TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A second Democrat has opened a campaign account to run in 2026 for the Florida House seat held by Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville. Reginald Gaffney opened the account on Wednesday in Duval County’s House District 13, according to the state Division of Elections website. Democrat Shemiah Faye Rutledge opened an account in […]
Why the death penalty is being used more in the US this year
“This is not an uptick of executions nationally — this is really down to just a few states,” said Robin Maher, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center. Chief among them is Florida, which has already carried out 13 executions after performing just one last year. The increase comes as President Donald Trump has […]
Could Clearwater become the first Florida city in 20 years to run its own power utility?
“We know it's going to be a fight and it's going to take time,” said Clearwater City Council member David Albritton after the board approved the study … Source link
Florida St. vs Notre Dame DI Women's Soccer Game Summary – October 9th, 2025
Live scores from the Florida St. and Notre Dame DI Women's Soccer game, including box scores, individual and team statistics and play-by-play. Source link
Trump and White House used footage from Florida to show ‘chaos’ in Chicago, report claims
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting […]
Florida police discover large thermos shoved up repeat offender’s butt during his 26th arrest
He’s in hot water. A Florida man booked for alleged drug possession was also carrying much larger contraband — a thermos that he apparently shoved up his rectum before he was captured, authorities said. Walter Frymire, 51, was arrested for the 26th time Saturday evening after someone called in reports of a naked man in […]
The Growing Movement to Boycott Publix: A Response to Open Carry Policies
Introduction to the Boycott Movement In recent times, a silent but growing movement has emerged urging consumers to boycott Publix supermarkets. This campaign is largely driven by Publix’s controversial decision to permit open carry of firearms within their grocery stores, allowing both customers and employees to enter with loaded guns. Such policies have sparked angst […]
Deported after reporting sexual assault: A Florida worker's fight for justice – Prism
Nicole told Prism that she had been subject to the criminal legal system before. A few years ago, she said police arrested her after responding to a … Source link
Seeking Justice for Ruth Brenneman
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is assisting in the identification of more than 600 deceased children whose names are still unknown. It’s meticulous, often heartbreaking work, but it’s not without breakthroughs. Over the years, NCMEC has helped identify more than 400 children. “When a child finally gets their name back, it’s […]
Publix will 'follow' change in Florida's open carry law, company says – WFLA
… Florida law allows the open carry of firearms. Publix follows all federal, state and local laws,” said a spokesperson in an email to News Channel 8. Source link








