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Pope Leo’s Florida brother: Right-wing politics, edgy social media, and certain his sibling is best man for job
By Kairi Lowery
When the white smoke poured out of St. Peter’s Basilica last week, 73-year-old Port Charlotte resident Louis Prevost learned that his brother — Cardinal Robert Prevost — had been elected pope.
Wed, 14 May 2025 04:53:46 GMT

Legislature passes bill to crack down on abandoned boats, hold owners financially responsible
By Gabriel Velasquez Neira
Across Florida, there are nearly 900 derelict vessels dating back to 2020, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Thu, 01 May 2025 23:45:59 GMT

Exclusive: Top Florida GOP official was convicted in probe into his romantic involvement with inmate during his time as jail employee
By Matthew Cupelli
“I’m not a perfect man,” said the newly elected vice chair of the Republican Party of Florida, Jovanté Teague, “but I’m somebody who’s willing to do the job.”
Thu, 01 May 2025 20:55:49 GMT

Legislature kills effort to let candidates pay babysitters with campaign funds
By Lee Ann Anderson
The bills would have allowed candidates in Florida to use campaign donations for child care when candidates were canvassing, meeting with donors and future constituents, or attending political debates.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:06:13 GMT