Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.
Category: Florida
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Fruit Purée Pouches May Contain Lead, F.D.A. Warns Parents
Children who have had WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches should get a blood test, federal officials said. An investigation found that the purée had “extremely high concentrations of lead.”
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Jimmy Buffett’s Will Appoints His Wife as Executor of His Estate
The document, filed in Florida, did not reveal much about the musician and businessman’s final wishes, but it directed that a majority of his assets be held in a trust.
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Victor Jara Killing: Ex-Chilean Soldier Arrested in Florida
Pedro Barrientos, 74, is accused of killing the popular Chilean singer in 1973. In a civil case, Mr. Barrientos was accused of bragging about shooting Mr. Jara twice in the head.
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U.A.W. Workers at Mack Truck Go on Strike
The strike at the truck manufacturer by 4,000 members of the United Automobile Workers comes in the middle of the union’s strikes at three large U.S. car companies.
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‘Wedgie’ on Disney Water Slide Caused Severe Injuries, Lawsuit Says
Emma McGuinness suffered “permanent bodily injury” on a visit to Disney World in Florida in 2019, according to a lawsuit that accuses Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of negligence.
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Lucy Morgan, Feared and Revered Florida Reporter, Dies at 82
Her investigations upended rural sheriffs’ departments, exposed state senators’ misdeeds and exemplified the power of a past era in American newspapering.
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Paddle Boarding Florida’s ‘Spring Runs’
Underground springs create short, clear creeks in the state’s interior, and a paddle board is the perfect way to explore them.
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Paddle boarding Florida’s ‘Spring Runs’
Underground springs create short, clear creeks in the state’s interior, and a paddle board is the perfect way to explore them.
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Disney Changes Gears in Suits Against DeSantis and Allies
Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for president, have been sparring for more than a year over a special tax district that encompasses Disney World.
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Canada Issues Travel Warning for L.G.B.T.Q. Citizens Visiting U.S.
Advice that travelers to the U.S. “check relevant state and local laws” came in response to rules this year restricting transgender care, drag shows and sports participation.