Curt Anderson

Curt Anderson

October 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Sharpens His Attacks on Trump in Their Shared Home State of Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaking at a campaign event, argued that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election not because more voters supported Democrat Joe Biden but rather to cast him out of office.

By Michelle L. Price and Curt Anderson

4 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Fatal Florida Train Crash Highlights Dangers of Private, Unguarded Crossings That Exist Across US

The weekend crash between a train and an SUV that killed six people in Florida happened at a private road crossing where little more than a sign or two is required — no crossing gates, no flashing lights, no warning sound.

By Curt Anderson

4 minute read

September 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Abortion Rights at Stake as State Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to GOP-Led Restrictions

The Florida Supreme Court must decide whether to overrule broad abortion rights protections provided for decades under the state constitution and instead uphold a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that bans the procedure in most cases after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

By Curt Anderson

5 minute read

August 10, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Trump Valet Pleads Not Guilty in Classified Documents Case

Special counsel Jack Smith accuses valet Walt Nauta and property manager Carlos De Oliveira of scheming with former President Donald Trump to try to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance video sought by investigators.

By Curt Anderson and Alanna Durkin Richer

4 minute read

July 10, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Prosecutors' Case Against Plastic Surgeon Facing Death Penalty

Authorities say Dr. Tomasz Kosowski killed attorney Steven Cozzi in the bathroom of Cozzi's law office moments after both participated in a March 21 conference call about a lengthy, acrimonious legal battle over medical billing.

By Curt Anderson

4 minute read

June 09, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Sheriff Details Racist Threats From Woman Who Fatally Shot Neighbor

Susan Louise Lorincz has been charged with the first-degree felony of manslaughter with a firearm, as well as culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault.

By Curt Anderson

5 minute read

June 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Protesters Call for Arrest of White Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor

The killing of Ajike Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four, has put Florida's divisive stand your ground law back into the spotlight.

By Curt Anderson and Freida Frisaro

6 minute read

April 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Sen. Scott Bill Would Fund Armed Officers in All US Schools

The School Guardian Act would take about $80 billion that Congress previously approved to expand the tax agency and spend it instead on efforts to deter and respond to school shootings.

By Curt Anderson

3 minute read

April 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

On DeSantis Turf, Newsom Decries Conservative Education Push

California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature for reshaping education at various levels, including encouraging private school attendance by offering taxpayer-funded vouchers regardless of income.

By Curt Anderson

4 minute read

November 22, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Endangered Status Sought for Manatees as Hundreds Starve

The petition contends that pollution from fertilizer runoff, leaking septic tanks, wastewater discharges and increased development is triggering algae blooms that have killed much of the seagrass on which manatees depend, especially on Florida's east coast.

By Curt Anderson

3 minute read