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Florida News That Impacts You – January 13th, 2026

1290 WJNO - Florida

Owner: iHeart Media Inc.

1290 WJNO - Florida

Owned By	iHeart Media Inc. (Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO)
Year Founded	1947
Website	https://wjno.iheart.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, West Palm Beach
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Health care, malpractice and rural access top Florida lawmakers’ agenda as session opens

WUSF - Florida

Owner: State University System of Florida & American Government

WUSF - Florida

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	State University System of Florida through University of South Florida & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded	1963
Website	www.wusf.org
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Tampa
Owner Country	United States

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Florida sheriff Grady Judd fires off warning to gangsters after 'Sex, Money, Murder' kingpin taken down

Fox News

Owner: Murdoch Family

FOX News

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation
Year Founded	1996
Website	foxnews.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Florida Man Commits Suicide After Killing Wife and Shooting Stepdaughter Following NFL Game Dispute

International Business Times - United Kingdom

Owner: David Jang

International Business Times - United Kingdom

Neutral

Owned By	David Jang through IBT Media
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.ibtimes.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United States

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Florida ranks on this 'worst' list for raising a family. Here's why

The Florida Times-Union

Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

The Florida Times-Union

Neutral

Owned By	Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1864
Website	www.jacksonville.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Florida Senate committee unanimously approves bill on child protective investigations

WJXX First Coast News - Florida

Owner: TEGNA Inc.

WJXX First Coast News - Florida

Indeterminate

Owned By	TEGNA Inc. (The Vanguard Group & Blackrock, largest shareholders)
Year Founded	1997
Website	www.firstcoastnews.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center hosts volunteer seagrass restoration events

WPTV 5 - Florida

Owner: The Scripps Family

WPTV 5 - Florida

Neutral

Owned By	The Scripps Family through Edward W. Scripps Family trust, the E.W Scripps Company & Scripps Media Inc.
Year Founded	1954
Website	www.wptv.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, West Palm Beach
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Florida ranked as 11th worst state to raise a family for 2026

101.5 The Vibe - Florida

Owner: Apollo Global Management

101.5 The Vibe - Florida

Indeterminate

Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Cox Media Group
Year Founded	1961
Website	www.1015vibe.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Florida cruise ship chaos as 89 people sick following major virus outbreak

The Mirror US

Owner: Reach PLC

The Mirror US

Left-wing

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1903
Website	www.themirror.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Florida School Bus Aide, 79, Charged with Child Abuse After 'Smacking' 9-Year-Old Autistic Boy: Police By Ingrid Vasquez

People - New York

Owner: IAC

People

Indeterminate

Owned By	IAC through People Inc.
Year Founded	1974
Website	https://people.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

AG Uthmeier on Florida's public camping law: 'Homelessness is not permitted'

WFSU Public Media - Florida

Owner: State University System of Florida & American Government

WFSU 11 - Florida

Indeterminate

Owned By	State University System of Florida through Florida State University & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded	1960
Website	news.wfsu.org
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Tallahassee
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Legislative Session preview: SW Florida lawmakers seek over $670M for roads, water systems, ports and health care

Florida Politics

Owner: Peter Schorsch

Florida Politics

Neutral

Owned By	Peter Schorsch through Extensive Enterprises Media
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://floridapolitics.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Legislative Session preview: Federal cuts amplify health care access, affordability debates

Florida Politics

Owner: Peter Schorsch

Florida Politics

Neutral

Owned By	Peter Schorsch through Extensive Enterprises Media
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://floridapolitics.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
Owner Country	United States

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Top Ten Issues to Watch in Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session

1290 WJNO - Florida

Owner: iHeart Media Inc.

1290 WJNO - Florida

Indeterminate

Owned By	iHeart Media Inc. (Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO)
Year Founded	1947
Website	https://wjno.iheart.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, West Palm Beach
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 1.13.26

Florida Politics

Owner: Peter Schorsch

Florida Politics

Neutral

Owned By	Peter Schorsch through Extensive Enterprises Media
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://floridapolitics.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
Owner Country	United States

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January 13, 2026

Tucker Carlson Platforms Another Groyper—Only This One Is Running for Florida Governor

The Nation

Owner: Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Nation

Left-wing

Owned By	Katrina vanden Heuvel
Year Founded	1865
Website	www.thenation.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Is it legal to flash your headlights at other vehicles in Florida?

The Florida Times-Union

Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

The Florida Times-Union

Neutral

Owned By	Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1864
Website	www.jacksonville.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Owner Country	United States

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January 12, 2026

Missing Longboat Key teen found safe, police say

Longboat Key Observer - Florida

Legal weed, home growing, smoking ban, 12 Florida marijuana bills for 2026

The Florida Times-Union

Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

The Florida Times-Union

Neutral

Owned By	Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1864
Website	www.jacksonville.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Owner Country	United States

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The Start of Florida’s Legislative Session Marks DeSantis’ Last Stand

1290 WJNO - Florida

Owner: iHeart Media Inc.

1290 WJNO - Florida

Indeterminate

Owned By	iHeart Media Inc. (Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO)
Year Founded	1947
Website	https://wjno.iheart.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, West Palm Beach
Owner Country	United States

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