Florida News
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Aggregated Florida News Articles
- Florida cop suspended after arrests of six and eight year old kids
A Florida charter school resource officer has been suspended and is under investigation after arresting two children, ages six and eight. Orlando police say reserve officer Dennis Turner was not authorized to make the arrests last week. ...
CBS News. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:05:36 -0400. - Last Thomas Cook flight lands back in UK after it goes bust
The Airbus A330 from Orlando touched down at Manchester Airport at 9am bringing down the curtain on the company's 178 year history. Staff then made an emotional speech over the plane's Tannoy.
Daily Mail. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:21:00 +0100. - Florida cop arrests 6 and 8 year old kids and is suspended
Dennis Turner arrested them at their Orlando schools on unrelated misdemeanor charges and could be in hot water himself
CBS News. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:29:14 -0400. - Florida man charged with making racist threats asks for bond
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man charged with cyberstalking and making racist threats against a black activist seeking to run for office in Virginia is asking to be released on bond, saying he is no flight risk. ...
Washington Times. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 01:12:27 -0400. - Florida kids home alone: Mother, grandmother arrested after girl tosses knife injuring boy, investigators say
Two Florida women were arrested after investigators said they left five children home alone -- and a 4-year-old girl tossed a knife that cut a 9-year-old boy in the back of the head.
Robert Gearty. Fox News. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:07:50 GMT. - Sunday Real Estate: 4 Magnificent Florida Homes
This week's Sunday Real Estate takes you to Miami Beach, Tampa, Treasure Island and Dade City.
Paul Scicchitano. Patch. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 14:30:21 -0400. - Florida Good News: 'Power Buddies,' Turtle Time, Alice Cooper
"Power buddies," turtle time and spooky rocker Alice Cooper are among the good news stories we found across the Sunshine State.
Paul Scicchitano. Patch. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 13:14:04 -0400. - Florida woman jailed after video of her kicking and choking dog goes viral
A woman has been arrested and jailed after she was filmed kicking and choking her dog near her trailer in Pinellas County, Florida.
ABC News. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:47:49 -0400. - Universal's new hotel, others could put pinch on I-Drive
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - It's been a seemingly endless summer of setbacks for the Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando on International Drive. ...
Marco Santana. Washington Times. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 03:00:46 -0400. - Mike Piazza Scores A Home Base At The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach
The Hall of Fame slugger buys a luxurious bayside retreat at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach.
By Keith Flamer, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 21 Sep 2019 05:30:00 -0400. - Lennar signs deal for new headquarters in South Florida
This office building was previously the headquarters of a well-known public company.
Brian Bandell. American City Business Journals. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 21:30:34 +0000. - South Florida bank holding company released from regulatory order
The bank no longer has any enforcement actions hanging over it.
Brian Bandell. American City Business Journals. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:05:00 +0000. - How Universal Orlando Resort Is Making Family Vacations Healthier
Skip the usual theme park burgers and fries in favor of fresh salads, sandwiches, in-house baked pastries and nutrient-packed options such as the Organic Acai Bowl at Universal Orlando Resort!
By Jeanne Croteau, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:33:31 -0400. - Woman accused of leaving 3-year-old daughter in car while working at Florida strip club
A Florida mother was arrested this week after police said she left her 3-year-old daughter in the car for hours while she worked at a strip club.
Talia Kaplan. Fox News. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 01:20:28 GMT. - Warren Campaign Hires Fla. Planned Parenthood Lobbyist
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's 2020 Democratic presidential campaign will be led in Florida by a Planned Parenthood lobbyist.
Newsmax. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:41:33 EDT. - At Home (HOME) Adds Four Stores, Boosts Superstore Count
At Home (HOME) expands its superstore count through the launch of four stores in the Midwest and Florida.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:25:00 GMT.
Florida Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Florida as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 20,612,439 | 1.82 |
| July 1, 2015 | 20,244,914 | 1.79 |
| July 1, 2014 | 19,888,741 | 1.57 |
| July 1, 2013 | 19,582,022 | 1.23 |
| July 1, 2012 | 19,344,156 | 1.29 |
| July 1, 2011 | 19,096,952 | 1.31 |
| July 1, 2010 | 18,849,098 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Florida was 18,801,310.
In 2008, the estimated population of Florida was 18,328,340, whereas
in 2006, the population of Florida was about 18,019,093.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Florida's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Florida web page. For maps of Florida,
visit this Florida Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Tallahassee, Florida .
Florida newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Florida library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Florida
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