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‘Lieutenant Dan,’ a Florida man who plans to ride out Hurricane Milton on a sailboat in Tampa, was once arrested for attempting to set a woman on fire
“I have no fear. I don’t know what that means,” he said.
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‘You cannot survive that’: Florida official warns of danger from approaching Hurricane Helene
DeSantis warned residents that time was running out to evacuate.
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Three more student protesters arrested at University of Florida accept plea deals in criminal cases
The misdemeanor cases against three others who are not UF students are still pending.
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University of Florida student protesters accept plea deals in criminal cases
They each remain suspended from enrolling at UF and banned from campus for three years.
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University of Florida senior staffers racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel costs after Sasse allowed them to work remotely
It wasn’t immediately clear who at UF approved each expense item.
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Florida GOP surpasses Democratic voters by 1 million in political milestone
The deadline to register for the November elections is Oct. 7.
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University of Florida president Ben Sasse abruptly resigns, citing wife’s health
He said he also wanted to spend more time with his children.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Florida are kicked out of school for up to 4 years
The university’s new dean of students, Chris Summerlin, overruled recommendations for lighter punishments.
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Police make first arrests in Florida of pro-Palestinian protesters at two university campuses
Students at University of Florida and University of South Florida were arrested Monday afternoon.
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University of Florida threatens student pro-Palestinian protesters with suspension, banishment from campus for 3 years
The university said employees or professors caught breaking its rules would be fired.
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Phone conversations with Florida law enforcement can be recorded without their consent, says court
“They have no expectation of privacy when they’re conducting official business and it doesn’t matter where they’re at.”
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‘Game changers’: Florida Supreme Court’s abortion and recreational pot rulings could be major boost for Democrats
“Florida just got a lot more expensive for the GOP.”
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DeSantis calls for more parental control, as Florida Legislature passes blanket social media ban for kids under 16
“Parents need to have a role in this,” he said at a news conference. He added, “We can’t say 100% of the uses are bad.”
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Florida teens warn that proposed social media ban may have unforeseen consequences
The bill passed the House last month and was expected to clear the Senate on Wednesday.
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‘It’s been a rough couple of years’: Death of beloved Florida manatee, Asha, highlights ongoing threats, risks
So far this year, state wildlife officials have recorded 83 deaths across the state through Feb. 9.
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Few students apply to Florida universities after DeSantis order to help Jewish students, others
The governor’s order announced last month waives application fees and, in some instances, grants in-state tuition to transfer applicants.
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Florida Supreme Court hears oral arguments on proposed abortion amendment
1. If it is placed on the ballot, it would require the support of at least 60 percent of voters to pass.
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Florida banning changes of gender on drivers’ licenses sparks confusion, backlash
“Plenty of us are afraid, but there are plenty of people who are willing to stand up.”