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DeSantis struggles to shake Hurricane Idalia’s dark clouds after snub to Biden

One reality of Florida politics is that a bad hurricane for the state traditionally blows good fortune for its governor. It was true for Rick Scott, elected a senator in

Flamingos spotted as far north as Ohio after being blown off course by Idalia

Flamingos have been spotted as far north in the US as Ohio and Pennsylvania in recent days, after they were blown off course by the powerful Hurricane Idalia that hit

Florida supreme court signals openness to abortion ban that would slash access

In arguments in a case that could drastically limit abortion access in the south-eastern United States, the Florida supreme court on Friday seemed open to arguments to uphold a law

DeSantis backs Florida surgeon general in urging residents against new Covid vaccines

Covid-19 deaths are inevitable in Florida, Democrats are warning, after rightwing Republican governor Ron DeSantis joined the state’s controversial surgeon general in urging residents to ignore public health advice and

SpaceX about to set new bar with record 62nd launch of the year

   A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. Thursday evening, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. The rocket is carrying 22 Starlink satellites. (Craig Bailey/Florida

SpaceX Crew-6 departs International Space Station on way home for Florida splashdown

   The four astronauts of SpaceX Crew 6 pose for a photo in May during their stay on the International Space Station. (NASA) By Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel PUBLISHED: September

Remembering “Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffett

   Jimmy Buffett died Friday at the age of 76. “Sunday Morning” contributor Bill Flanagan offers an appreciation of the “Margaritaville” singer-songwriter, a friend for whom everything was an adventure, and

Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death revealed

    U.S. By Aliza Chasan September 3, 2023 / 4:55 PM / CBS News Singer Jimmy Buffett, who died Friday at the age of 76, battled skin cancer for years

Aerosmith kicks off “Peace Out” farewell tour in Philadelphia

    Entertainment By Gina Martinez September 3, 2023 / 5:36 PM / CBS News Legendary rock band Aerosmith kicked off its long-awaited “Peace Out” farewell tour in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell in hospice care, representative says

    U.S. By Aliza Chasan September 3, 2023 / 6:39 PM / CBS News Former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell is receiving hospice care treatment at home, a representative