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Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida and Cuba; it is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Spanning 65,758 square miles, Florida ranks 22nd in area among the 50 states, and with a population of over 21 million, is the third-most populous. The state capital is Tallahassee and the most populous city is Jacksonville. The Miami metropolitan area, with a population of almost 6.2 million, is the most populous urban area in Florida and the seventh-most populous in the United States; other urban conurbations with over one million people are Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Jacksonville.

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Drone footage shows immense scale of search area in Brian Laundrie hunt Following the disappearance and then the discovery of the body of Gabby Petito in Wyoming, dozens of local and federal officers have searched in a swampy Florida nature reserve for her 23-year-old.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:26Published 18 hours ago

Biden officials say federal funding stream 'now open' for Florida's defiant school districts "The funding stream is now open," federal officials said Friday as they continued their effort to reimburse Florida schools penalized for not complying with the governor’s mask mandate ban. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:53Published 2 days ago

Florida sheriff's deputy shot during traffic stop; manhunt underway A manhunt is underway after a deputy with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office was shot Friday morning... Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 00:26Published 2 days ago

Shrinking inventory, rising rents and $2 billion loss created Florida’s affordable housing crisis Working-class families say they can’t find an affordable place to live in Tampa Bay. I-team investigator Jackie Callaway tells us why rising rents, shrinking inventory and legislators swiping two.. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 03:45Published 3 days ago

Task force recommends changes to Florida's broken guardianship system Florida took another step forward Thursday in an effort to reform Florida’s broken guardianship system, a court process in which people can lose all their rights and control of their property in a.. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:23Published 3 days ago

Florida says asymptotic kids exposed to Covid can attend school The new Florida surgeon general and Gov. DeSantis say schools can allow asymptomatic kids that were exposed to Covid-19 to attend school. CNN’s Nick Valencia reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:11Published 3 days ago

Florida’s Top Doc Skeptical Of COVID Measure Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has announced a new rule that allows asymptomatic students with COVID-19 to continue to go to school. Credit: HuffPost NOW News Duration: 02:21Published 3 days ago

New Florida DOH rule allows kids exposed to COVID-19 to return to school if asymptomatic Shortly after a new surgeon general was appointed in Florida, the Department of Health released new rules on kids and COVID-19 in schools. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:08Published 3 days ago

Dive team joins search for Brian Laundrie A law enforcement underwater dive team arrived at a nature reserve in Florida as part of the search for Brian Laundrie, Gabby Petito’s fiancé who has been missing for several days. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:45Published 4 days ago

Student enrollment is down across Florida Some school districts are losing students as accelerated rates. They blame COVID. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 04:08Published 4 days ago

Florida's new heartbeat bill faces scrutiny Florida now has its own Texas style abortion bill, Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:50Published 4 days ago

Grand jury formally charges man in Lakeland quadruple murder A grand jury has formally charged a Florida man in a 22-count indictment that includes four first-degree murder counts in the fatal shooting of a family authorities say he attacked at random. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 00:17Published 4 days ago

4 years after Hurricane Irma, victims still wait for aid Florida received hundreds of millions of federal dollars to rebuild homes for those hardest hit by Hurricane Irma. I-Team Investigator Jackie Callaway first exposed problems with the program in April... Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 03:12Published 5 days ago

USF Professor optimistic about dropping COVID numbers Across the board in Florida, the numbers are dropping. COVID-19 case numbers, hospitalizations, and positivity rates are all going down. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:18Published 5 days ago

DeSantis announces Dr. Joe Ladapo as Florida Surgeon General DeSantis announces Dr. Joe Ladapo as Florida Surgeon General Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:10Published 5 days ago

Report reveals telling text messages of GOP lawmakers in Florida A new Politico report shows the internal text messages of Republican lawmakers in Florida and undercuts the claim that a restrictive voting law was not politically motivated. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:29Published 5 days ago

DeSantis chooses Dr. Joseph Lapado as Florida surgeon general Governor Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that Dr. Joseph Ladapo is his selection to be the new surgeon general for the state of Florida... Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 28:07Published 5 days ago

Search continues for Gabby Petito's fiancé Brian Laundrie After many hours spent and many items removed, the FBI’s search of the family home of Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in Florida ended. But authorities are continuing to look for the man.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:49Published 5 days ago

Florida lawmakers face redistricting, fewer tests, and abortion law ahead of 2022 They’re back. Lawmakers have returned to the Capitol this week for meetings in preparation for 2022. Members are poised to change political districts and may take up a major abortion bill next year. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:58Published 5 days ago

Red tide and algae blooms: Florida waters in crisis Florida's water pollution crisis is reaching a breaking point, and the race to pass comprehensive legislation to fix our statewide problems is moving as slow as the environmental catastrophe unfolding.. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 09:24Published 6 days ago

Florida's water pollution crisis at a tipping point Florida's water pollution crisis at a tipping point Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:55Published 6 days ago

Van life vlogger Gabby Petito goes missing while travelling around USA \| Oneindia News Van life vlogger Gabby Petito from Florida, went missing while she was travelling around US with her fiancé Brian Laundrie. When Petito last spoke to her mother in late August, the couple were staying.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:37Published 1 week ago

“Something has to change,” widow of unvaccinated FL police officer who died of COVID-19 speaks out about vaccines and mandat Following the death of her police officer husband to COVID-19, a FL widow shares why law enforcement and government agencies should support mandated vaccines. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 03:26Published 1 week ago

Will Florida embrace booster shots? Florida's number of vaccinated is rising. But with booster shots be approved and embraced? Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:01Published 1 week ago

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Brian Laundrie's Parents Silent on His Whereabouts as They Leave Home Brian Laundrie's been missing for nearly 6 days now, and his parents are still not talking as the search for him continues as a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death. Laundrie's mother and father.. TMZ.com - Published 3 days ago
FBI agents and divers search vast alligator-infested reserve for Gabby Petito's missing fiancé An alligator-infested reserve in Florida has been searched by a team of divers, police and FBI agents in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, 23 - Gabby Petito's missing fiancé. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Mama June's BF Geno Doak Enters Rehab in South Carolina Mama June's estranged BF appears to finally be getting the help he needs ... 'cause we've learned he's checked into rehab. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Geno Doak was hospitalized in.. TMZ.com - Published 5 days ago

Brian Laundrie Possibly Spotted on Camera in FL, Cops Investigating The hunt for Gabby Petito's fiance, Brian Laundrie -- who's believed to be the last person to see her alive -- may have broken wide open ... because someone thinks they spotted him about 500 miles from.. TMZ.com - Published 5 days ago
Rapper Spotemgottem Shot in Miami Road Rage Incident Spotemgottem is recovering in a Florida hospital after being shot multiple times in a Miami road rage incident. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Florida Highway Patrol responded to a road rage.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Police release bodycam footage of missing Florida woman Police have released bodycam footage of a missing Florida woman, captured before her disappearance, as they carry out a nationwide search for her. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

SpaceX gets nod to launch world's first ever all-civilian mission to orbit this week SpaceX is set to launch the world's first ever all-civilian mission to orbit on Wednesday evening in Florida, weather permitting. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Art Metrano, 'Police Academy' Actor and Comic, Dead at 84 Art Metrano -- the stand-up comedian known for his role in the "Police Academy" sequels -- has died of natural causes ... according to his family. Art's son, Harry, tells TMZ ... his father passed at.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Kodak Black Expecting His Second Child, a Girl Cardi B's not the only one with major baby news today ... Kodak Black's having another kid as well!!! The Florida rapper's lawyer, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ ... Kodak's girlfriend, real estate agent.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Suspect in gunfight with police in Florida after mother and baby among four shot dead Four people have been shot dead, including a baby being cradled in its mother's arms, after attacks at two separate houses in Florida which sparked a gun battle with police. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Tesla on Autopilot crashes into police car and another vehicle in Florida A Tesla using its partially-automated driving system has crashed into a police car in the US state of Florida. Sky News - Published on August 28, 2021
Carmen in 'Spy Kids' 'Memba Her?! Florida native Alexa Vega (now Alexa PenaVega) was only 12 years old when she landed the breakout role as Carmen Cortez -- who teams up with her brother to thwart Floop's evil plans -- in the 2001.. TMZ.com - Published on August 27, 2021
Jessica Dykstra -- Floats Through Summer In Hot Pool Shots! This week's Summer Hot Shots comes from the warm waters of Florida where model Jessica Dykstra busted out a velvety blue bikini and created a one-woman tropical storm while sunbathing at a private pool.. TMZ.com - Published on August 22, 2021	'Fedora Guy' Jerry Messing on Ventilator with COVID-19 Jerry Messing -- the "Freaks and Geeks" actor who's also the face of a famous meme -- has COVID and is fighting for his life in Florida ... TMZ has learned. His father, James, tells us ... Jerry lives.. TMZ.com - Published on August 19, 2021
Woman shot dead by toddler during work Zoom call, police say A toddler fatally shot a woman while she was on a work-related video call, police in Florida have said. Sky News - Published on August 13, 2021	Miami Beach Mayor Rips Gov. DeSantis for Stopping Us from Saving Lives Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber would love to see restaurants, arenas and other public venues require proof of vaccination -- as COVID surges in Florida -- but, first he says they have to battle Gov. Ron.. TMZ.com - Published on August 12, 2021
Caeleb Dressel Unloaded Florida Home Before 2020 Olympics Heroics, Scored $250K! Caeleb Dressel was winning in 2021 even before the Olympics ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the swimming superstar unloaded his quaint Florida home in June for $250K!! Property records show Dressel.. TMZ.com - Published on August 7, 2021	'People are still in denial': Florida sees record hospital admissions amid vaccine hesitancy The nurses in the COVID unit at UF Health hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, cannot believe they are here again, reconfiguring their space like a jigsaw puzzle to find room for yet more patients. Sky News - Published on August 5, 2021
Enough ice melted in Greenland on Tuesday to cover Florida in two inches of water The amount of ice that melted from Greenland on Tuesday alone would be enough to cover the whole US state of Florida in two inches of water, scientists have warned. Sky News - Published on July 30, 2021	Cyclist seriously injured in alligator attack after falling down embankment in Florida A man has been seriously injured after being attacked by an alligator while riding his bicycle in Florida. Sky News - Published on July 20, 2021
Limp Bizkit Singer Fred Durst 'Memba Him?! Jacksonville, Florida artist Fred Durst was only 30 years old when he shot to fame as the frontman of the band Limp Bizkit ... and landed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts after they released.. TMZ.com - Published on July 19, 2021	Guess Who This Glasses Guy Turned Into! Before this handsome little man in glasses was making audiences laugh with his crazy pranks and antics, he was just another cute kid posing for his school pictures in Boca Raton, Florida. This smiling.. TMZ.com - Published on July 8, 2021
'No chance of life': Search for survivors of Miami building collapse called off Authorities have called off a search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed apartment building in Florida, saying there is "no chance of life". Sky News - Published on July 8, 2021	'We're not seeing anything positive': Hopes fade of finding survivors after building collapse Eight more people have been confirmed dead in the Florida apartment block collapse - taking total deaths to 36, while 109 residents are still missing. Sky News - Published on July 6, 2021
WWE's Jimmy Uso Arrested For DUI Again, Cops Say Wrestler Blew A .205 WWE star Jimmy Uso has been arrested for DUI again ... after cops say he was driving in Florida with a BAC of .205, TMZ Sports has learned. According to police docs, Uso -- real name Jonathan Fatu --.. TMZ.com - Published on July 6, 2021	Remaining Part of Miami Surfside Condo Comes Down After Controlled Explosion The remaining section of the collapsed condo building in Florida has been demolished ... it went exactly according to plan and could actually help in the rescue/recovery effort. Explosives were.. TMZ.com - Published on July 5, 2021
Miami building collapse: Remaining section of apartment block demolished over safety concerns A Florida apartment building which partially collapsed last month has been demolished. Sky News - Published on July 5, 2021	Kodak Black Gifts Air Conditioning Units to Housing Project Residents Kodak Black's not feeling the heat these days, so he wants to return the favor to some folks at a Florida housing project ... in the form of air conditioners. Kodak bought 100 A.C. units for around.. TMZ.com - Published on July 4, 2021
Rikki Shea Gage Serves Up Tennis Hot Shots ... Love ALL! This week's Summer Hot Shots is coming from the Sunshine State where the southern smoke-show, Rikki Shea Gage, brought on the fireworks in a smashing red, white and blue bikini while on the luckiest.. TMZ.com - Published on July 4, 2021	Firefighter's daughter, seven, is among the dead after Florida building collapse A seven-year-old girl is among the latest confirmed fatalities following the collapse of an apartment building in Florida. Sky News - Published on July 3, 2021
Rescuers Tried in Vain to Save Pleading Woman Trapped in Surfside Condo Collapse First responders who frantically tried to save residents in that Florida condo collapse, located a woman who was banging on debris as she begged them to save her ... but it was not to be. Dispatch.. TMZ.com - Published on July 2, 2021	'Hope springs eternal': Biden offers comfort to grieving families after Florida building collapse US President Joe Biden has visited the families of those affected by last week's apartment building collapse in Florida. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2021
Bodies of two sisters, aged 4 and 10, found in rubble of collapsed Miami high-rise The remains of two children have been found in the rubble of a collapsed apartment building in Florida, raising the death toll from the tragedy to 18, as the search for survivors enters its second.. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2021	Miami building collapse: Death toll rises to five as rescuers find other human remains Five people have now been confirmed dead after one more body was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed apartment complex in Miami, Florida. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2021
At least four killed and 159 unaccounted for after Miami building collapse A total of 159 people are now unaccounted for - and at least four people have been killed - following the collapse of an apartment building in Florida. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2021	Senator Marco Rubio Says Pentagon UFO Report Will Leave Many Questions Unanswered Senator Marco Rubio, one of the driving forces behind the highly-anticipated Pentagon report on UFOs, says he's not expecting stunning conclusions, but adds getting to the bottom of the mystery is.. TMZ.com - Published on June 21, 2021
Man pulled gun at drive-thru over missing cream cheese on bagel, say police A man pulled a gun on a worker at a drive-thru because there was no cream cheese on his bagel, according to police in Florida. Sky News - Published on June 20, 2021	NBA's Meyers Leonard Gets Emotional In Speech to Jewish Kids, 'I'm Deeply Sorry' Powerful moment from NBA player Meyers Leonard ... who choked backed tears while addressing a group of Jewish kids at a temple in Florida, as he explained his regret for using an anti-Semitic slur back.. TMZ.com - Published on June 17, 2021
Family of Paddled 6-Year-Old Happy Principal Punished, Child Still in Pain The Florida principal who paddled a 6-year-old will be punished after all, after getting prematurely reinstated, and the child's family couldn't be happier ... despite the fact she's still reeling from.. TMZ.com - Published on June 17, 2021	Kodak Black Honored With "Kodak Black Day" in Florida Kodak Black has gone from prison to proclamation ... a proclamation that June 11 is now Kodak Black Day in Broward County, Florida. Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness presented Kodak with the.. TMZ.com - Published on June 12, 2021
'American Idol' Sensation Casey Bishop Could Make Good Dough on Tour "American Idol" sensation Casey Bishop may have to put her summer plans on hold ... 'cause it looks like she's on track to make a nice chunk of change if she's chosen for the live tour. The 16-year-old.. TMZ.com - Published on June 12, 2021	Armie Hammer Checks into Rehab Facility Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations Armie Hammer's checked himself into an in-patient facility in Florida to get treatment for several addiction issues ... amid several months of sexual abuse allegations against the actor. Hammer checked.. TMZ.com - Published on June 8, 2021
Florida man threw his two-month-old baby at police after high-speed car chase A man is facing aggravated child abuse charges after throwing his two-month-old baby at a police officer at the end of a high-speed car chase. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2021	Floyd Mayweather v Logan Paul: Boxers weigh in ahead of exhibition fight in Florida YouTube star Logan Paul declares he's going to beat the "greatest boxer on the planet" ahead of his exhibition fight against four-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2021
Runaway children, aged 12 and 14, use AK-47 in shootout with sheriff's deputies Two runaway children broke into a Florida house and used an AK-47 in a shootout with sheriff's deputies. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2021	Bam Margera Rips 'Jackass' Crew, Steve-O Speaks Up and Defends Them Bam Margera says his "Jackass" family betrayed, abandoned and rejected him ... so now he's on his own in Florida, where he says he's getting the help he needs. The "Jackass" star ripped into his movie.. TMZ.com - Published on May 24, 2021
Florida Doctor's $20 Million Baseball Card Collection Hits Auction After COVID Death A Florida doctor's insane card collection -- featuring ultra-rare Babe Ruth items -- is hitting the auction block following the doc's tragic COVID death ... and experts say it could all sell for around.. TMZ.com - Published on May 17, 2021	Sen. Marco Rubio Says UFOs Should Be Taken Seriously and Studied Sen. Marco Rubio says it's time to start talking about UFOs seriously in this country -- especially on Capitol Hill -- because he says ... frankly, they're a threat. The legislator from Florida -- who.. TMZ.com - Published on May 17, 2021
Florida Fisherman Chased By Giant Alligator In Terrifying Encounter Caught On Video A Florida fisherman is lucky to be alive today ... 'cause the guy was nearly attacked by a giant alligator during an outing in the Everglades last weekend -- and the terrifying scene was all caught on.. TMZ.com - Published on May 12, 2021	Walker Cup: US edge GB&I to retain trophy at Seminole Golf Club, Florida The United States retain the Walker Cup with a 14-12 victory over Great Britain and Ireland at Seminole Golf Club, Florida. BBC Sport - Published on May 10, 2021

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