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Tampa Bay physicians urge Florida lawmakers to resist ban on vaccine mandates
No legislation has appeared yet to expand DeSantis administration’s proposal.
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In Bradenton, DHS Sec. Kristi Noem touts Florida partnership
Tampa and St. Petersburg are among hundreds of Florida municipalities that optionally agreed to let law enforcement to work with ICE.
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Pinellas Republican re-files bill that would require all employers to use E-Verify
Rep. Berny Jacques had tried to pass this measure during the 2025 session, but its Senate version stalled.
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St. Petersburg among more than 100 Florida cities and towns that staged ‘No Kings’ protests
Plus dispatches from Miami, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and even Sopchoppy.
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Florida Democrat files bill that would protect public employees who use medical marijuana
There are exceptions if the use of cannabis is impairing the worker’s ability to perform job duties or responsibilities.
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Wrongful death for fetuses, elimination of pregnancy crisis centers proposed for 2026 Florida session
One bill would defund a program that provides counseling and pregnancy tests.
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Florida’s first-ever public school chaplain wrote an ode to Charlie Kirk, but insists he won’t use the position to proselytize
Rev. Jack Martin identifies with the Black Robe Regiment, a coalition of pastors committed to tearing down the wall of separation between church and state.
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Florida Democrats and NPA voters support open primaries, survey says
Of the 626 Democrats surveyed, 87% support having the party unilaterally open its primary election to nonparty-affiliated (NPA) voters.
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Tampa Republican Jay Collins says he’ll decide on running for governor in the coming weeks
Those hoping for ‘carnage’ between Trump and DeSantis will be disappointed, he said.
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Florida House Rep proposes reduced gun age law for fourth straight year
It’s passed in the House every time, but always fails in the Senate.
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Clearwater explores becoming the first Florida city in 20 years to run its own power utility
‘We know it’s going to be a fight and it’s going to take time.’
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Lake Okeechobee is the dirtiest lake in the US, report says
Those in the know, said the bad rating was dead-on.
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Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026
Last month, reports surfaced that the president was considering backing Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez for AG.
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Second lawsuit filed to overturn Pinellas Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie’s development regulation law
The law meant for hurricane recovery aid is also being sued by more than two dozen local governments.
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Florida’s lame duck governor has only 15 months left to ride the taxpayer gravy train
What’s next for Ron DeSantis?
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Florida education commissioner names state’s top debate trophy after Charlie Kirk
The Florida civics and debate initiative was launched while New College President Richard Corcoran was serving as the state education commissioner.
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Equality Florida responds after DeSantis’ DOGE says Pinellas and St. Pete are wasting money on Pride events
‘A pathetic effort to distract from his corruption, inside dealing, and scandals.’
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Sen. Ashley Moody commits salary during government shutdown to Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Pasco Rep. Gus Bilirakis requested not to be paid.
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PEN report: Florida accounts for 30% of nation’s book bans as trend slows
PEN America reported 600 titles in Hillsborough County that are “banned pending investigation.” The Florida Department of Education reported none in Hillsborough.
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USF nabs University of North Florida’s president
LImayem, USF’s former business college dean, is the sole finalist in its presidential search.