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Democrats had challenged whether Republican Jerry Torres submitted proper qualifying papers.
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DeSantis said 20 people across the state were arrested for voter fraud. Those arrested worry what it’ll do to their livelihood.
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The COVID-19 pandemic by the numbers in Florida, covering the period of Aug. 12-18.
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The chemical bombardment worries scientists who fear over-use of pesticides is harming pollinators and worsening a threat to birds that eat insects.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/N55TXNSGVNHEBLPOKVYU66RQY4.JPG "High winds and water levels batter Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa during Tropical Storm Eta on Nov. 11, 2020 in Tampa. After a slow start to the 2022 hurricane season, forecasters expect August and September to be far more active.")
The Saharan dust that quashed most tropical activity is on its way out just as peak hurricane season is making its way in.
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Without the latest update, a hacker could wrest total control of Apple devices, allowing the intruder to impersonate the true owner and run any software in their name.
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Eight-five people have been arrested and nearly $13 million in drugs have been seized.
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Last year, Andrew Warren began a policy of not prosecuting many nonviolent misdemeanors. His successor has ended it.
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