Florida lawmakers sign off on expanding medical marijuana licenses for Black farmers

Meanwhile, the Florida Supreme Court is weighing a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and older.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida March 19, 2024March 28, 2024

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Federal judge rejects part of Florida elections law

Walker’s ruling Friday came in a challenge filed by Hispanic Federation, Poder Latinx and individual plaintiffs.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida March 4, 2024June 13, 2024

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Judge halts Jeffrey Epstein records, hours after DeSantis signed bill to release them

Circuit Judge Luis Delgado detailed how he could reconsider the issue after the law takes effect July 1

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida March 1, 2024July 16, 2025

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U.S. Supreme Court justices hint that Florida’s social media laws may be unconstitutional

“I mean, could Florida enact a law telling bookstores that they have to put everything out by alphabetical order…”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 27, 2024August 9, 2024

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‘If you really want to stop abortions, get a vasectomy’: Critics push back on new ‘unborn child’ Florida bill

“This deceptive bill is about making it even harder for Floridians to access the abortion care that they need.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 21, 2024November 9, 2024

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Fight over Florida sports betting law heads to the U.S. Supreme Court

“This question is exceptionally important not just for the people of Florida, but for the nationwide precedent it will set…”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 13, 2024March 11, 2024

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Florida Republicans look to cap THC in pot products, but critics say it will only fuel black market

“The illegal black market, unfortunately, may continue to thrive under this bill.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 6, 2024April 29, 2025

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Florida Senate panel votes to ban cities from having police oversight review boards

The boards “pose no threat to law-abiding officers and often have very restricted powers.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 24, 2024February 28, 2024

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Florida House Republicans want to force health insurers to cover anti-trans ‘conversion therapy’

The bill would also force trans people to use their sex assigned at birth on IDs.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 23, 2024January 26, 2024

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Following 6 week abortion ban, Florida Republicans now pursue lawsuits for wrongful death of ‘unborn child’

The legislation has drawn intense pushback from abortion providers and their allies.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 19, 2024February 6, 2024

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Washington Post targets DeSantis’ office in public records lawsuit

The Post’s amended lawsuit argued that “it has become apparent … that FDLE is not alone in its culpability for violating the Post’s rights.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 3, 2024June 24, 2024

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Federal judge set to rule on Florida transgender care restrictions

“The governor just says, ‘I know it’s going to be in the headlines. I know it’s going to be popular. Let’s go for it,’” Hinkle posited.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida December 22, 2023January 17, 2024

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Hillsborough County transgender teachers file federal lawsuit challenging new Florida law restricting pronouns

The three teachers have also filed discrimination complaints with federal labor officials.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida December 14, 2023July 18, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis’ administration wants to send more National Guards to state prisons

“As you know, we’ve got the National Guard in our system, and that in and of itself signifies that we’ve been in a crisis.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida December 11, 2023February 7, 2024

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Florida Department of Law Enforcement fires deputy chief of staff days after seeking whistleblower protection

The dismissal of Patricia Carpenter came amid a shake-up of high-level staff following a meeting over the governor’s travel records.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida December 4, 2023May 21, 2025

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Florida cops who use deadly force can no longer hide identities through Marsy’s Law, says Supreme Court

Marsy’s Law grants police officers the right to be considered “victims” when they’re on the job.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 30, 2023April 16, 2025

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Judge backs increased license fees for Florida medical marijuana operators

Florida Department of Health officials late last year adopted a rule creating a formula for establishing the fee.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 30, 2023June 12, 2024

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Florida needs to spend $2.2 billion to address ‘perfect storm’ of issues in state prisons, report says

More than 500 prison housing units lack air conditioning, KPMG representatives told the committee on Wednesday.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 16, 2023December 14, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court questions state’s arguments against recreational pot amendment

Justices have until April 1 to decide whether the proposal should go before voters in November 2024.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 8, 2023October 30, 2024

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Seminole Tribe of Florida quietly unrolls ‘limited’ sports betting app

The legal skirmishes aren’t over, however.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 7, 2023November 9, 2024

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