Florida
Millions in US ‘race against the clock’ to pay the rent and stave off eviction
CDC eviction moratorium ends on 30 June – and in the vast majority of states, help could arrive too late, housing advocates say
Amanda Holpuch in New York
17, Jun, 2021 @9:00 AM
Mysterious packages washed ashore at Cape Canaveral turn out to be cocaine
Wildlife manager discovers nearly 20 packages at Florida space force station
Richard Luscombe in Miami
14, Jun, 2021 @10:30 AM
Excited, pursuing bear: Florida officials seek unusual urban visitor
Sightings of black bear continue but state wildlife officials unsuccessful in attempts to trap and relocate it
Guardian staff and agencies
06, Jun, 2021 @7:25 PM
The Everglades are dying. An alliance between Biden and Republicans could save them
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a $3.4bn deal to restore the freshwater preserve and Biden has earmarked funds to help
Francisco Alvarado
03, Jun, 2021 @10:00 AM
Sharp rise in Florida manatee deaths as algal blooms hasten food depletion
Death toll at 749, on course to pass high mark set in 2018, as pollution including nutrient runoff kills seagrass
Richard Luscombe in Miami
31, May, 2021 @6:00 AM
Two dead and more than 20 injured in Florida banquet hall shooting
Police lament ‘despicable act of gun violence’ after three people open fire indiscriminately on concert crowd
Richard Luscombe in Miami
30, May, 2021 @5:45 PM
Trayvon Martin family lawyer Natalie Jackson announces run for Congress
Florida attorney who has received endorsements from Benjamin Crump and Philonise Floyd is running to replace Val Demings
Alexandra Villarreal
27, May, 2021 @6:13 PM
Miami’s chief heat officer calls for action on ‘silent killer’ in climate crisis
Jane Gilbert urges greater federal and state response to lethal threat posed by rising temperatures
Oliver Milman
27, May, 2021 @8:45 AM
Florida governor signs law against tech firms de-platforming politicians
Ron DeSantis portrays measure as blow to Silicon Valley ‘censorship’ but experts call law ‘obviously unconstitutional’
Richard Luscombe in Miami
25, May, 2021 @2:25 PM
Anger after high school alters girls’ photos to cover chests and shoulders
Bartram Trail high school in Florida censored 80 yearbook photos, while portraits of males were unchanged
Richard Luscombe in Florida
24, May, 2021 @6:13 PM
Trump bills Secret Service $40,000 at Mar-a-Lago since leaving office
Records obtained by Washington Post show agency paid $396.15 every night since 20 January until at least 30 April
Gloria Oladipo
21, May, 2021 @7:40 PM
Val Demings likely to run for Senate against Marco Rubio – report
Demings, who was considered a potential vice-president to Joe Biden, is ‘98.6%’ certain to run against senator, reports Politico
Martin Pengelly
18, May, 2021 @12:53 PM
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