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Aggregated Florida News Articles

• Outrage after Florida animal shelter claimed to be full then imported 'more desirable' puppies from GEORGIA
  
  The Humane Society of Tampa Bay imported six puppies that were adopted within in two days of arriving at the shelter at the fee of $250 each.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:41:42 GMT.
• Luna Calls for Quick Expulsion of Swalwell as Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry
  
  Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, said she wanted votes as early as Wednesday on expelling Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct accusations.
  Michael Gold.  New York Times.  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:46:35 +0000.
• Inter Miami CF Kicks Off New Era For South Florida Soccer In Nu Stadium
  
  Just to the east of Miami International Airport, the future of soccer in South Florida arrived on-time earlier this month, as Inter Miami CF moved into its new stadium.
  By Doug Gollan, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:44:51 -0400.
• Former NFL Player Chris Payton-Jones Dead At 30 After Car Crash In Florida
  
  Payton-Jones played 29 games in the NFL, racking up 48 tackles and seven pass breakups
  Andrew Powell.  Daily Caller.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:41:33 +0000.
• Report: Ex-Canes DE Bain drove in fatal car crash
  
  Former Miami defensive end and 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in an auto accident in 2024 in which a passenger later died because of injuries sustained in the crash, according to a report published on Sunday.
  David Hale.  ESPN.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:24 EST.
• Gators' Sumrall promises to 'wake this beast up'
  
  New Florida coach Jon Sumrall challenged his team, especially the offensive line, to hit the weight room and get stronger, saying "it's time to wake this thing up."
  ESPN.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:24 EST.
• Florida teacher accused of sex with student whose parents tracked his location
  
  Florida math teacher Kirsten Rose faces five counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor after authorities say the student's parents tracked their son's location.
  Fox News.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:07:43 -0400.
• Stepbrother indicted as adult on charges of murder, aggravated sex abuse in teen's cruise ship death
  
  The stepbrother of a Florida teen who was found dead on a cruise ship last year is being charged as an adult in her death, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:49:00 GMT.
• Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
  
  A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
  CBS News.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:42:03 -0400.
• US judge dismisses $10bn Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal
  
  Trump sued the newspaper and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, in a Florida federal court over a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
  BBC News.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:27 GMT.
• Controlled demolition brings down luxury Miami hotel in seconds
  
  The implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental will make way for an even larger building on the property.
  BBC News.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:29:45 GMT.
• WATCH: 23-story Miami hotel demolished to make way for new development
  
  Crowds gathered to watch the controlled implosion of the 23-story former Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key in Miami on Sunday.
  ABC News.  Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:58:44 -0400.
• Illegal Alien from Haiti Allegedly Bludgeons Mother to Death With a Hammer
  
  A Haitian illegal immigrant is allegedly responsible for a shocking act of violence against a mother living in Florida who was bludgeoned to death with a hammer on April 3. ...
  Michael Austin.  Western Journal.  Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000.
• Florida Cops Pull Dozens of Truck Drivers from Roads - Including Illegal Aliens With 'Literally No Name'
  
  Florida authorities announced that they recently conducted an enforcement crackdown for commercial trucks, resulting in 176 drivers being removed from service — and a few dozen immigration arrests. ...
  Michael Austin.  Western Journal.  Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:21 +0000.
• UFC 327: 5 Biggest Takeaways From A Wild Night In Miami
  
  UFC 327 takeaways: Ulberg wins LHW title on one leg, Hokit-Blaydes greatest HW fight, Steveson signs, Swanson retires. Full results.
  By Brian Mazique, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:13:02 -0400.
• A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion
  
  
  Yahoo.  2026-04-12T04:05:11Z.

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