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Florida

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis arrives at the Foreign Office to visit Britain's Foreign Secretary in London, Friday, April 28, 2023.
The World's Global Classroom
Will Gov. DeSantis win his battle to dismantle DEI programs at state universities?
The Castillo de San Marcos, one of the major heritage sites in St. Augustine, Florida,
Climate Change
Rising sea levels along Florida’s coast threaten to damage valuable archeological sites
In this Aug. 20, 2020, file photo supporters watch the program outside the venue where Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden is speaking, during the Democratic National Convention at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware.
Every 30 Seconds
How Puerto Ricans in central Florida may decide the US election
Lauren Groff and the cover of her new book, “Florida.”
Books
Unexpected gains in Gainesville
Green algae bloom in Florida
Environment
Florida’s ‘red tide’ could help turn the state blue
Man in protective gear points large gun at man holding a toddler, at close range. Toddler is screaming.
Media
An iconic image challenged the politics of Cuban Americans
Girl in room with Mother's Day balloon in front of her face
Immigration
This mother, already deported, doesn’t know if she’ll ever be reunited with the daughter taken from her at the US border
Three women on stage gesticulating, one with blackface pounding her chest
Arts, Culture & Media
A Miami theater group has a change of heart over blackface
People take photos with there phones of man standing in middle of a crowd
Global Politics
In the diaspora, Colombia’s presidential election is as much about the past as the future
Judy Blume and her younger self pose in front of her childhood apartment building in Miami Beach.
Books
Are you there, Florida? It’s me, Margaret.
Lauren Groff and the cover of her new book, “Florida.”
Books
Unexpected gains in Gainesville
Young girl walking on lawn, holding teddy bears
Immigration
For this mother and daughter, separated a year ago at the southern border, Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy isn’t new
American Icons: The Disney Parks
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American Icons: The Disney Parks
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Arts, Culture & Media
Carl Hiaasen’s Sunshine Noir
Flamingos have enjoyed a resurgence in Florida over the last 50 years. Notice that the young flamingo in the middle is gray and not the iconic pink. Flamingos gain their pinkish color over time through their diet — mainly shrimp.
Science
New study sheds light on the debate over the origins of flamingos in Florida
Blurry image of woman in pink hodded sweatshirt standing in front of window, with reflection of trees
Conflict
With smuggling costs skyrocketing, parents balance risk and debt for their children’s future
Wild Horses, Hidden Structures Behind Structures, Florida Flamingos. Feb 23, 2018, Part 1
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Two men hug in room with many people around them
Justice
An immigrant detainee is sent over 1,000 miles away from his family and lawyer — and fights to return
A man leans on a colorfully painted wall and looks over his right shoulder.
Conflict
On his commute to campus he could soon risk a ticket — and deportation
Satellite Beach has rejected the anything-goes approach of much of Florida, and the city wants its new boutique hotel to be a model for environmentally responsible development. But is even one new building in this region one too many?
Development
This new green building may be just the thing to help a Florida town stand up to climate change. Or not.
Magali Torres
Education
For one immigrant in Florida, a DACA fix would mean ‘peace of mind’
Florida panther
Science
Keeping tabs on the elusive Florida panther
puerto rico
Education
Some Puerto Rican college students displaced by Hurricane Maria have already started classes again — in Florida
books in a library
Education
Florida allows any resident to challenge textbooks — and it has some science supporters concerned
Zika virus
Health
US officials are rushing to develop a Zika vaccine by 2017
Ernst Baptiste, coach of the Little Haiti Football Club boys team, directs his players onto the field to start drills.
Education
Coaching kids from Haiti all the way to college
Little Haiti
Culture
Will hipsters erase the distinctive street art of Miami’s Little Haiti?
Global Politics
Crist reportedly to run for Senate as Independent
Global Politics
Prosecutor files murder charge against George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin killing
Global Politics
Three-way races in key places
Global Politics
Rebuilding the GOP one Twitter at a time
Arts, Culture & Media
The fantasy side of Florida in ‘Swamplandia!’
In Wake of Zimmerman Verdict, Stevie Wonder Boycotts Florida Venues
Business, Economics and Jobs
Why Some Miami Businesses Now Accept Argentine Pesos
Alligators All Around
That’s So Miami: Finding Poetry in City Life
What Makes Our Cities Unique: The Coral Castle
Confusion in Florida’s Early Voting
Justice Department to Florida: End Voter Purge Effort
Ph.D’s on Food Stamps?
George Zimmerman in Custody and Charged with Second Degree Murder
Zimmerman in Police Custody, Charged with Second Degree Murder
Author Carl Hiaasen on ‘Chomp’
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Leads Charge Against ACA
Earth Ear – Frog Sing-along
Thousands Rally in Florida for Trayvon Martin; Sanford Police Chief Steps Down
Co-Sponsor of Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Discusses Trayvon Martin Shooting
Trayvon Martin Case Prompts Reflections on Law, Order, and Community
Earth Ear
Marco Rubio’s Mormon Past Comes to Light
Business, Economics and Jobs
Brazilian Home Buyers Spark a Miami Comeback
Polls Open in Florida on GOP Primary Day
Emperor Penguins adults with chicks in Antarctica.
Environment
Sea Levels May Rise Faster Than Expected
Arts, Culture & Media
Locos por Juana, from Colombia, via Miami
Ten Years of Art Basel Miami
Arts, Culture & Media
Florida Gallery Investigates Nazi Stolen Art
Protecting a Florida Treasure
Global Politics
Bob Graham: From Senator to Novelist
Reducing CO2 From the Top Down