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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, even Rick Scott says climate is ‘clearly changing’
Florida’s former governor told reporters, ‘we’ve got to figure this out.’
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Cornell West won’t appear on Florida’s presidential ballot
There are nine candidates running for president on the Florida ballot.
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‘Dangerous and xenophobic’: Florida’s Haitian lawmakers denounce false pet-eating allegations from Trump campaign
“When you start talking about low IQs and genetic inferiority, what you’re really doing is blowing the whistle to call out white supremacy organizations to become active and engage.”
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DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment
“You have people who have been elected as Republicans to have run saying that how passionately pro-life they are.”
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Florida Dems call for federal investigation of DeSantis administration, citing ‘voter intimidation’ on abortion amendment
South Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz is the lone Democrat not to sign the letter.
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he’s not ready to commit to debating Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
“We’ll see what happens,” Scott replied when asked a second time about a debate.
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Florida defends decision to send election police to question those who signed abortion ballot petition
“Those initiative petitions change or have the potential to change our state constitution.”
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Florida Democrats blast GOP over ‘disgraceful’ pet comments about Haitian migrants
“J.D. Vance and GOP leaders’ racially motivated attacks against Haitian people are disgusting, bigoted, and based on flat-out lies.”
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Trump says he’ll vote to legalize recreational pot in Florida
“As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3 this November.”
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Florida Democrats call for investigation into plan to develop state parks
‘The public is owed peace of mind, honesty and transparency,’ they say.
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Secret Florida water summit lets polluters talk to government without press or public present
U.S. Rep. Donalds convened the meeting but wouldn’t let in the people most affected by pollution and toxic algae blooms
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Federal trial for St. Pete’s ‘Uhuru Three’ will begin next week in Tampa
Ahead of the trial, the group plans a rally and march Saturday morning at their headquarters in South St. Petersburg.
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Florida resident dies from listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat recall
57 people have gotten sick and been hospitalized from the foodborne bacterial illness, which is the largest outbreak in 13 years.
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Tampa Bay residents protest proposed development at Honeymoon Island State Park
FL DEP’s ‘Great Outdoors Initiative’ aims to develop nine state parks
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Could Tampa Bay’s Congressional District 15 race be competitive this fall?
The seat leans Republican and is held by GOP incumbent Laurel Lee
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Florida’s definition of ‘religion’ is too narrow for school chaplain program, says Satanic Temple
“Florida welcomes only legitimate and officially authorized chaplains to become volunteers at their local schools…”
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‘Nobody’s going to Honeymoon Island to play pickleball’: There’s not much time to fight plans to develop state parks
DeSantis wants to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks.
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DeSantis official criticizes Florida’s recreational pot amendment over lack of ‘home-grow’
Advocates for the measure argue the ‘talking point’ makes little sense in light of FL’s single-subject rules for citizen initiatives
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Leading national anti-abortion group forms PAC to oppose Florida’s Amendment 4
Protect Women Florida Action is chaired by Marjorie Dannenfelser, the head of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America
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Florida parents can still use state-funded vouchers for Disney World passes
Despite debate, the Legislature declined to limit authorized purchases