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Florida man executed for 1982 killing of abducted woman

Florida man executed for 1982 killing of abducted woman, in state's 10th execution of 2025

The 10th execution carried out by the state of Florida in 2025 extends the state's record for executions in a single year.

Fox News on MSN · 15h

Florida executes man for 1982 murder of insurance office worker abducted from office

Kayle Bates, 67, was put to death on Tuesday in Florida for the 1982 fatal stabbing and kidnapping of Janet White from an insurance office.

The Associated Press on MSN · 17h

Florida man executed for 1982 killing of woman abducted from an insurance office

Kayle Bates, 67, was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and attempted sexual battery in the June 14, 1982, killing of Janet White.

Hurricane Erin, Florida

Orlando Sentinel · 7h

Hurricane Erin swells in Atlantic kicking up dangerous surf for Florida; NHC tracks 2 more systems

Hurricane Erin on Wednesday grew in size as it made its way up into the Atlantic off the U.S. East Coast with tropical-storm conditions forecast to hit North Carolina and dangerous surf left

USA Today · 4h

Where is Hurricane Erin? Rip currents, rough surf making Florida beaches dangerous

Hurricane Erin is located east of Florida Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, as it continues to move north-northwest, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Erin weakened more overnight,

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 35m

Hurricane Erin lashes North Carolina with dangerous surf - but what about the 2 other tropical systems?

A massive Hurricane Erin churns off the East Coast, bringing dangerous waves to vulnerable areas along the North Carolina coast. Here's the latest.

Florida tourism numbers up despite drop in Canadian visitors

Tourism from Canada is down this year amid controversies about issues such as the U.S. imposing tariffs and President Donald ...

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DeSantis awards posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom to Jimmy Buffett, Florida lawmakers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posthumously awarded five notable Floridians with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, one of the ...

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Florida director of state lands resigns months after predecessor

Less than four months after Florida’s state lands director abruptly resigned amid a controversy about the state trading away ...

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Florida changes law on corporal punishment in schools

A bill requires parental consent for the use of corporal punishment, either for the entire school year or before each ...

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Visiting this Florida beach town? Why a chocolate factory may lure you inside

What do you do when getting some R & R at a Florida beach town? Hit the beach, of course. But a new shop on Anna Maria Island ...

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Eight Florida Gators named to 2025 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team

Florida football had eight players named to the 2025 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team ahead of the opening kickoff.

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DeSantis says Trump isn’t trying to ban mail voting in Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he doesn’t think President Donald Trump’s desire to ban voting by mail ...

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Truck driver in deadly Florida Turnpike crash signs extradition in California

Harjinder Singh, accused of causing a Florida Turnpike crash that killed three South Floridians, signed extradition papers ...

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Florida sues textbook companies, claiming they overcharged some schools

The DeSantis administration has been battling textbook companies since 2022, alleging they include “woke” topics like ...

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