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Pet groomer tossed cats into wall, left puppies in sink overnight, Florida police say
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article286645450.html
Ex-Florida GOP chair cleared of rape allegation, but police seek other charges: Police have cleared the ousted chair of the Florida Republican Party of rape ...
apnews.com/article/florida-republicans-christian-ziegler-rape-accusation-e3c9ef16c7d88883d2743357c50e1525
Quick Glance: Christian Ziegler Not Charged in Sexual Assault Case
- Sarasota police have decided not to file rape charges against former Florida Republican Party leader Christian Ziegler. This decision is based on a video he made of a sexual encounter, showing that the encounter 'was likely consensual.'
- An affidavit with probable cause for video voyeurism, a third-degree felony, was forwarded against Ziegler to the Sarasota County state attorney’s office.
- Ziegler's lawyer, Derek Byrd, expressed disappointment that the Sarasota Police 'punted' the decision on the video case, and added that Ziegler continues to cooperate with police.
- The accuser, whose name was not disclosed, told the police that she and the couple had agreed to meet again.
FBI arrests Florida man accused of threatening ‘mass casualty event’: A Florida man accused of posting online threats to carry out mass violence has been ...
cnn.com/2024/01/10/us/fbi-florida-man-threatening-mass-casualty-event/
Florida GOP ousts chairman under investigation for alleged rape: The Republican Party of Florida removed chairman Christian Ziegler on Monday in a bid to move ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/01/08/christian-ziegler-florida-gop-chairman/
Quick Glance: Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler amid rape claim
- Evan Power selected to replace Ziegler as state GOP chair.
- Party suspends Ziegler, demands resignation due to inability to lead amidst allegations.
- Ziegler and his wife admit prior consensual sexual relationship with accuser.
- Police investigating accusation of Ziegler raping woman after planned sexual encounter.
Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Now Investigated for ‘Video Voyeurism’: Sarasota cops are expanding their rape investigation, according to a new search ...
thedailybeast.com/florida-gop-chair-christian-ziegler-now-investigated-for-video-voyeurism
Quick Glance: Florida GOP Leader Paid Rape Accuser: Court Order
- Sarasota police recorded 3 calls between Christian Ziegler and his rape accuser, according to court documents.
- Ziegler offered his accuser money and diverted the conversation to his upcoming haircut.
Venice to limit tourist groups and ban loudspeakers: Venice has announced it will limit tourist walking groups to 25 people and ban the use of loudspeakers in ...
cnn.com/2023/12/31/travel/venice-restrictions-tourism-groups-loudspeaders-intl/
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Florida GOP begins push to remove leader Christian Ziegler after sexual assault allegation
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/17/florida-gop-remove-christian-ziegler-rape-allegation/71952284007/
Quick Glance: Florida Republicans Take Powers from Chairman Amid Criminal Probe
- The party removed almost all authority of embattled chairman Christian Ziegler.
- Ziegler was censured and stripped of duties and salary.
- Republicans consider the criminal investigation against Ziegler as serious and distracting.
- Adam McGill Ross, chairman of the Republican Party in Pinellas County, emphasized expectations for the chairman.
The Assault on the Mona Lisa Should Remind Us of Da Vinci Genius: No harm came to the masterpiece after a liquid assault, but the language of outrage is ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-30/the-assault-on-the-mona-lisa-should-remind-us-of-da-vinci-genius
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Florida school board votes for Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler to resign
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/sarasota-florida-school-board-bridget-ziegler-moms-for-liberty-rcna129318
Quick Glance: Florida School Board Recommends Resignation of Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Amid Republican Sex Scandal Fallout
- Florida school board recommends the resignation of a member embroiled in a sexual assault investigation involving her husband, the Republican Party state chairman.
- The board cannot directly remove Bridget Ziegler, but voted 4-1 for a resolution requesting her resignation due to intense media scrutiny and distractions to their critical mission.
- The resolution, authored by board Chair Karen Rose, expresses deep regret for the necessity of the action, citing irreparably harmful distractions caused by Ziegler's continued presence on the board.
- Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of the conservative group Moms for Liberty, has served on the board since 2014, appointed by then-Gov. Rick Scott.
Florida Cops Reportedly Have a Second Ziegler Sex Tape: Sarasota cops already had a video of Christian Ziegler and his rape accuser. Now they’ve obtained a ...
thedailybeast.com/florida-cops-reportedly-have-a-second-ziegler-sex-tape
Embattled Florida GOP chair demands buyout to quit, party members say: Christian Ziegler has refused to step down from his $120,000-a-year post despite a sexual ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/14/christian-ziegler-florida-republican-chair/
Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Won’t Quit Despite DeSantis’ Demands in Wake of Rape Claim
thedailybeast.com/florida-gop-chair-christian-ziegler-wont-quit-despite-desantis-demands-in-wake-of-rape-claim
Quick Glance: Investigation of Florida GOP Chairman
- Police in Sarasota, Florida, are conducting an investigation involving the Florida GOP Chairman, as confirmed by his attorney and a police report.
- Sarasota police confirmed the activity of the investigation without confirming details.
US faculty group: Florida higher education under assault from Republicans: The American Association of University Professors has released a blistering assessment ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/06/us-faculty-group-florida-higher-education-under-assault-from-republicans/
The Sex Scandal That Could Take Down Moms for Liberty: A threesome and a rape allegation have caused a crisis for the co-founder of the right-wing group and the ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/12/the-sex-scandal-that-could-take-down-moms-for-liberty.html
Sen. Rick Scott calls on Florida GOP chair to step down amid sexual assault allegation
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4342874-rick-scott-calls-florida-gop-chair-ziegler-resign-assault/
Quick Glance: Moms for Liberty Chapter Divides Over Allegations Against Christian Ziegler
- The chapter breaks with the organization after allegations of sexual assault against the co-founder and husband of the Florida GOP Chair emerged.
- The controversy continues over the allegations that Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler sexually assaulted a woman involved in a long-term relationship with him and his wife, the co-founder of Moms For Liberty.
- The Northumberland County, Pennsylvania chapter of Moms For Liberty announced on Monday that it will be splitting from the national organization.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for Ziegler to voluntarily resign from his post after the allegations emerged on Friday.
Florida: Mia has to prostitute herself - NZZ Akzent: In the American state of Florida, thousands of women live involuntarily in the sex trade ...
nzz.ch/podcast/florida-mia-muss-sich-prostituieren-nzz-akzent-ld.1763834
Florida man charged after threatening World Jewish Congress, DOJ says: A Florida man has been arrested and charged with calling the World Jewish Congress and ...
thehill.com/policy/national-security/4290201-florida-man-charged-threatening-world-jewish-congress-doj/
DeSantis appoints critics of campus diversity programs to Florida Polytechnic board
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/26/desantis-appoints-critics-of-campus-diversity-programs-to-florida-polytechnic-board/
Moms For Liberty co-founder in raunchy three-way sex relationship rape probe: Parental rights crusader and her hubby were allegedly part of a three-way sex ...
torontosun.com/news/world/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-in-raunchy-three-way-sex-relationship-rape-probe
Attorneys for college taken over by DeSantis allies threaten to sue ‘alternate’ school
sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/01/attorneys-for-college-taken-over-by-desantis-allies-threaten-to-sue-alternate-school/
'They just come, take a nice selfie ... and leave.' Overtourism returns, but cities are fighting back
cnbc.com/2023/10/09/cities-are-fighting-back-against-overtourism-venice-amsterdam-bali.html
A Snapchat video showed a Florida raccoon on fire. That didn’t end well for the narrator
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article280340444.html
2 Florida kids stole their mother’s car after she took away their electronics and they were pulled over 200 miles away, authorities say
cnn.com/2023/09/23/us/florida-children-steal-mothers-car/
Nine amateurs advanced through Stage 2 of LPGA Q-School. Now they have a decision to make
golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/nine-amateurs-advanced-stage-2-lpga-q-school-decision-to-make-about-pro/
The 25 Worst Cities for Identity Theft So Far This Year: Identity theft complaints are on track to surpass 1 million this year, but reported cases are higher in ...
money.com/worst-cities-identity-theft-2023/
After conservative overhaul, New College of Florida faces federal civil rights investigation
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/09/09/new-college-of-florida-under-investigation-after-desantis-overhaul/70807740007/
Parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie come face to face in court: Gabby Petito was murdered by her boyfriend Brian Laundrie during a cross-country road trip ...
the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-parents-murder-b2428001.html
Police seek contractor who took $118,000 from Hurricane Ian victims and did no work
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hurricane-ian-florida-scam-contractor-b2417372.html
Tropical depression forecast to become hurricane by Tuesday, threaten Florida: A tropical depression currently near the Yucatán Peninsula is expected to become a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/27/tropical-depression-forecast-to-become-hurricane-by-tuesday-threaten-florida/
Faculty turnover at New College ‘not a loss for Florida,’ DeSantis says: If departing professors were teaching “Marxist studies,” the governor said ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2023/07/27/faculty-turnover-new-college-not-loss-florida-desantis-says/
Paid articlePaid Man blackmailed teen boy as he posed as girl on Roblox and Discord, Florida cops say
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article278172607.html
New College asking for $2 million from Florida to set up ‘Freedom Institute’ to fight ‘cancel culture’
sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/07/new-college-asking-for-2-million-from-florida-to-set-up-freedom-institute-to-fight-cancel-culture/
The Sarasota Car Museum was already dealing with an eviction notice when their 930 Turbo was stolen. Luckily for them, the thief may not have been the ... Show more
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Museum’s Porsche 911 Turbo Recovered After Thief Registered With Salvage VIN: The thief that stole a rare 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo from the Sarasota Car Museum was ...
thedrive.com/news/museums-porsche-911-turbo-recovered-after-thief-registered-with-salvage-vin
Fried files ethics complaints over DeSantis campaign solicitation allegations: Democratic chair Nikki Fried filed ethics complaints against Gov ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/21/fried-files-ethics-complaints-over-desantis-campaign-solicitation-allegations/
Quick Glance: DeSantis Attacks Trump: 'Has No Chance' Against Biden
- Governor Ron DeSantis claims former President Donald Trump has no chance of winning against Joe Biden in the 2024 US election.
- Ron DeSantis may announce his candidacy for the 2024 US election as early as next week.
- Donald Trump is currently leading the Republican candidates field despite legal issues.
- Ron DeSantis is seen as an emerging star of the Republican Party.
New College of Florida wants $2 million for "cancel culture" center: The center would combat what interim president Richard Corcoran called "a ...
axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2023/07/26/new-college-florida-2-million-cancel-culture-center
Thief breaks in through roof of Venice's Lincoln Fine Wines: Customers who entered Lincoln Fine Wines in Venice offered a sense of “normalcy” for owner Nazmul ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-04/venice-man-tries-to-recover-after-wines-were-stolen
Fried files ethics complaints over DeSantis campaign solicitation allegations: Democratic chair Nikki Fried filed ethics complaints against Gov ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/21/fried-files-ethics-complaints-over-desantis-campaign-solicitation-allegations/
Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, race
pbs.org/newshour/politics/moms-for-liberty-rises-as-power-player-in-gop-politics-after-attacking-schools-over-gender-race
Driver stops for ‘stranded’ truck, sees poachers with dead alligator, Florida cops say
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article276641921.html
Conspiracy theories unneeded in explaining locally caught cases of malaria | Opinion
sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/13/conspiracy-theories-unneeded-in-explaining-locally-caught-cases-of-malaria-opinion/
Malaria Alert Issued by CDC After New Cases in Florida: Six malaria cases were confirmed to have been acquired in one Florida county - the first contracted in ...
newsweek.com/malaria-alert-issued-cdc-new-cases-florida-1811759
DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to defund diversity ...
cnn.com/2023/05/15/politics/desantis-signs-dei-defunding-bill/
Quick Glance: DeSantis Bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Florida Colleges
- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a controversial bill that dismantles diversity, equity, and inclusion at Florida's public universities and colleges.
- DeSantis called DEI 'a distraction from the core mission' of colleges during the ceremony at New College in Sarasota, a school that he wants to lead the way for a return to 'classical' education.
- Democrats who opposed the bill blasted DeSantis for signing it.
- New College has already banned DEI and changed its curriculum to focus on 'values' and 'technology.'
DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida’s public colleges: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that would bar the state’s colleges and ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2023/05/15/desantis-defunds-dei-programs-florida-colleges/
How DeSantis tarnishes his own economic record: The Florida governor could run for president on his state's economic success, alone. Instead ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/how-desantis-tarnishes-his-own-economic-record-185956069.html
Ron DeSantis-Picked College Board Censured Over 'Unprofessional' Behavior: Staff members at New College have voted in favor of a motion claiming trustees ...
newsweek.com/ron-desantis-new-college-florida-board-trustees-censured-education-1802102
Local Girl Scout earns Gold Award at ceremony: VENICE — Girl Scout Tristan Blankenship delivered handmade lap blankets to veterans at a Port Charlotte nursing ...
yoursun.com/northport/news/local-girl-scout-earns-gold-award-at-ceremony/article_20831ebe-e54b-11ed-b2ca-1382a695f8df.html
Clown Camp comes to Venice this summer: You, too, can be a clown.
yoursun.com/venice/news/clown-camp-comes-to-venice-this-summer/article_b9a1368c-e454-11ed-9f6b-dfb82b5d5d28.html
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning DEI initiatives in public colleges
npr.org/2023/05/15/1176210007/florida-ron-desantis-dei-ban-diversity
DeSantis’s plan to starve college diversity efforts advances in Florida: Florida legislation would limit what colleges teach about race in general education ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2023/04/21/florida-colleges-dei-bill-legislature/
Brian Laundrie's mother said she would help him 'dispose of a body' in letter: A disturbing letter Brian Laundrie's mother sent him was finally released to ...
metro.co.uk/2023/05/25/brian-laundries-mother-said-she-would-help-him-dispose-of-a-body-in-letter-18845056/
Two killed in I-75 hit and run: NORTH VENICE - Two passengers were killed in a pickup truck and the driver of a sedan was arrested for hit-and-run and DUI ...
yoursun.com/venice/news/two-killed-in-i-75-hit-and-run/article_bad053c8-dc4b-11ed-b1b9-931b485e27c2.html
Teen, 16, killed in wreck: BABCOCK RANCH — A 16-year-old boy was killed Wednesday morning after the vehicle he was riding in crashed into some palm trees ...
yoursun.com/charlotte/news/teen-16-killed-in-wreck/article_a1b28bd8-d3c5-11ed-a91a-abf8fb39f30c.html
Junior Leadership Charlotte celebrates 2023 graduates: PORT CHARLOTTE — The Junior Leadership Charlotte program recently honored its 2023 graduates.
yoursun.com/charlotte/news/junior-leadership-charlotte-celebrates-2023-graduates/article_9cf47540-f330-11ed-afcc-63d510db4171.html
A woman took a job at a Florida post office. Then $70,000 disappeared, police say
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article274578551.html
'How I Became a Pirate' great for children: FORT MYERS — Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre is debuting the musical, “How I Became A Pirate,” June 2-30.
yoursun.com/venice/news/how-i-became-a-pirate-great-for-children/article_608f7a24-ef60-11ed-b3c7-37b6798f082a.html
Gran Paradiso raises funds for community: WELLEN PARK — Residents at Gran Paradiso organized a Kentucky Derby party to raise funds for All Faiths Food Bank’s ...
yoursun.com/westvillagessun/news/gran-paradiso-raises-funds-for-community/article_284d9a7a-e9e7-11ed-a903-2bd7b54c5c5d.html
Circus Arts 'Wonderball' to feature Steve Aoki: The Circus Arts Conservatory presents a new event intended to enthrall existing supporters as well as bring new ...
yoursun.com/coastal/entertainment/circus-arts-wonderball-to-feature-steve-aoki/article_6c6e65a4-ca48-11ed-b03d-97680b5418c5.html
Port Charlotte woman killed in DeSoto County wreck: FORT OGDEN — A Port Charlotte woman was killed in a crash in DeSoto County on Friday night.
yoursun.com/arcadia/news/port-charlotte-woman-killed-in-desoto-county-wreck/article_ff497516-f1a4-11ed-86bc-0f2cf53a6301.html
Gavin Newsom: Ron DeSantis Is 'Scared' After Signing Florida’s New Concealed Carry Law
huffpost.com/entry/gavin-newsom-criticizes-ron-desantis-florida-concealed-carry-law_n_64333cade4b0c2da15075615
'Below Deck Mediterranean' star to sign books in North Port: Anyone who has seen the hit Bravo TV network show “Below Deck Mediterranean” will recognize Capt ...
yoursun.com/coastal/entertainment/below-deck-mediterranean-star-to-sign-books-in-north-port/article_f26f9032-e394-11ed-915b-13fc0663a14a.html
'Outpouring of love' at memorial for teen equestrian: VENICE — About 100 people gathered at Fox Lea Farm in Venice on Saturday evening to honor the memory of ...
yoursun.com/venice/news/outpouring-of-love-at-memorial-for-teen-equestrian/article_b36e3d12-eb95-11ed-ad7a-3b6309911056.html
North Port man, woman charged with shooting from a vehicle: NORTH PORT — A man and a woman are facing felony counts for shooting at a house from a vehicle ...
yoursun.com/northport/news/north-port-man-woman-charged-with-shooting-from-a-vehicle/article_22e29dd2-ee70-11ed-8fe5-9b3eaa9b0aa0.html
SCSO, U.S. Marshals arrest attempted murder suspect: SARASOTA — Sarasota County deputies helped U.S. Marshals arrest an attempted murder suspect.
yoursun.com/arcadia/news/scso-u-s-marshals-arrest-attempted-murder-suspect/article_f044437a-eb64-11ed-bd14-9bd16528b71f.html
Four Central Indiana people killed in small Florida plane crash: Four people from Central Indiana were killed in a small plane crash in Florida on Wednesday ...
indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/2023/04/06/couples-die-florida-plane-crash-william-patricia-lumpkin-fishers-ricky-elizabeth-beaver-noblesville/70089503007/
Tucker Carlson out at Fox; Don Lemon out at CNN: Fox News says it has agreed to part ways with Tucker Carlson, less than a week after settling a lawsuit over the ...
yoursun.com/charlotte/news/tucker-carlson-out-at-fox-don-lemon-out-at-cnn/article_a2db95fc-b62b-53e4-ad96-8c4fce7493c2.html
Trial scheduled for DUI manslaughter defendant: VENICE — Isreal Lee Rogner is slated to stand trial later starting in November for a fatal crash in 2022.
yoursun.com/venice/news/trial-scheduled-for-dui-manslaughter-defendant/article_643a8536-e440-11ed-85d9-d72a13360d04.html
Partisan school board elections go on Florida ballot: TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate late Wednesday gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment ...
yoursun.com/charlotte/news/partisan-school-board-elections-go-on-florida-ballot/article_76055190-df7e-11ed-b492-9b4bf0a749c4.html
Duo charged with stealing water from North Port hydrant: NORTH PORT — Police arrested two men last week for allegedly stealing water from a fire hydrant.
yoursun.com/northport/news/duo-charged-with-stealing-water-from-north-port-hydrant/article_916e232a-dd3b-11ed-9bf0-97d2a844e58b.html
Girl Scout Gold Award given to 12 members: NORTH PORT — The Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida announced that 12 teens have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award ...
yoursun.com/venice/news/girl-scout-gold-award-given-to-12-members/article_f726e6f6-d963-11ed-8146-6bd3da1f2252.html
Red tide is back and killing fish on south-western Florida beaches: The destructive algae blooms can also cause respiratory irritation among humans.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64869979
Colleges in other states say their doors are open to New College students amid changes
tampabay.com/news/education/2023/03/14/new-college-florida-desantis-corcoran-hampshire-binghamton/
Paid articlePaid DeSantis-backed New College of Florida board takes aim at ‘DEI’: A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees, dominated by conservative allies of Gov ...
sun-sentinel.com/news/florida/os-ne-new-college-board-eliminates-dei-20230301-m5rrt3e5hbhqbo3kocx2qpoeia-story.html
Known for its free-wheeling spirit, unconventional campus culture and progressive approach to education, its conservative state-governor wants to purge it of ... Show more
Inside the progressive college on the front line of Ron DeSantis’s culture war: Conservatives have seized control of New College of Florida. Students are ...
economist.com/1843/2023/03/11/inside-the-progressive-college-on-the-front-line-of-ron-desantiss-culture-war
New College of Florida students hold rally as conservative leaders move forward with overhaul of school
cnn.com/2023/02/28/us/new-college-florida-board-meeting-reaj/
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