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Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s pharmacy board will discuss vaccines this month

For the most part Board of Pharmacy members haven’t contributed heavily to politicians or political committees.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

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Vaccines and guns: DeSantis gives a sneak peek at 2026 legislative agenda [PHOTOS]

He’s going for open carry again.

by Mitch Perry, Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

A man speaks at an outdoor event from a podium decorated with the U.S. Constitution and American flag designs, with multiple flags displayed around the stage and trees in the background.

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DeSantis administration proposes removing all vaccine mandates

The governor also established a MAHA commission.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix September 3, 2025September 5, 2025

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Florida Blue among companies proposing double-digit healthcare increases

Insurers nationwide are pursuing rate hikes.

by Florida Phoenix and Christine Sexton August 11, 2025August 28, 2025

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As Floridians get hospitalized, state agriculture commissioner warns against raw milk

State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo reports the cases, but won’t say raw milk is dangerous.

by Florida Phoenix and Christine Sexton August 6, 2025August 14, 2025

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Florida’s top agriculture regulator wants to define ‘cartoon’

It’s part of a crack down on the sale of hemp to minors, to ensure products aren’t “attractive to children.”

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 30, 2025August 18, 2025

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In Florida and DC, fallout over Epstein files continues to dog Donald Trump

In Tallahassee, a top DOJfficial interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and a key figure in the growing controversy.

by Ashley Murray, Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 28, 2025August 26, 2025

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Florida Supreme Court upholds DeSantis-supported congressional district maps

The Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute, League of Women Voters of Florida, Equal Ground Education Fund, Florida Rising Together, and individual voters brought the lawsuit and blasted the court’s decision Thursday.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 18, 2025July 25, 2025

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Florida’s new education commissioner quotes Book of Psalms in fiery speech to board

Anastasios Kamoutsas also claims that the state has ‘removed indoctrination from instruction.’

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 17, 2025August 26, 2025

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Federal judge blocks part of Florida’s new ballot initiative law

In his latest ruling, Walker stopped the state from enforcing HB 1205’s ban against non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens collecting petitions.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 10, 2025August 30, 2025

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DeSantis rushes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to detain undocumented immigrants in the Everglades

Critics called it a ploy to go viral at taxpayers’ expense.

by Christine Sexton, Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix June 24, 2025July 1, 2025

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One Big, Beautiful Bill’s changes for Obamacare could be ugly for Florida

More than 4.7 million Floridians are covered through a federal marketplace plan.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix June 20, 2025July 10, 2025

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Monday vote set after Florida lawmakers finally reach budget, tax, agreements

This year’s session was extended because of the legislative leaders’ failure to pass a budget.

by Jackie Llanos, Jay Waagmeester and Christine Sexton June 15, 2025June 19, 2025

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Feds give Florida’s Republican party green light to join ballot initiative lawsuit

Critics of a new law say it violates their rights to free speech and due process.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix June 2, 2025July 22, 2025

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Tampa Bay legislators call on Congress not to defund Planned Parenthood

Sen. Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg) and Rep. Dianne Hart (D-Tampa) joined the effort.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix May 21, 2025June 10, 2025

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FAMU, Florida’s sole public historic Black university, taps GOP ally as president

The board of trustees also voted to increase the salary at $750,000.

by Christine Sexton, Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix May 20, 2025June 6, 2025

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Marijuana legalization group joins the fight against Florida’s crackdown on ballot initiatives

Smart & Safe Florida called new restrictions signed into law by Gov. DeSantis ‘legislative gaslighting.’

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix May 13, 2025July 31, 2025

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The Florida Legislature’s $2.8 billion tax cut deal is off the table

The breakdown means legislators are nowhere near coming up with a new budget, which needs to be in place by July 1 or the state risks a government shutdown.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix May 12, 2025May 16, 2025