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Gulf Breeze gets $2.35 million to build pedestrian, bike overpass above US Highway 98

Pedestrians, bicyclists, even low speed motorized vehicles like golf carts, should soon have access to an unobstructed path across busy US Highway 98.

 

Pensacola woman who helped boyfriend rape 11-year-old sentenced to life in prison

Sammi-Jo Combs will spend life in prison after she helped her boyfriend rape an 11-year-old child repeatedly over a span of years.

 

Ethics complaints allege DeSantis abused his office 'for personal gain'

The complaints cite reporting by USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida and NBC News that governor's office staff helped line up fundraising and endorsements.

 

Mori Hosseini loaned golf simulator to Governor's Mansion after Ron DeSantis took over

News of the loan of the simulator to the Governor's Mansion in 2019, after Ron DeSantis took office, has sparked a backlash.

 

Florida couple filed lawsuit against OceanGate CEO for canceled Titanic trip. What we know

Florida's Marc Hagle and his wife Sharon, who went to space in a Blue Origin rocket, sued OceanGate's Stockton Rush, claiming he misled them.

 

New immigration law sparks fear and worker exodus from Florida

Florida's new immigration law, set to take effect July 1, is prompting many migrant workers to leave the state, leaving employers in the lurch.

 

Who can see ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket launch from Cape Canaveral? Visibility extends Miami to Tampa

People way outside the Space Coast (Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa) will get to see ULA Delta Heavy rocket light up the sky from Cape Canaveral, Florida

 

Pensacola man gets 45-year prison sentence for assaulting FHP trooper, fleeing traffic stop

Gregory Henderson had over a dozen prior felony convictions and had only been released from prison less than a year before committing the assault.

 

Giant African land snails put parts of Florida under quarantine

The discovery of an invasive and destructive giant African land snail has put a Florida county under quarantine to prevent the species from growing.

 

Florida universities want to crack down on AI use, but how can they detect it?

Florida universities say they are starting to keep an eye on generative artificial intelligence use by students.

 

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