Florida

‘Any number of rights could be next’ if Roe v Wade goes, says Buttigieg
US transportation secretary says supreme court’s ruling could determine future generations’ freedoms
Kate Connolly in Berlin
21, May, 2022 @6:00 AM

Ringling Bros circus returns after five years – without animals
Famous circus ended 146-year-run in January 2017 after customer sales declined in wake of criticism over animal acts
Staff and agencies
18, May, 2022 @3:43 PM

Judge strikes down Florida governor’s ‘unconstitutional’ election map
Blow to Ron DeSantis as judge says new congressional districts made it harder for Black voters to elect their preferred candidates
Sam Levine
11, May, 2022 @5:56 PM

Passenger with no flying experience lands plane after pilot incapacitated
Air traffic controller guided descent to Boca Raton airport in Florida after passenger radioed: ‘I’ve got a serious situation here’
Maya Yang
11, May, 2022 @1:03 PM

DeSantis signs bill for Florida students to learn about ‘victims of communism’
Florida governor establishes ‘victims of communism day’ and students must receive at least 45 minutes’ instruction every November
Richard Luscombe in Miami
10, May, 2022 @3:58 PM

How Disney found its pride – and riled the American right
Once known for its ‘traditional’ values, the entertainment giant is battling US conservatives over an anti-gay bill. Indeed the House of Mouse has had a long relationship with the LGBTQ+ community
Steve Rose
07, May, 2022 @12:00 PM

Florida pension fund sues Elon Musk and Twitter to stop buyout
The class-action lawsuit argues that the deal cannot close before 2025
Guardian staff and agencies
06, May, 2022 @9:22 PM

Gator aid: Florida couple call for help after can-do alligator drinks Diet Cokes
Uninvited guest surprised Naples homeowners when they opened door to garage after hearing a crash
Richard Luscombe in Miami
02, May, 2022 @6:00 AM

Ron DeSantis Disney attack violates Republican principles, GOP rival says
Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas appears to have no problem with anti-LGBTQ+ policies but says private business should not be target
Richard Luscombe in Miami
01, May, 2022 @4:41 PM

‘Hurtful and insulting’: Florida teachers react to the ‘don’t say gay’ bill
Educators fear the wave of anti-gay laws threaten the supportive environments they try to build for LGBTQ students
Michael Sainato in Tampa, Florida
29, Apr, 2022 @9:00 AM

Fish on drugs: cocktail of medications is ‘contaminating ocean food chain’
Study in Florida finds ‘widespread’ traces of a total of 58 medications including heart drugs, opioids, antidepressants and antifungals in increasingly rare bonefish and their prey
Salomé Gómez-Upegui
29, Apr, 2022 @6:00 AM

Disney tells investors Florida’s attempts to repeal private district are unlawful
Move could thwart state’s retaliation against company’s opposition to ‘don’t say gay’ law
Adam Gabbatt and agencies
28, Apr, 2022 @1:22 PM
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