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Florida Officially Adopts Gulf of America
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills yesterday mandating that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America across state agencies and schools.
The move follows a federal executive order from President Donald Trump and makes Florida the first state to adopt the ‘Gulf of America’ designation.
The legislation applies to district and charter schools and requires them to use Gulf of America in instructional content and library materials.
Under the law, all state maps, documents, signs, and school materials created or updated after July 1 must reflect the change.
Attorney General Targets Orlando’s Immigration Policy
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is threatening to remove Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer from office over the city’s immigration enforcement policies.
Uthmeier cited Dyer’s support for Orlando’s 2018 Trust Act, which limits local involvement in immigration enforcement, calling the act void under a 2019 state law banning sanctuary city policies.
Dyer responded yesterday, defending the city’s practices and noting that Orlando partners with ICE in accordance with a document called the Task Force Model as city officers undergo training.
Body Cam Footage Shows Miami Airport Birth
Newly released body camera footage shows the moment law enforcement and emergency crews helped deliver a baby boy at Miami International Airport in November.
The mother was in between connecting flights when she went into labor, prompting swift action from Miami-Dade Police Department officers, agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Miami-Dade Airport Division staff.
One officer exclaimed, “We got a boy!” as the baby was delivered in Terminal D, where responders dried and swaddled him before transporting both mother and child to a nearby hospital.
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➤ Miami: Singer Sean Kingston is back in federal custody after failing to post a $100,000 bond, weeks after being convicted—along with his mother—in a $1 million luxury goods wire fraud scheme. (More)
➤ Fort Myers: Crews launched a renourishment project at Bowditch Point ahead of sea turtle nesting season, tilling sand in 500-foot sections to help turtles dig nests in an effort to restore critical habitat. (More)
➤Tallahassee: Florida State University confirmed yesterday that three international students had their visas revoked amid a broader federal crackdown. (More)
➤Eastern Florida: A federal judge ruled that Florida violated the Endangered Species Act by failing to curb wastewater pollution in the Indian River Lagoon, killing seagrass, which led to manatee deaths. (More)
➤Brevard County: A third-grade teacher returned to class yesterday, months after police found her at a party where underage drinking was taking place. Bodycam footage showed her yelling at officers, but felony charges were later dropped. (More)
➤Statewide: U.S. News named 19 Miami-Fort Lauderdale senior communities to its 2025 Best Senior Living list, spotlighting Florida as a top destination for high-quality senior care. (More)
➤ The Orlando Magic have secured a spot in the NBA playoffs after decisively beating the Atlanta Hawks last night. As the No. 7 seed, they’ll play the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics in round one. (More)
➤ The Miami Dolphins and All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey have mutually decided they’re open to a split and are exploring trade options. (More)
➤The Florida Gators men’s tennis team will enter the SEC tournament as a No. 6 seed, facing off against either Ole Miss or Arkansas tomorrow evening. (More)
➤ Orlando Health will invest $750 million in Brevard County over four years to build a new hospital, ERs, and clinics following news that Rockledge Hospital will close due to safety concerns. (More)
➤Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park is expected to generate $2 billion and 17,500 jobs in its first year. The $7 billion project is Florida’s first new major theme park in 25 years. (More)
➤Florida’s Department of Law Enforcement plans to build a 64,000-square-foot operations center in Fort Myers—with labs, offices, and training space—replacing its hurricane-damaged facility. Completion is set for October 2026. (More)
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➤ Stevie Nicks is coming to Tampa on Saturday, August 30, for a solo show at Amalie Arena. Presales open tomorrow at 10 a.m. (More)
➤ A 100-year-old Orlando bungalow is on the market for the first time in 40 years. Listed at $795,000, the home offers a blend of vintage charm and modern updates. (See Photos)
➤ The Florida Highway Patrol unveiled a Corvette C8 Stingray that was seized in a DEA bust and is now serving as a patrol car. (See Photos)
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Florida Officially Adopts Gulf of America
