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Mayo Clinic epidemiologist Greg Poland says Florida's low levels of screening for the omicron variant could be dangerous for the state, but people can protect themselves by getting vaccinated.
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Conducted over five days in June, the undercover operation targeted men seeking out children for sexual activity in Jacksonville, said Sheriff Mike Williams.
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Democrat Tracye Polson and Republican Nick Howland led the race in fundraising, and will now face a runoff election February 22.
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After a review, Flagler Schools Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt returned three of four books that were the subject of a school board member's complaint back to school shelves, while a fourth book awaits further review.
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Bold recommendations to make math more inclusive are blowing up the world of math education. Opponents say the movement effectively dumbs down math.
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The coronavirus variant has now been located in 18 states, including Georgia.
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Charles Hannon, now 94, recalled the attack that killed more than 2,400 Americans 80 years ago Tuesday.
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Walmart is expanding its technology nationwide with a goal of making shopping easier for customers while also competing with other retailers such as Amazon.
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When completed, the museum will be the first of its kind in the United States, according to the nonprofit Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial Inc., which is spearheading the project.
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Two Republicans and two Democrats are competing to fill the City Council seat vacated by the late Tommy Hazouri. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Who will hold the balance of power? Florida’s redistricting process gets messy and partisan.
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A bill in the Florida Senate would shield religious services from being shut down because of state emergency orders. It wouldn’t preclude religious leaders from acting on their own to conduct services virtually.
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A federal judge said a new state law aimed at preventing vaccine mandates forces state-run agencies to decide what law to follow — state or federal.
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A strong cold front will sweep through the Sunshine State by midweek, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season with it.
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A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday announced a Joint Incident Management Team to respond to the “unusual mortality event” along the state’s Atlantic coast, including in the Indian River Lagoon.
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Disney’s announcement came after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved vaccinations of children ages 5 to 11.
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State lawmakers have passed a measure that ultimately seeks to remove the state’s private-sector workers from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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The operations are expensive, risky, and use a scarce resource — donated lungs — that might otherwise go to patients with cystic fibrosis or other diseases.
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While Florida ports have been working since before the pandemic to attract more cargo routes, experts say this latest push may not provide a quick fix to supply chain bottlenecks.
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The midterm primaries for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, 14 U.S. House seats and 170 legislative seats have been moved from March until May by the state Supreme Court due to voting map lawsuits.
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The decision marks a rebuke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who according to U.S. intelligence approved the killing of the former Washington Post journalist and critic of Saudi policy.
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A flood of threats has followed Michigan's school shooting. Information about missed warning signs has spurred a conversation about threats and how to reassure families that classrooms are safe.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Paul McCartney about the life and death of the Beatles' John Lennon, who was killed 41 years ago this week.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could expand state aid to religious schools. On one side is the school choice movement, and on the other is Maine, defending its public education.
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U.S. lawmakers from both parties agree that China must face retaliation for human rights violations and took action Wednesday to go on the record against slave labor.
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NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Politico defense reporter Connor O'Brien about the House passing a $768 billion defense policy bill.
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Defense lawyers argued that Potter's use of a weapon was justified, even as they acknowledged she meant to draw her Taser, not her handgun. "She's a human being," said attorney Paul Engh.
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The White House is holding a Summit of Democracy on Thursday and Friday to counter a rising tide of authoritarianism. Over a 100 countries will be attending.
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In a sweeping executive order, President Biden aims to cut all climate warming emissions from federal government operations. The push dates to the Obama-era, and faces a lot of challenges.
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