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Border crossings off from last week's highs as US pins hopes for order on mobile app

May. 14, 2023 23:01 PM EDT

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Pandemic-era limits on asylum known as Title 42 have been rarely discussed among many of tens of thousands of migrants massed on Mexico's border with the United States. Their eyes were — and are — fixed instead on a new U.S. government mobile app that...

Woman is 2nd accused of throwing drink at US Rep. Matt Gaetz

May. 03, 2023 06:58 AM EDT

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two women have now been accused of throwing drinks at U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. The most recent was Saturday, when Selena Chambers, 41, of Tallahassee, threw a glass of wine at the Republican congressman during an event in Miramar Beach and shouted...

Officials: Eight people rescued at Florida Panhandle beach

Apr. 06, 2023 20:08 PM EDT

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Eight people were rescued Thursday at a Florida Panhandle beach as weather forecasters predicted a high chance for rip currents in the area, officials said. Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to Johnson Beach in Perdido Key twice, the Pensacola News...

Pensacola magician to launch magic school

Mar. 26, 2023 03:14 AM EDT

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — For Milan Brunet-Sabastia, magic is about more than pulling a rabbit out of a hat. It is a meticulously practiced craft that creates a sense of joy and curiosity for its spectators that lingers long after a trick’s execution. Although magicians are known to...

Judge orders halt to fast releases at US border with Mexico

Mar. 08, 2023 19:08 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge Wednesday ordered the Biden administration to end the expedited releases of migrants who enter the United States illegally from Mexico, potentially straining already stretched holding facilities. The order won't take effect for a week to give the...