiming that it offers crypto trading “at the lowest cost on average.” The state cop is also issuing a subpoena to the trading platform to uncover internal...
Science Florida Today Sneak Peek: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open new stop, The Gantry at LC-39
A new stop on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex bus tour is about to open -- one which gets the public closer to the launch pad than ever before. Situated just a mere mile from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A, The Gantry at...

Telugu Culture Celebrated at 8th NATS Event in Florida
-Advertisement- The 8th NATS Telugu Sambaralu was a grand success in Tampa, Florida, highlighting Telugu culture in a spectacular way. More than 20,000 people attended, enjoying stunning performances by stars like Allu Arjun, Balakrishna, and...

Florida Predicted to Land No. 1 OT From Georgia
Florida Predicted to Land No. 1 OT From Georgia originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators have the chance to take an in-state product from the Georgia Bulldogs via the 2026 class. On Thursday, On3's Steve Wiltfong released a...
Florida Loses Out On 2027 4-Star QB
Florida Loses Out On 2027 4-Star QB originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators have done a good job with their recruiting lately, but suffered a minor setback on Thursday. 2027 four-star quarterback Kharim Hughley had the Gators...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.11.25
Good Friday morning. Veteran education advocate Danielle Thomas is joining Sunrise Consulting Group as a Government Affairs Consultant, where she will lead the firm’s expanding education practice. Thomas brings 25 years of experience in education,...

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs law barring state contracts with so-called “media reliability and bias monitors”
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs law barring state contracts with so-called “media reliability and bias monitors” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a provision blocking state agencies from contracting with organizations that rate media outlets for bias,...
Attorney General James Uthmeier Fights for Florida Crypto Investors, Launches Investigation into Robinhood
Robinhood Crypto allegedly is breaking Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Practices Act Attorney General James Uthmeier is launching an investigation into Robinhood Crypto, LLC. and issuing a subpoena to uncover internal documents. TALLAHASSEE,...

Robinhood Crypto Under Investigation in Florida
The cryptocurrency trading platform Robinhood Crypto, a subsidiary of Robinhood Markets Inc., has come under intense scrutiny in Florida as Attorney General James Uthmeier launches a formal investigation into the company’s marketing practices....
Florida Law Now Allows Pregnant Women To Get Handicap Parking Permits
FLORIDA - A new Florida law is expanding access to handicap parking by allowing pregnant women to obtain temporary permits. Effective July 1st, the law lets expectant mothers apply for a one-year handicap parking placard by submitting Form HSMV...
Florida leaders celebrate advances in pediatric genetic medicine
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — With the signing of the Sunshine Genetics Act, Florida has positioned itself as a national leader in pediatric genetic medicine, but lawmakers and advocates say this is only just the beginning. After being signed by...

Robinhood is under investigation in Florida
Florida’s Attorney General has opened an inquiry into Robinhood’s crypto business, alleging the company misled customers about the costs of trading digital assets. The fintech firm is accused of portraying its trading app as the most inexpensive...