Last month, in a now-viral opinion piece called “When Novels Mattered,” New York Times columnist David Brooks bemoaned what he sees as the increasing irrelevance of literary fiction to American life. Gone are the days when John Updike, Norman Mailer and Toni Morrison dominated bestseller lists; now, fantasy and genre fiction rule. I’m not going […]
Florida sheriff upgrades charges for illegal immigrant accused of DUI hit-and-run – Fox News
… Florida, after driving drunk, crashing into someone's fence and fleeing the scene. Show More. Tags. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS · IMMIGRATION · CRIME · WORLD … Source link
Florida will phase out certificates of completion for students with disabilities
The Florida Board of Education voted to sunset certificates of completion for students with disabilities who attend K-12 schools in the state. These certificates were awarded to students who couldn’t complete the coursework needed for a diploma. Under a new Florida law, HB 1105, and the board’s vote, students with disabilities will no longer be […]
Jacksonville mother of 5 missing for 2 days found alive in woods – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville woman who disappeared Monday was found alive in the woods Wednesday after a massive rescue effort by police and firefighters. Kayla Bailey was last seen early Monday morning by one of her daughters as she left her home on Maxville Boulevard, her family told Action News Jax. Authorities said she […]
Stockton driver could face deportation, homicide charges after Florida crash
Singh is charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and is facing possible deportation STOCKTON, California — A deadly crash in Florida that killed three people is now fueling a national political fight and the driver at the center of it is from Stockton. Authorities say 28-year-old Harjinder Singh was behind the wheel of a […]
Florida executes Kayle Bates in record 10th execution of 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Florida on Tuesday put to death a man convicted of abducting a woman from an insurance office and fatally stabbing her. Kayle Bates, 67, was pronounced dead at 6:17 p.m. after a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. His death sentence was handed down after […]
Former Alabama Governor Urges Use of Clemency, Criticizes Florida’s Execution Process as “Shrouded in Secrecy”
Mike Disharoon, CC BY-SA 2.0 2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons In an August 14, 2025, op-ed in the South Florida Sun Sentinel, former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman revealed he has “lived to regret” not commuting death sentences while he was in office, and criticized Florida’s execution selection process, citing serious concerns with secrecy and racial bias. Writing […]
Why are US and state flags in Florida at half-staff today?
The governor’s directive is in memory of State Rep. Joe Casello, a veteran state legislator and former Boynton Beach commissioner, who died July 18. Gov. Ron DeSantis holds immigration press event in Palm Beach County Gov. Ron DeSantis holds immigration Palm Beach County press event with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, State Rep. Mike Caruso and FDLE Commissioner […]
Does combat deserve clemency? Florida to execute fourth veteran this year – NewsNation
“Not every single combat veteran is going to come back to commit violent crime; however, it's inescapable that their exposure to the kinetics is going … Source link
JSO arrests husband of missing Duval County mother who could be in danger, jail records show
MAXVILLE, Fla. – The husband of a woman who has been missing from her Maxville home since Sunday evening has been arrested, according to Duval County jail records. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it believes Kayla Bailey, 34, may be in danger and has asked for the community’s help to determine if she is safe. […]










