Possible Recounts Loom in Tight Florida Gov, Senate Contests
In the governor's race, Democrat Andrew Gillum's campaign said Thursday it's readying for a possible recount.
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Red Tide is Plaguing Beaches on Both of Florida’s Coasts
While the Gulf Coast has suffered the brunt of the toxic algae outbreak all summer, it only just showed up this week on the Atlantic beaches of South Florida.
Florida Taco Bell Employee Fired After Refusing to Take English-Speaking Customer’s Order
The incident at a Hialeah drive-thru formed the basis of a viral Facebook video.
Woman Stands by Descriptions of Sexual Harassment in Viral ‘Human Trafficking’ Video
Sexual harassment in public spaces is widespread, but police said they had no evidence of traffickers targeting women in Pinellas County, Florida.
Did a Florida Judge Give Vastly Different Sentences to Two Men, Whose Only Difference Was Their Race?
A viral meme, based on a piece of investigative journalism, left out some important context in the cases of Chase Legleitner and Lamar Lloyd.
Singer Chris Brown Arrested for Felony Battery in Florida
Tampa Police released more details about the battery warrant after Brown posted $2,000 bond to be released from the Palm Beach County Jail.
Authorities: Rapper XXXTentacion Shot Dead in Florida
The 20-year-old rising star, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was pronounced dead at a Fort Lauderdale-area hospital.
Woman Named Crystal Methvin Arrested for Drug Possession
Florida police arrested the woman on drug charges after they allegedly found her in possession of methamphetamines.
Is This an Image of Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaching Pensacola Beach?
An image purportedly showing a huge, ominous storm approaching a Florida beach town is actually a digital composite of several images.
Did a Second Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy Die After ‘Exposing’ the Parkland Shooting?
Several conspiracy sites attempted to link the deaths of two Broward County sheriff's deputies, suggesting a mysterious connection to a school shooting.
Flag Controversy at Jaguar Power Sports in Florida
City of Jacksonville employee Melinda Power was targeted by Jaguar Power Sports after citing the store for violating local signage codes.
Did David Hogg Lie About Being on Campus During Mass Shooting?
Conspiracy theorists used an out-of-context clip to raise "questions" about a statement made by a Parkland, Florida mass shooting survivor turned gun-control advocate.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Did Tanya McDowell Get 5 Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School While Felicity Huffman Got 14 Days?
Memes comparing Tanya McDowell to various school-related criminal cases surface frequently.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.