Rebekah Jones says she's being targeted for refusing to fudge the state's coronavirus numbers.

Police raid home of COVID-19 whistleblower

Excessive Force

On Monday, police raided the home of data scientist and whistleblower Rebekah Jones, who had refused to manipulate data for the state Health Department.

Police Raid Home of COVID-19 Whistleblower

Cops pushed into her home and pointed guns at her children.

Florida just absolutely shattered the record for the most new COVID-19 cases in a single day.

TX and FL are closing bars back down after opening way too soon

We Learned Nothing

Texas and Florida were forced to close bars back down this afternoon after the states hit new record numbers in new confirmed coronavirus cases.

TX and FL Are Closing Bars Back Down After Opening Way Too Soon

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-close-bars-limit-restaurant-dining-due-explosion-covid-19-n1232233">Texas and Florida close bars after explosion of COVID-19 cases</a> [NBC News]

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Developments

"The threat of this virus is as real as it’s ever been."

"We’re going to continue to see increases in cases as people continue to not follow the standard things that we have to follow to avoid transmitting the virus."

Data suggests the pandemic could be coming back with a vengeance

Guess Who's Back

Florida has seen a record resurgence in new COVID-19 cases, with new cases exceeding 1,000 for five days straight. Yet the state is reopening this week.

Data Suggests the Pandemic Could Be Coming Back With a Vengeance

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/08/health/florida-coronavirus-cases-update/index.html">Just in time for summer, Florida&#8217;s seeing a surge in coronavirus cases. But there&#8217;s good news, too</a> [CNN]

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"Sadly and quietly, the pandemic is roaring back to life."

A massive whirlwind of 45 pound Lime scooters whizzing through the air isn't going to help one bit.

Miami requests e-scooters to be removed to avoid "scooternado"

Ballistic Scooters

In light of an impending "monster storm," the City of Miami requested all e-scooters to be removed from its streets by noon today to avoid a "scooternado."

Miami Requests E-Scooters to be Removed to Avoid “Scooternado”

Flying scooters should be the least of Floridians' worries right now.

The rail system could take as many as 3 million cars off the roads.

The U.S.'s first private, high-speed train service is opening in Florida

Advanced Transport

In a first for the United States, there will be a private, high-speed train service. Brightline express will begin service in Florida during December.

The US's First Private, High-Speed Train Service is Opening in Florida

It will get you from West Palm Beach to Miami in one hour.

The U.S.’s First Private, High-Speed Train Service is Opening in Florida

Earth & Energy

South Miami approved legislation that any new residential building project must have a solar energy aspect.

This U.S. City Now Requires Solar Panels on all New Homes

The Sunshine State is harnessing its natural resources.

New water regulations passed by Florida's ERC have been met with some controversy. Groups argue that these advancements increase the amount of harmful chemicals allowed in water supplies. 

Florida Finally Updates Water Regulations, Allow More Toxins in Water

The first regulatory update in 24 years seems to allow more toxins in water.

Future Society

A Miami-Dade judge ruled that bitcoin is not money and acquitted a man charged with illegally selling and laundering $1,500 worth of bitcoin.

Judge: Bitcoin is Not A Legitimate Currency

Apparently, bitcoin is not real money. This ruling sets a dangerous precedent. 

In order to combat the 1 million sea animals that die from plastic waste each year, Florida’s Saltwater Brewery has created edible packaging for its beer.

Robots & Machines

In order to combat the 1 million sea animals that die from plastic waste each year, Florida's Saltwater Brewery has created edible packaging for its beer.

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