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FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida 'grand conspiracy' probe
The subpoenas issued this month require the FBI employees to testify in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the Justice Department pursues an ill-defined theory of a “deep state” conspiracy to deprive Trump of his civil rights and keep him from power.

Florida authorities arrest NC State's ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes
Authorities in Florida arrested Robert M. Murphy Jr. on charges of sexually abusing former Wolfpack male athletes under the guise of treatment. He was being held on out-of-state fugitive warrants from North Carolina.
Florida AG Uthmeier alleges insulin price collusion in lawsuit against drugmakers, PBMs
According to the complaint, defendants benefited financially after manufacturers inflated prices for insulin and related meds, then paid rebates to PBMs in exchange for preferred formulary placement.

WWE’s ‘Holiday Live Tour’ is coming to Tampa for a one-night RAW and Smackdown doubleheader
Holidays are for cage matches and table smashing. WWE just announced that its “Holiday Live Tour” is coming to Tampa on Monday, December 28, featuring a doubleheader of the wrestling […]
Tampa Bay Lightning host full week of events and giveaways ahead of home opener
Hockey season is almost here, Tampa. And while the Lightning are getting ready to hit the ice, they’re also bringing plenty of good times off of it, too, thanks to […]

Florida sues N.Y. Times alleging anti-Israel bias and demanding internal records
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Florida's Board of Administration, which is a shareholder of the Times, and argues the paper's reporting could harm share value for the state's agencies and public sector retirees.

$1,000 hurricane tax? Fact-checking claims about Jolly's proposal for Florida homeowners insurance
Jolly rejects the ad, saying his plan to move hurricane wind coverage from private insurance to a state fund will cut premiums by 60% to 70%.

WLRN Economy Summit: David Jolly proposes state-backed disaster insurance, opposes Amendment 3
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly lays out his plans to make Florida more affordable, tackle rising property insurance premiums and his opposition to Amendment 3.

WLRN Economy Summit: Byron Donalds on making Florida more affordable, Amendment 3 support
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds lays out plans to make Florida more affordable, tackle rising property insurance premiums and why he backs Amendment 3.

Poring over the Amendment 3 property tax measure, and a dengue update
One thing all Florida voters will get to decide on Nov. 3: Whether to reduce property taxes. On this episode, we examine the possible effect on fire rescue services and community growth planning.

Above average rainfall and higher temperatures expected across Florida this Fall
Rainfall in Florida Fall is usually highest throughout October and lowest throughout November. Tampa will stay dry in October and November.

Donalds might retain Joseph Ladapo as surgeon general — Jolly says he'd fire him
GOP gubernatorial candidate also supports DeSantis administration's proposed rule to drop four school vaccine mandates.