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Florida House Approves Sweeping Immigration Bill to Crack Down on 'Sanctuary Cities'

The Florida House passed a sweeping immigration bill Wednesday that aims to destroy "sanctuary cities" by investigating and penalizing cities, counties and sheriffs that fail to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

GOP Abandons Efforts to Woo Latinos Amid Trump's Rise

In the wake of Donald Trump's rise to political prominence, Republicans may have abandoned their intention to try to attract more Latino voters, even though they make up the fastest-growing slice of the U.S. electorate.

The Best Places for Young Latinos Today

Where in the United States can young Latinos thrive and have better chances of being successful? Where in the United States can young Latinos thrive and have better chances of being successful? Based on housing and occupational data provided by Forbes and NBC Universo, the following cities are your best bets for the achievement of your personal goals.

'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison Endorses Marco Rubio in New Campaign Ad

The presidential campaign for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., released a new advertisement on Thursday featuring a glowing endorsement from "Pawn Stars" star Rick Harrison.

10,000-Year-Old Armadillo Fossil Found In Uruguay

This is interesting. The shell of an armadillo from the prehistoric times was unearthed in Uruguay. The fossil is said to be about 10,000 years old. Two paleontology enthusiasts found the grave, according to one of the discoverers on Sunday.

Florida Tornado Kills 2, Destroys Homes

Last Sunday's Tornadoes and storms in Florida killed two people and destroyed several homes. It has just been reported by EFE that a man and a woman died while inside their trailer home after the strong tornadoes hit Duette in Manatee County and several other towns in Florida.

American Biologists Visiting Cuba to Study Orchids

American biologists are also taking advantage of the restored diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba to study plants and animals. One of the ongoing programs is the preservation of different orchid species found in Cuba that used to be present in Florida.

US Supreme Court Declares Florida Death Penalty Law Unconstitutional

The U.S. Supreme Court declared on Tuesday that Florida's death penalty law is unconstitutional. The reason given is that the state's law gives more powers to judges rather than juries to decide whether the perpetrator should be given capital punishment.

Two-time Super Bowl Champion Jeremy Shockey Saying Goodbye to Miami Beach Home

Retired NFL athlete Jeremy Shockey lists his Miami Beach property for $3 million. Two-time Super Bowl champion Jeremy Shockey is saying goodbye to his Miami Beach home.

Alligator Attacks, Eats 22-Year-Old Suspected Burglar in Florida

A suspected burglar was eaten alive by an alligator while he was allegedly hiding out from cops in a Florida lake last month.

'Uptown Girl' Singer Billy Joel Offers Two Palm Beach Properties for $29M

Grammy Award-winning music artist Billy Joel is ready to say goodbye to his Florida estates. "Uptown Girl" singer Billy Joel offers two Palm Beach properties.

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello Enjoy Romantic Honeymoon

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello enjoyed a romantic honeymoon in Turks and Caicos. Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello enjoyed a romantic honeymoon in Turks and Caicos.

Murder-Suicide Leaves 2 Dead at Florida Hospital Shooting

A man killed himself after murdering his stepdaughter at Florida Hospital in Tampa on Monday morning.

LeBron James Net Worth: Cleveland Cavaliers Superstar Buys a $21M Ohio Mansion

NBA star LeBron James has acquired a mansion in Ohio. Is he staying long with the Cleveland Cavaliers?

Republican 2016 Presidential Polls: Donald Trump, Ben Carson Beating Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush in Florida

Donald Trump and Ben Carson are giving Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush a run for their money in their home state of Florida in the 2016 Republican presidential race.

Paris Attacks: US Mosques Face Threats, Vandalism in Aftermath of Paris Terror Attacks

In the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks on Friday, a number of mosques throughout the U.S. have found themselves the subject of threats and vandalism.

Florida Police Shooting of Church Drummer News Update: City Fires Plainclothes Officer Who Shot Corey Jones

The plainclothes police officer who fatally shot a popular church drummer while he was stranded on a Florida highway last month has been fired.

Marco Rubio Credit Card News: Amid Scrutiny, Rubio Releases Credit Card Statements

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whose personal finance have increasingly drawn scrutiny from some of his GOP White House rivals, on Saturday released previously secret records that appear to show his use of a Florida Republican Party credit card for personal expenses.

Shark Attacks, Bites Florida Woman Off Atlantic Coast

A 27-year old woman was attacked by a shark off the Florida coast in Cocoa Beach on Sunday. A shark attacked a woman off the Florida coast in Cocoa Beach on Sunday.

Airplane Explodes Into Flames Upon Depature From Fort Lauderdale Airport Runway

One hundred passengers aboard a Venezuela-bound commercial passenger plane got the scare of their lives when their plane caught on fire upon take off in Florida on Thursday.

Florida Police Shooting of Church Drummer Update: Plainclothes Officer Was Not Qualified to be on Surveillance Duty on Night of the Shooting - Report

A new report suggests that the plainclothes police officer who fatally shot a popular church drummer while he was stranded on a Florida highway may not have been qualified to have been working on an undercover surveillance assignment on the night of the shooting.
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