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Florida lawmakers consider tying threats to pets to domestic violence
By Marta Zherukha
Florida lawmakers are considering bills that would broaden the conditions under which domestic violence victims can receive an order of protection to include threats made against their pets.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:01:17 GMT

UF investigates measles on campus amid outbreak across North Florida
By Gabriel Velasquez Neira
The University of Florida said Thursday it was investigating two college classrooms where measles exposures may have occurred. Additionally, six other confirmed measles cases were reported across northern Florida in new data published by the Florida Department of Health.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:31:18 GMT
Oysters return to Apalachicola, reviving hope for Florida harvesters
By Zoey Thomas
A commercial license grants weekday access to the bay and a harvest quota up to 31 bags each.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:46:58 GMT

Uncertainty over Florida’s TikTok ban following US sale
By Marta Zherukha
What will happen to Florida’s ban on TikTok now that there’s a U.S.-China deal remains uncertain, but it may be too soon for students and government workers to expect they’ll be able to open their “FYP” on the social media platform in classrooms or on state-owned phones or tablets.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:32:09 GMT



