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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Multistate Sign Thefts
Politics
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A Florida man pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of signs from public lands across four states and selling or attempting to sell them. GPS data from his work vehicle helped investigators link him to the thefts; he faces up to 10 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing in December 2026.
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Florida Man Accused of Impersonating ICE, Intimidating Voters
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A Florida man was arrested at a Miami-Dade College polling site during Brazil’s election after allegedly posing as an ICE agent in a costume and frightening voters. Authorities said he admitted he was not a federal agent; he faces charges including voter intimidation, conspiracy to commit bribery and unlawful use of a police badge.
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Four men face child sex abuse charges
Health
— Oct 3, 2026
Authorities in New York, Virginia and Florida reported several separate child sexual abuse-related cases: a Nassau man was arrested on allegations involving abuse images and an illegally possessed firearm, a Virginia man was indicted on 100 additional image-possession charges, and a Lake Worth man faces 30 such counts. In another Florida case, a 22-year-old was charged with sexual battery and molestation based on allegations of abuse years earlier; he denied the claims.
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Gainesville Man Charged as Infant Remains Critical
Health
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In Gainesville, Georgia, Ulices Govanni Aldaco was arrested on child abuse and aggravated sexual battery charges after a 5-month-old was hospitalized in critical condition with injuries police say were consistent with abuse and sexual trauma; the investigation continues. In Gainesville, Florida, Anthony Levern Tumblin was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and others, throwing objects that injured a victim and damaged vehicles.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 13h
FBI Finds Thousands of Roosters at Florida Cockfighting Site
World
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An FBI search of a 10-acre property in Southwest Miami-Dade uncovered a suspected cockfighting operation with several thousand roosters, training rings and fighting equipment. A 52-year-old man was arrested and faces charges including animal cruelty and possessing animals for fighting; the investigation began as part of an unrelated inquiry.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Sarasota Pride Festival Plans October Street Celebration
Lifestyle
— 5d
Manatee Community Foundation’s leadership transition highlights stewardship and civic engagement, with local groups offering nonpartisan education on Florida ballot measures; Sarasota author John Capozzi has earned four more Florida Authors and Publishers Association awards. Other local events include the November Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda and Sarasota’s free, all-ages Gulfcoast Pride Festival and Street Party on October 24.
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Whole Foods plans openings in Los Angeles, Bradenton
Business
— Oct 4, 2026
Whole Foods plans to open its first Manatee County store in Bradenton on Nov. 5, 2026, featuring more than 450 Florida-sourced products, and a 63,082-square-foot flagship in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, with a taproom, expanded specialty offerings and more than 1,900 California-sourced items. The Bradenton store will be the chain’s 40th in Florida; the Los Angeles location replaces its longtime Fairfax store nearby.
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Second Affordable Flying Expo planned for Lakeland
Business
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The Affordable Flying Expo will return November 13–15, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida, bringing together manufacturers, pilots, builders and newcomers focused on affordable personal aviation as the industry responds to MOSAIC. Organizers describe it as a smaller, hands-on marketplace distinct from major aviation shows, with the 2026 event prospectus now available.
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Florida State Routs Virginia 38-7
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— Oct 1, 2026
Florida State hosts Virginia in a pivotal ACC matchup, seeking to improve on a 2-2 start and address defensive struggles against a Cavaliers team that has opened 3-1. Virginia won the teams’ 2025 meeting in double overtime, while both sides will manage significant availability concerns ahead of Saturday’s game.
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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit
Pager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.
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Louisiana Doctor Charged in 7-Year-Old's Florida Drowning
World
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Louisiana doctor Sukanthini Subbiah was charged with aggravated manslaughter after seven-year-old Khushil Bandi drowned at an Orlando-area pool while in her care. Police say surveillance footage showed her delaying several minutes before seeking help, contradicting her account; Subbiah said she froze, and the boy later died at a hospital.
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Bahnsen Group plans $1.1B Naples acquisition
Business
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The Bahnsen Group is bringing Hightower Naples, a $1.1 billion wealth management practice led by David Emma and Mark Masterson, under its brand in a deal expected to close at year-end 2026. The move is the first Hightower practice to join the Bahnsen flagship franchise, adding a second Florida office and lifting the group’s assets to about $11.6 billion.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Search Continues for Missing Florida Paddler
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— Sep 13, 2026
Police across several areas are appealing for information on missing people, including Andrew Kurt in Basildon and a 13-year-old girl with links to Stockport, while Merseyside police continue to search for Alisha Lavery and investigators in Middlefield probe a death after a body was found. In Worcestershire, the 71-year-old Pershore man was found safe, and in Wellington a missing person was located by a member of the public with Exmoor Search and Rescue assisting.
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Seattle Kraken Open 2026-27 Season 2-2
Sports
— Oct 4, 2026
Fantasy hockey managers entering the 2026 NHL season’s second week can target hot-starting Oilers winger Vasily Podkolzin and account for team schedules when streaming players; Boston faces Utah and Philadelphia, while six teams play only twice. Florida’s outlook has taken a major hit with Aleksander Barkov sidelined long term, and early breakouts such as Evan Bouchard’s opening-night hat trick are reminders that the first week can quickly upend draft expectations.
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Watch: Florida Man Cries Thanking DeSantis for Hurricane Aid, Then Does a 180 and Blasts Biden
Opinion
— Oct 11, 2022
Leave it to Florida Man to say just what you were thinking … but in a way that can’t be repeated in front of women and children. In a short video shared Wednesday on TikTok, a man who introduced himself as Joey…
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 14h
Florida Man With Flaming Propane Tank Lights Restaurant Ablaze, Police Video Shows
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— Jul 10, 2026
Authorities arrested a Florida man for arson after video showed him setting a Tampa business ablaze Wednesday.
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Florida Man Gored By Bison At Yellowstone National Park
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— May 9, 2025
A man from Cape Coral, Florida, was reportedly attacked by a bison while he was visiting Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming on Saturday. According to Fox 35 , the 47-year-old man was attacked after he got too close to…
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Man Jumps Into Pond to Wrestle 8-Month-Old Puppy from Jaws of Alligator
Reporting
— May 15, 2021
Florida man. Alligator. Dog. The story almost writes itself — but this time the Florida man’s actions are more heroic than they are questionable, and the alligator ended up the real loser. On Tuesday morning, Mike McCoy…
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Beer Belly Wrestling, ‘Evading Arrest’ Obstacle and ‘Pool Noodle Mud Duel’ Among Events at Florida Man Games
Reporting
— Oct 26, 2023
Think the Olympics, but Florida style with events ranging from an “evading arrest” obstacle course to beer belly wrestling. Florida residents are bringing the first-ever “Florida Man Games” to life on February 24, 2024…
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Florida Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial
Reporting
— Apr 19, 2024
A Florida man set himself ablaze outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse where the trial of former President Donald Trump is being held. Police have announced that Maxwell Azzarello of St. Augustine is “currently…
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St. Teresa of Ávila Reforms the Carmelite Order
Teresa founds the Discalced Carmelites at Ávila.
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Florida Man Says He Drove Into Voter Tent Because He Does Not Like Trump: Police Report
Reporting
— Feb 12, 2020
A Florida man reportedly told police that he drove into a tent where Republicans were volunteering because he did not like President Donald Trump according to a police report published by the local Republican party. The…
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Man Passes Away On Florida Theme Park’s New Roller Coaster
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— Sep 19, 2025
A tragic incident has been reported at one of the newest theme parks in the world. A man in his 30s died Wednesday after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, according to the Orange County…
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Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Starting Deadly Palisades Fire That Killed 12 in California
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— Oct 8, 2025
Federal authorities announced Wednesday that a Florida man has been arrested in connection with the devastating Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area. The suspect…
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Watch: Florida Man Goes Viral for Colorful Endorsement of Ron DeSantis – 'And I'm a Democrat'
Opinion
— Oct 4, 2022
He’s probably not going to appear in any campaign ads this season, but the man in this video might have given Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis the strongest endorsement for next month’s election he’s gotten this year. The…
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Florida Man Sues Police Over Alleged Wrongful Arrest For AI Facial Recognition Error
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— Jun 11, 2026
Florida man Robert Dillon filed a lawsuit against police for what he believes is a wrongful arrest from an artificial intelligence facial recognition error. In 2023, Dillon — whose first name has also been reported as…
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 15h
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