‘Casanova Killer’ Executed

Glen Rogers, the “Casanova Killer,” was executed by lethal injection at 6:16 p.m. on Thursday at Florida State Prison for the 1995 murder of Tina Marie Cribbs in Hillsborough County. Convicted in 1997, he has been linked to several other murders.

He received a second death sentence in California in 1999 for the September 1995 murder of Sandra Gallagher, which had occurred weeks before Cribbs’ murder.

Rogers, 62, claimed responsibility for up to 70 murders, though investigators consider many of those claims to be exaggerated or false, including the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a motion filed by Rogers’ attorneys to stop his execution.

Billionaire Lawyer Weighs Run for Governor

High-profile Florida lawyer John Morgan, known for his billboards and “For the People” ad slogan—and for getting medical marijuana and a $15 minimum wage passed in Florida—says he is considering a run for governor.

If he runs, Morgan says it would be as the candidate for a brand-new third party. To jumpstart that effort, he’ll hold a contest after Memorial Day weekend with a cash prize for anyone who can come up with the perfect name.

Morgan told members of the Capital Tiger Bay Club on Wednesday that there are moments when he thinks he could do it, but he’d rather wait until closer to the election to officially begin a run if he does so. 

Proposed Bear Hunting Season Explained

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released information on its proposed black bear hunting season in December. You can see details here.

After a five-year study, the commission said the primary objectives of regulated hunting are to balance species population numbers with suitable habitat while maintaining a healthy population.

The commission proposed a three-week bear hunt to address the growing bear population. The hunt would allow the harvest of 187 bears across 31 counties, with hunting permits to be awarded through a random drawing.

The proposal has drawn criticism from some members of the public who oppose bear hunting and advocate for alternative management strategies. Regulated black bear hunting occurred in Florida in the 1930s and continued until 1994.

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➤ Southwest Florida: The rainy season officially began yesterday in Southwest Florida, despite sunny skies, and will run through Oct. 15. These five months normally account for 70% of the region’s annual rainfall. (More)

➤ Central Florida: Sumter, Volusia, Osceola, Brevard, and Seminole counties lifted burn bans following recent rainfall. (More)

➤ Pinellas County: Health officials have issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach near Mandalay Park, Sand Key County Beach, and Indian Rocks County Beach due to high bacteria levels. Swimming in those locations is not recommended until the advisory is lifted. (More)

➤ Osceola County: School officials broke ground on the new Reedy Creek Elementary School to accommodate county-wide growth and increasing student enrollment. (More)

➤ Holly Hill: Mayor John Penny wants Volusia County officials to consider increasing the local sales tax to help pay for flood-prevention initiatives and related infrastructure in the county. (More)

➤ Miami: City commissioners voted to keep the U.S. Sailing Center, the nation’s only Olympic sailing training site, operating at Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove through 2037, preserving public access to Biscayne Bay for local and competitive sailors. (More)

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➤ Full 17-game schedules have been released for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Miami Dolphins. Click the link to see each team’s week one matchup. (More)

➤ No. 2 Florida State baseball kicked off its final regular-season series with No. 4 UNC last night. The series winner will likely receive the top overall seed in the ACC tournament. (More)

➤ Florida’s Kendra Falby and Florida State’s Isa Torres were both named as finalists for the 2025 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. (More)

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➤ A key vote by NFL owners on where the Jacksonville Jaguars will temporarily play home games in 2027 while EverBank Stadium undergoes renovations has been postponed to October. (More)

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New Research: Common Brushing Habit Could Be Damaging Your Teeth

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➤ Walt Disney World announced EPCOT’s 2025 International Food & Wine Festival will run from Aug. 28 to Nov. 22. Foodies can expect to find over 35 global marketplaces to indulge in new and returning favorite dishes. (More)

➤ Eagle Scout and Marion County high school senior Baylie Ayala has created a special habitat to help feral cats adjust to life indoors. (Watch Video)

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Did you play sports in high school or college?

1. No: 34%
2. High school: 31%
3. Both: 20%
4. College: 15%

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