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WATCH LIVE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry Day 3

The U.S. House of Representatives is holding open hearings in its impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, have been called to testify.

Mystery Condition Leaves Panther Kittens Orphaned

A mysterious neurological condition that impacts an animal's ability to control their hind legs has Florida wildlife officials stumped and left panther kittens orphaned. The panther mother was the second confirmed case of the disorder, but footage from trail cameras suggests more of Florida's panthers may be impacted.

Report: Florida's Lack Of Medicaid Expansion Cost 2,800 Lives

Federal Corruption Probe Leads 29 Indicted in Panhandle

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Encore: The History of Soul Music in the Sunshine State

When you think of soul music, the state of Florida is not likely to spring to mind first. But, along with cities like Detroit, Memphis, and New Orleans, the Sunshine State also has a rich history in the world of soul music. We’re listening back to a conversation we had in February of this year with John Capouya , author of “Florida Soul: From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band” - and Associate Professor of Journalism at the University of Tampa . He sat down with Julie Glenn ahead of his presentation at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers on Florida’s Soul Music Heritage.

Environmentalist Faces 4.3 Million Dollar Fine for Her Advocacy Efforts

Singer-Songwriter Kyle Anne Drops New Album & Performs Live!

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Impeachment Public Hearings Week 2 — Who Is Testifying And What Happens Next

Updated on November 18 at 4:30 p.m. ET The House impeachment inquiry begins its second week of public hearings with the Intelligence Committee scheduled to hear testimony from nine more witnesses over three days. Last week, Democrats launched the public phase of the inquiry with testimony from three career public servants: William Taylor , the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine; George Kent , the deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs; and Marie Yovanovitch , the...

#OkBoomer Vs. #OkMillennial: Workplace Nightmare, Or Just A Meme?

Cybercrime Booms As Scammers Hack Human Nature To Steal Billions

Hepatitis A Outbreak Adds 58 Cases

By editor • Nov 18, 2019

Florida had 58 hepatitis A cases reported last week, bringing the total number of cases this year to 3,028 as of Saturday, according to the state Department of Health.

Federal Corruption Probe Leads 29 Indicted in Panhandle

By Valerie Crowder • Nov 18, 2019

A federal grand jury has indicted more than two dozen people in the Panhandle accused of illegally pocketing drought assistance money.

Oaks Instead Of Palm Trees? Florida’s Iconic Palms Don’t Cut It With Climate Change

By Kimberly Miller • Nov 18, 2019

They are iconic to Florida, but palm trees offer little shade to urban heat islands and capture very small amounts of carbon, a greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

Report: Florida's Lack Of Medicaid Expansion Cost 2,800 Lives

By Daylina Miller • Nov 18, 2019

A new report says as many as 2,776 older Floridians died prematurely between 2014 and 2017 because of the state’s failure to expand Medicaid, second only to Texas, which lost 2,920 lives.

Republicans Back UF Student President Over Trump Jr. Visit

By News Service of Florida • Nov 18, 2019

Leaders of the Republican Party of Florida on Friday sent out a blast email to support University of Florida student body President Michael Murphy, who faces impeachment over his decision to bring Donald Trump Jr. to campus last month.

Mystery Condition Leaves Panther Kittens Orphaned

By Delaney Brown • Nov 18, 2019

A mysterious neurological condition that impacts an animal's ability to control their hind legs has Florida wildlife officials stumped and left panther kittens orphaned.

The panther mother was the second confirmed case of the disorder, but footage from trail cameras suggests more of Florida's panthers may be impacted.

Florida Judge Clears Student Who Threatened School Shooting And Draws Town’s Wrath

By Associated Press • Nov 18, 2019

Anxieties multiplied quickly across Baker County, a mostly rural community of 28,000 in northern Florida, when news spread that a 15-year-old had planned a massacre at the county’s only high school.

State Attorney Amira Fox's Office Pioneers District-Wide Human Trafficking Data Project

By Andrea Perdomo • Nov 15, 2019

Concrete data on human trafficking is elusive, and Thursday, State Attorney Amira Fox was in Fort Myers to talk about her office's efforts to fill numerous gaps.

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Lee County Recieves FEMA Reimbursement For Irma Recovery

By Andrea Perdomo • Nov 15, 2019

Lee County Commissioners received the largest reimbursement of funds this week from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reinburse for Hurricane Irma recovery costs.

Lee County recieved $17.7 million for debris removal related to the 2017 storm.

According to Lee County officials, 2.7 million cubic yards of debris was collected after the storm passed - enough to fill about 820 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The county spent $37.4 million to remove it all.

UF Students Threaten Impeachment For Trump JR. Visit

By Associated Press • Nov 15, 2019

Donald Trump isn’t the only president facing an impeachment inquiry. The student body president of the University of Florida is facing an impeachment threat for spending $50,000 in student fees to bring Trump’s eldest son and his girlfriend to campus.

Members of the university’s student senate on Tuesday filed a resolution to impeach Student Body President Michael Murphy for malfeasance and abuse of power.

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WATCH LIVE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry Day 3

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Mystery Condition Leaves Panther Kittens Orphaned

Report: Florida's Lack Of Medicaid Expansion Cost 2,800 Lives

Federal Corruption Probe Leads 29 Indicted in Panhandle

Gulf Coast Live

Encore: The History of Soul Music in the Sunshine State

Environmentalist Faces 4.3 Million Dollar Fine for Her Advocacy Efforts

Singer-Songwriter Kyle Anne Drops New Album & Performs Live!

National News

Impeachment Public Hearings Week 2 — Who Is Testifying And What Happens Next

#OkBoomer Vs. #OkMillennial: Workplace Nightmare, Or Just A Meme?

Cybercrime Booms As Scammers Hack Human Nature To Steal Billions

Hepatitis A Outbreak Adds 58 Cases

Federal Corruption Probe Leads 29 Indicted in Panhandle

Oaks Instead Of Palm Trees? Florida’s Iconic Palms Don’t Cut It With Climate Change

Report: Florida's Lack Of Medicaid Expansion Cost 2,800 Lives

Republicans Back UF Student President Over Trump Jr. Visit

Mystery Condition Leaves Panther Kittens Orphaned

Florida Judge Clears Student Who Threatened School Shooting And Draws Town’s Wrath

State Attorney Amira Fox's Office Pioneers District-Wide Human Trafficking Data Project

Lee County Recieves FEMA Reimbursement For Irma Recovery

UF Students Threaten Impeachment For Trump JR. Visit

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