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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Some Kelly's Roast Beef locations close in Florida

Several locations of Kelly's Roast Beef in Florida have closed for good, according to a press release from the private equity firm that became the new owners of the North Shore sandwich shop last year. AAM15 Management, Kelly's new owners, sent out the press release Tuesday, noting that the closed locations - in Naples, Pasadena, and Fort Myers, Florida - were managed by different owners.
Food & drink
#remote-work
fromThe Mirror US
4 days ago
US politics

Trump 'spends weeks in Florida' despite being an anti-work-from-home President

Trump, who opposes remote work, reportedly worked from his Florida home for three weeks despite White House policy requiring full-time in-person return.
fromIslands
2 months ago
Remote teams

Florida's Coziest Destinations To Work Remotely With Urban Comforts And Amenities, According To Research - Islands

Remote work growth drives digital nomads toward Florida cities offering year-round sunshine, beaches, active outdoor lifestyle, and strong climate, culture, and connectivity.
fromIslands
2 months ago
Remote teams

Florida's Coziest Destinations To Work Remotely With Urban Comforts And Amenities, According To Research - Islands

#death-penalty
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago
US news

Florida inmate who received reparations for abuse at reform school faces execution

A Florida Death Row inmate who received state reparations for abuse at reform schools faces execution despite the state's acknowledgement of his victimization.
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago
US politics

DeSantis signs death warrant in 1990 South Florida murders

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant scheduling Victor Jones's Sept. 30 execution for a 1990 Miami-Dade double murder amid a record Florida execution year.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

10 Cheapest Warm-weather Destinations to Escape the Cold This Winter

When temperatures dip and daylight feels scarce, the promise of sunshine becomes hard to resist-especially when it doesn't come with a sky-high price tag. To identify the cheapest warm-weather destinations to visit this season, we partnered with the team at , which analyzed flight searches made between Sept. 1 and Dec. 4, 2025, for travel dates spanning Dec. 21, 2025, through Feb. 28, 2026, departing from U.S. airports. Airfare prices reflect round-trip, economy itineraries, while hotel rates are nightly averages based on standard, double-occupancy rooms. All prices are averages, subject to change.
Travel
#florida
fromFortune
2 months ago
Real estate

Florida's housing market was skewed wildly by the pandemic. It's finally coming to grips with a 'realistic middle ground' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Real estate

Florida's housing market was skewed wildly by the pandemic. It's finally coming to grips with a 'realistic middle ground' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago

A billionaire and an A-list actor found refuge in a 37-home Florida neighborhood with armed guards-proof that privacy is now the ultimate luxury | Fortune

Senada Adžem, the executive director of luxury sales at Douglas Elliman, said before she started selling homes in the development, prices averaged around $6 million. Adžem broke the mold when she put a house up for sale in the neighborhood for $20 million in 2018. It took her two years to sell it for the first time, but it then sold several times after that. Just last month the same property, now remodeled, sold to Wahlberg for $37 million.
Real estate
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Palm Beach County leads South Florida in local police agencies with ICE agreements

In February, the Task Force Model was the least commonly used of the three, and only seven states had that type of agreement, ICE's data shows. As of Nov. 20, a total of 620 police agencies across 34 states have signed into a Task Force Model agreement. More than 300 of the agreements are in Florida alone, ICE's list shows, and about 3,100 people in Florida have been arrested under the 287(g) program, according to a database maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
US politics
#murder
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Blackrock Clinic co-founder and wife file for bankruptcy with debts of 14.5m

Dr Joe Sheehan and his wife Norah filed a joint bankruptcy petition in Florida, listing about €14.5 million in debts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Florida Still Stumbling Through Trying To Replace ABA Accreditation - Above the Law

Texas and Florida are moving to reduce ABA control over law-school accreditation and bar admissions, risking accreditation quality while seeking flexibility and access.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
2 months ago

"Florida Boys" by Photographer Josh Aronson

Staged photographs depict young men experiencing tenderness, vulnerability, and play in Florida outdoors, offering a counter-narrative to isolation and toxic masculinity.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

SNAP funding crisis looms, and South Florida agencies prepare to fill gap

SNAP benefits risk suspension in early November as USDA may withhold $5–$6 billion in contingency funds, leaving Florida recipients without November benefits.
#vaccine-mandates
fromJezebel
4 months ago
Public health

Florida Proud to Announce It's Done Caring About Public Health

Ending vaccine mandates will reduce immunization rates and increase outbreaks of preventable diseases, endangering children, seniors, and vulnerable Floridians.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Public health

In win for infectious diseases, Florida to end all school vaccine requirements

Florida will end all state vaccine mandates, including required childhood vaccinations protecting against Hib, pertussis, diphtheria, measles, tetanus, RSV and polio.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Progressive to return nearly $1 billion to Florida auto insurance customers, DeSantis says

Progressive will return nearly $1 billion to Florida policyholders, averaging $300 each, after state insurance reforms reduced litigation and insurer losses.
US news
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Donna Adelson showed 'utter lack of remorse' for law prof's murder, judge says before sentencing

Donna Adelson was sentenced to life plus 30 years after conviction for orchestrating her former son-in-law's 2014 murder, while maintaining innocence and showing no remorse.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

The government shutdown halted the National Flood Insurance Program, pushing buyers toward costlier private flood policies and delaying home sales in high-risk areas.
Public health
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Fewer choices, higher costs: Lots of changes ahead with Medicare in 2026

Florida's five million Medicare enrollees face major 2026 changes: shrinking Medicare Advantage plan availability, higher premiums, narrowed networks, and rising hospital out-of-pocket costs.
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

The Most Banned Book of the 2024-25 School Year: A Clockwork Orange

If you hap­pen to be a high school stu­dent in Flori­da who's eager to read A Clock­work Orange, that urge may turn out to be hard­er to sat­is­fy than you imag­ine. Antho­ny Burgess' har­row­ing, lin­guis­ti­cal­ly inven­tive nov­el of a grim near future has come out on top in PEN Amer­i­ca's lat­est rank­ing of banned books: that is, books removed or pre­vent­ed even from enter­ing pub­lic school libraries, most com­mon­ly in the state of Flori­da, with Texas and Ten­nessee as run­ners-up.
Books
#immigration
fromFortune
3 months ago
US news

Biden's Florida legacy: An economic boom, a magnet for immigrants and a solidly conservative red state | Fortune

fromPoynter
5 months ago
US politics

DeSantis said everyone at 'Alligator Alcatraz' has a deportation order. Lawyers say that's false. - Poynter

fromFortune
3 months ago
US news

Biden's Florida legacy: An economic boom, a magnet for immigrants and a solidly conservative red state | Fortune

fromPoynter
5 months ago
US politics

DeSantis said everyone at 'Alligator Alcatraz' has a deportation order. Lawyers say that's false. - Poynter

Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Florida, Texas, and Utah are the fastest-growing hot spots for America's superrich

Florida, Texas, and Utah will see the fastest growth of ultra-high-net-worth individuals through 2030, shifting U.S. wealth toward the South and West.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Florida man killed, cooked and ate two of his pet peacocks, say authorities

A Florida man killed, cooked and ate two pet peacocks and threatened to kill more, resulting in arrest on aggravated animal cruelty charges.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Being Trans Behind Bars in Florida Was Already Hard. Under Trump, It's Worse.

Trans incarcerated people in Florida face binary-gender prison policies, escalating repression, and deteriorating conditions while advocating internally for gender justice despite lengthy sentences.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

This US State Boasts The Highest Number Of Aldi Stores In The Country - Tasting Table

Known for a focus on efficiency that sets it apart from other grocery stores, speedy checkouts and fast cashiers, a twice as nice return policy (where you get a refund and a replacement for select Aldi brand food items), and the infamous "aisle of shame" (with its unique assortment of goods at deep discounts), Aldi has a devoted following among its customers.
Food & drink
Business
fromFortune
3 months ago

Gen Z college grads are flocking to Texas and Florida where companies have 'overwhelmingly' relocated their headquarters | Fortune

Florida and Texas have become major hiring hotspots for recent college grads due to corporate headquarters relocations and expanding financial-services jobs.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Record 12th execution set in Florida this year for man convicted of killing family

David Pittman, convicted of murdering three relatives and setting their house on fire, was scheduled for execution in Florida after appeals were denied.
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

The 15 Best Places to Retire in the US

If you've ever daydreamed about the best places to retire in the US, you're in good company. If you're like most people, career demands dictate where you plant your roots for most of your life-then, once retirement rolls around and you no longer have to worry about a daily commute or company requirements, the possibilities are suddenly endless. Now it's time to choose your next address, but where to start?
Healthcare
Public health
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Florida Is Dropping All Vaccine Mandates, State's Surgeon General Says

Florida plans to drop all vaccine requirements, risking outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and polio.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Alligator Alcatraz' to be vacated in compliance with court order to shut it

Alligator Alcatraz, a tented immigration detention camp in the Florida Everglades, will likely be emptied and shuttered within days following a federal judge's closure order.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Map Shows Where Foreclosure Rates are Rising

The rise in foreclosure rates across the United States, particularly in states like Nevada and Florida, is a concerning trend driven by economic challenges, including the impact of the tourism industry and stagnant wages. While some areas have seen a slight decrease in foreclosure completions, the overall numbers are still on the rise, according to a new report by ATTOM.
Real estate
Public health
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

South Florida childhood vaccination rates plunge. Who is vulnerable, and why?

Broward County's kindergartner immunization rate dropped to 82.2% in 2025, the lowest in 15 years, well below the 95% public health goal.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

This state's red-hot real estate market is suddenly in free fall

The Sun Belt's housing market is cooling as buyer demand decreases and prices drop, while Northern markets are experiencing increased demand and rising prices.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Daily newsletter 8/15

"This isn't just a fight for us," Technical Sgt. Alyx Anguiano told The Advocate. "It's a threat to every person who has served or is currently serving."
SF LGBT
#retirement
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
SF real estate

4.8 Million Retirees in Florida Qualify For The 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

fromSFGATE
4 months ago
SF real estate

4.8 Million Retirees in Florida Qualify For The 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

DeSantis Announces New Migrant Detention Center, Dubbed Deportation Depot,' as Follow-Up to Alligator Alcatraz'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to build a second migrant detention facility called Deportation Depot, about 45 miles from Jacksonville, to accommodate increasing migrant numbers.
US politics
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

Elvis Presley Loved To Order Hot Dogs At This Florida Restaurant - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley frequented the Coney Island Drive-Inn in Florida, enjoying hot dogs and fast food.
Environment
fromFortune
4 months ago

Florida allows first black bear hunt in a decade

The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will occur in December despite strong opposition.
Science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Rare and secretive creatures not seen in 33 years are spotted

A rare many-lined salamander was rediscovered in Florida after being unseen for over 30 years.
fromABC7 Chicago
5 months ago

Body found in pond near where missing North Carolina 18-year-old was last seen in Florida: sheriff

"Normally in these kinds of investigations, you have somebody disappears, you have no leads, you don't know who was with them last, you don't know where they were last, and you're kind of starting from scratch."
US news
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
NYC real estate

Bethenny Frankel Reveals East Coast's Newest Hot Spots: 5 Key Takeaways

Bethenny Frankel predicts a shift toward smaller towns in the U.S. due to overcrowding in the Hamptons.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
LA real estate

Ryan Serhant Brings 'Exceptional' $65 Million Megamansion to Market in Billionaire-Loved Playground of Manalapan

Manalapan's $65 million megamansion features over 25,500 square feet, a prime waterfront location, luxury amenities, and easy access to the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
LA real estate

Ryan Serhant Brings 'Exceptional' $65 Million Megamansion to Market in Billionaire-Loved Playground of Manalapan

US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

DeSantis Is Ready to Join Trump's Midterms Power Grab

Ron DeSantis employs aggressive gerrymandering tactics to secure GOP congressional seats in Florida, seeking to redraw maps ahead of anticipated electoral shifts.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Man accused of trying to drown son's wife in will row 'was in a relationship with her'

A family source revealed that Mr Gibbon and his son no longer speak, and last year Mr Gibbon Jr was jailed for trying to drive a car at his estranged father.
Relationships
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Bethenny Frankel Reveals the Areas Set To Overtake the Hamptons as the East Coast's Most Exclusive Hot Spots

Bethenny Frankel predicts a shift towards smaller towns as the Hamptons face overcrowding and loss of exclusivity.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This Coastal Town Was Just Named the Wealthiest Suburb in Florida

According to the findings, wealth is really concentrated in the state, with Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Pompano Beach being home to 50 percent of Florida's wealthiest suburbs.
Miami
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

British man accused of trying to drown daughter-in-law in pool in Florida

A British man was charged with attempted murder for trying to drown his daughter-in-law during a holiday dispute in Florida.
fromIndieWire
5 months ago

'Boys Go to Jupiter' Fulfills the Radical Creative Promise of the Internet

"Flow winning an Oscar for Best Animated Film has been celebrated for its use of the free-to-download software Blender, which enabled the film's Latvian animation team to craft a lush, human-free world of staggering beauty and rising water."
Film
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Sydney Sweeney's Republican voter registration revealed amid jeans ad controversy

Sydney Sweeney registered as a Republican voter in Florida shortly before the 2024 presidential election.
fromsilive
5 months ago

Man, 20, charged in alleged N.J. drag-race horror has prior gun, drug arrest on Staten Island

Alvi Limani, a 20-year-old Staten Island man, has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in New Jersey, marking another incident amid his troubled past.
US news
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
5 months ago

Florida budget cuts threaten Tri-Rail's future

Tri-Rail faces a critical funding crisis that threatens its operation, requiring urgent state support to prevent shutdown.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Boomers Are Sitting on Nearly $19 Trillion in Real Estate-Here's Where They Hold the Most Housing Wealth

Baby boomers hold $18 trillion to $19 trillion in U.S. real estate, nearing half of the nation's wealth.
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Woman unearths massive tooth from terrifying prehistoric creature

'There is no way, I just found, please be whole, oh my God!' This emotional response captures the excitement of discovering such an extraordinary fossil.
Science
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This Florida Spot Was Just Named the Best U.S. Beach Town by Vrbo-Thanks to Its Turquoise Waters, White Sand, and Charming Coastal Communities

30A is a collection of beach towns known for its scenic highway, picturesque towns, and distinct personalities. It offers white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Travel
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Report Says Florida Immigration Prisons Are Violating Human Rights Standards

The report documents conditions for detained immigrants at Florida's Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center, and Federal Detention Center, alleging flagrant violations of international human rights.
Social justice
fromFlorida News
5 months ago

Cuomo Jokes About Moving To Florida If He Loses NYC Mayoral Race | NewsRadio WFLA | Florida News

Cuomo remarked at a fundraiser, "It's all or nothing: We either win, or even I will move to Florida; God forbid," prompting laughter from attendees.
New York City
US news
fromDatabreaches
5 months ago

Michigan 'ATM jackpotting': Florida men allegedly forced machines to dispense $107K

Two Florida men face federal charges for burglarizing ATMs across Michigan, stealing over $100,000.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Gas prices soar by double digits in Florida. See the cheapest in your area

Gas prices in Florida have shown a volatile pattern, with price fluctuations occurring for nearly a year. After a recent drop, prices are back up sharply, indicating continued instability.
Miami
fromABA Journal
5 months ago

Florida lawyer suspended after conviction for embezzlement while a paralegal

Amaris Marie Delapena, a Florida lawyer, has been suspended after being convicted of 15 counts of wire fraud and 22 counts of bank fraud, amounting to over $193,000 in embezzlement.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her

Kayle Bates, convicted of first-degree murder and other charges, is scheduled for execution on August 19 in connection with the 1982 murder of Janet White.
US politics
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