The United States Space Force (USSF) decided on May 31 that it will train its Guardians for combat—and other operations in space—at a new headquarters next door to Cape Canaveral, Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the USSF’s Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) headquarters will be established at Florida’s Patrick Space Force Base. From the…
US Space Force to Run Training, Wargames at New Headquarters in Florida
June 2, 2023
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IN-DEPTH: Attorneys General, Legal Groups Supporting Parents Who Sued School Over Daughter’s Gender Transition
June 2, 2023
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A coalition of 22 state attorneys general has joined in one of multiple amicus briefs filed in support of two Florida parents who sued a Florida school district for holding secret meetings with their daughter on gender transitioning. The attorneys general are asking the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Florida to reverse the Northern…
NTD News Today (June 2): FBI To Bring Biden Document to Congress; Hunter Biden Could Use 2nd Amendment Defense
The FBI is preparing to bring an internal law enforcement document to Capitol Hill on Monday. Some Republicans believe it will shed light on an allegation that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal scheme with a foreign national. The president’s son Hunter Biden could face legal consequences for a gun purchase, but his lawyers say they will…
Judge Recuses Himself From Disney, DeSantis Case After Discovering Relative Owns Company Stocks
June 2, 2023
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The federal judge that was set to oversee Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit filed against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recused himself from the high-profile case on June 1 after discovering that a “relative within the third degree of relationship” owns Disney stock. In a 14-page decision (pdf), U.S. Chief District Judge Mark Walker, an Obama appointee, said that…
Minors Banned From Attending Orlando Furry Convention Under New Florida Law
An upcoming Furry convention in Florida will ban children from attending this year’s event due to a new state law. The Megaplex 2023 convention, scheduled for Sept. 15–17 in Orlando, caters to a subculture of people interested in anthropomorphic characters—animals with human characteristics. Furry enthusiasts dress in animal costumes that reflect human characteristics or personas….
IN-DEPTH: Deep Divide in Florida School District Over Recent LGBT-Related Incidents
June 1, 2023
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In the aftermath of two incidents at two separate schools in Hernando County, Florida, regarding LGBT issues, the divide between advocates and critics has deepened and tensions between both sides have become more heated. The most recent incident involves fifth grade teacher Jenna Barbee, a first time teacher at Winding Waters K–8. On May 3, Barbee showed the…
Florida Beats Georgia Tech 3–1 to Win 5th NCAA Men’s Golf Championship
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Florida put itself in difficult positions all season, none more dire than its deep hole against Florida State in the national semifinals. The experienced Gators consistently found ways to dig their way out and it helped them when things got tight Wednesday in the championship match. Individual NCAA champion Fred Biondi beat Hiroshi Tai…
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Carnival Magic Passenger Who Went Overboard Off Florida
June 1, 2023
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The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a 35-year-old man who was reported missing from a Carnival cruise ship off Florida’s Atlantic Coast. The agency said the man fell from the Carnival Magic about 185 miles (300 kilometers) east of Jacksonville early Monday. The man’s companion reported him missing, and the ship’s crew…
Fast Start to Jury Selection at Trial of Former Deputy Accused of Failing to Confront Parkland Shooter
June 1, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Jury selection in the trial of a former sheriff’s deputy charged with failing to confront the killer of 14 students and three staff members at a Florida high school five years ago got off to a speedy start Wednesday, with the preliminary round concluding in just one day. Circuit Judge Martin Fein had…
FBI Seeking Photos, Videos to Identify Suspects in Florida Memorial Day Beach Shooting
June 1, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—The FBI is looking for any photos and videos that could help identify suspects in a Memorial Day shooting at a popular Florida beach promenade in which nine people were wounded, including a 1-year-old child. The FBI issued a statement Wednesday asking for people to upload any visual evidence from the shooting to a…
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