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US says Alabama woman who joined Islamic State can’t return

February 20, 2019
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An Alabama woman who left home to join the Islamic State group in Syria is not a U.S. citizen and will not be allowed to return to the United States, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday. In a brief statement that gave no details as to how the determination was…

February 20, 2019
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RIMINI, Mont. (AP) — Every day many millions of gallons of water loaded with arsenic, lead and other toxic metals flow from some of the most contaminated mining sites in the U.S. and into surrounding streams and ponds without being treated, The Associated Press has found. That torrent is poisoning aquatic life and tainting drinking…

February 19, 2019
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Tallahassee, Fla. – Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis participated in several events to commemorate Florida Space Day and the state’s long history of supporting the United States’ efforts in space. “Florida’s space industry is second to none and it was a great day highlighting our efforts to lead the nation in this field,” said Governor DeSantis. “With our…

February 19, 2019
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TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Tuesday the team has signed running back Andre Ellington. Ellington (5-9, 200) has played in 65 career regular season games, with 17 starts, rushing 418 times for 1,752 yards (4.2 avg.) and 10 touchdowns, while catching 151 passes for 1,368 yards and three touchdowns. Ellington originally entered the NFL…

February 19, 2019
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Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) be headquartered in Florida. “Today, I submitted a request to President Trump formally asking him to headquarter United States Space Command in Florida,” said Governor DeSantis. “As the world’s premier gateway to space, Florida has been the…

February 19, 2019
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars have released seventh-year K Kai Forbath, the club announced today. Forbath appeared in three games for the Jaguars, converting 4 of 5 field goals and all three extra point attempts, when K Josh Lambo was dealing with an injury. Lambo, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent on March 13, signed…

February 16, 2019
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DAYTONA BEACH – Michael Annett led the last 45 laps Saturday to win the NASCAR Racing Experience 300 at Daytona International Speedway, in the season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Annett, driving the No. 1 Pilot Flying J/American Heart Association Chevrolet, held off his JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier (No. 7 Brandt Professional Agriculture Chevrolet) at…

February 16, 2019
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Reserved tickets for the 61st annual DAYTONA 500, the season-opening event for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, are sold out, Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile announced today. This is the fourth consecutive year that the DAYTONA 500 has sold out. “This is a tribute to our fans,” Wile said. “They…

February 15, 2019
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the Conference Report to keep the government open and fund important priorities was signed into law. The legislation is the product of a bipartisan, bicameral Conference Committee agreement. It includes the following 28 funding provisions– 2 amendments and 26 language report additions – which were spearheaded by Congressman Darren Soto: INTERIOR $1,000,000 increased funding…

February 15, 2019
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Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Noah Valenstein to serve as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “I’m pleased to announce that I have appointed Noah Valenstein to continue to lead the Department of Environmental Protection,” said Governor DeSantis. “Noah has led DEP with distinction and has played an…