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Mike Schneider
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Journalist for Associated Press, covering census, demographics & Florida. Author of "Mickey and the Teamsters." Tips?: mschneider@ap.org
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Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
A group of U.S. data scientists has published a list of federal datasets that have been altered or removed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today’s story: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor's race

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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor's race
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed papers to run for Florida governor. The Democrat joins a crowded field hoping to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Today’s story: Mississippi woman kills escaped monkey fearing for her children's safety

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Mississippi woman kills escaped monkey fearing for her children's safety
A homeowner in Mississippi has shot and killed one of the monkeys that escaped after a truck accident last week.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Retirees and students in Florida are seeking to defend 2020 census results against a GOP challenge
Retirees and students in Florida are seeking to defend 2020 census results against a GOP challenge
Two Florida college students and an advocacy group for retirees are asking a federal judge to let them intervene in a lawsuit to defend census methods used to protect privacy and fill in missing data.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Today’s story: Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown

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Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown
A federal lawsuit over an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” has been paused by an appellate court because of the government shutdown.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Today’s story: Suspect in deadly Palisades Fire to be moved to California from Florida after grand jury indictment

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Suspect in deadly Palisades Fire to be moved to California from Florida after grand jury indictment
A suspect in the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was ordered to be moved to California from Florida.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Today’s story: Florida officials didn't disclose funding request for 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, lawsuit says

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Florida officials didn't disclose funding request for 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, lawsuit says
Florida officials have been accused of failing to disclose their application for federal reimbursement for an immigration detention center in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
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October 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Young Republicans challenge 2020 census results as part of wider GOP attack on head count
Young Republicans challenge 2020 census results as part of wider GOP attack on head count
Two young Republican groups have challenged the 2020 census results in a Florida federal court. They claim the statistical methods used were flawed.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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A judge halted a Florida immigration law months ago. Some officers are still enforcing it
A judge halted a Florida immigration law months ago. Some officers are still enforcing it
Two men have been wrongly charged under a Florida immigration law that’s currently suspended. The state attorney general’s office reported these charges on Monday.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Today’s story: DOJ contradicts DeSantis: Some detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' likely never in removal proceedings

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DOJ contradicts DeSantis: Some detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' likely never in removal proceedings
U.S. government lawyers say detainees at the Florida Everglades immigration detention center, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," likely include people who have never been in removal proceedings.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Feds reimburse Florida $608 million for 'Alligator Alcatraz' costs
Feds reimburse Florida $608 million for 'Alligator Alcatraz' costs
Federal officials have reimbursed Florida $608 million for an immigration detention center in the Everglades.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Inside 'Alligator Alcatraz': Color-coded uniforms, 5:30 am breakfast and strict rules
Inside 'Alligator Alcatraz': Color-coded uniforms, 5:30 am breakfast and strict rules
Detainees arriving at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades are given color-coded uniforms and segregated based on criminal history and flight risk.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year
Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year
The Census Bureau plans to test using U.S. postal workers as census takers in at least two locations next year during field tests for the 2030 census.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Lawyers say disability wasn't a factor in man's death after riding a Universal coaster
Lawyers say disability wasn't a factor in man's death after riding a Universal coaster
Attorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint.
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September 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic Universe
Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic Universe
A man who was unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s newest park died from blunt impact injuries.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Experts independently resurrect Census Bureau advisory committee axed by Trump administration
Experts independently resurrect Census Bureau advisory committee axed by Trump administration
A U.S. Census Bureau advisory committee disbanded by the Trump administration has reconstituted itself.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Morgan & Morgan sues Disney to use 'Steamboat Willie' in law firm ads
Morgan & Morgan sues Disney to use 'Steamboat Willie' in law firm ads
Prominent personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan is asking a federal court in Florida to decide if “Steamboat Willie” can be used for its advertisements.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees continue to face obstacles to meet with lawyers, court papers allege
'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees continue to face obstacles to meet with lawyers, court papers allege
Attorneys are still facing obstacles in contacting clients at the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Florida.
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September 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Income inequality dipped and fewer people moved, according to largest survey of US life
Income inequality dipped and fewer people moved, according to largest survey of US life
Income inequality in the United States dipped last year, with median household income rising slightly. The U.S.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today’s story: DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida

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DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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August 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM