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Florida House lawmakers file bipartisan bill encouraging construction of grocery stores in food deserts

HB 89 would allow local governments to authorize “small-footprint grocery stores” in food insecure areas.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix January 3, 2025July 3, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis hasn’t said if he’ll once again reject federal program that provides food to low-income kids

Low-income families received $40 per month per school-aged child in a food assistance debit card through the program.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix December 21, 2024May 23, 2025

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Climate change has fueled dengue and Oropouche cases in Florida, says WHO director

Only Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have seen a higher spread of dengue locally this year, according to the CDC.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix December 11, 2024December 20, 2024

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Florida Democrat continues to push for heat protections for outdoor workers

This is the third time Gottlieb has tried to pass legislation protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix December 10, 2024December 26, 2024

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Citizens, Florida’s state-backed property insurance, defends high rate of closed claims without payment

Despite the board members’ claims the reports weren’t factual, none of them disputed that Citizens closed 50.4% of claims without payment last year.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix November 22, 2024December 9, 2024

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Florida abortion funds carry on despite Amendment 4 loss

The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund has pledged $401,000 to cover the costs of the procedure and travel for 739 people.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix November 8, 2024January 31, 2025

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DeSantis spends day before Election Day bashing recreational marijuana amendment

Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez joined the event, addressing voters in Spanish, calling Amendment 3 corporate greed.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix November 4, 2024November 9, 2024

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After DeSantis’ anti-abortion press conference, 850 doctors show up in support of Amendment 4

The pro-Amendment 4 letter the doctors signed states that infringements on access to abortion harm the health of Floridians.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 23, 2024April 3, 2025

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Court records show DeSantis’ office behind threats to broadcasters airing pro-abortion ad

Agency’s general counsel resigned in protest.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 21, 2024January 5, 2025

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Tampa woman in abortion-rights ad speaks out about DeSantis administration’s threat

In the ad, Caroline describes how she had to undergo an abortion two years ago when she found out she had brain cancer.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 18, 2024November 4, 2024

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Federal judge blocks DeSantis admin’s threats to broadcasters over Amendment 4 ads

The temporary restraining order remains in effect until Oct. 29.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 18, 2024June 27, 2025

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Lawsuit filed against DeSantis Administration over threats to broadcasters for showing abortions rights ad

“The state of Florida’s crusade against Amendment 4 is unconstitutional government interference — full stop.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 16, 2024November 6, 2024

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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.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix August 29, 2024February 18, 2025

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Nearly 30% of Florida women don’t know what the state’s abortion restrictions are, says survey

Despite the gaps in knowledge, 72% of women surveyed responded that they think abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix August 15, 2024September 10, 2024

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Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to participate in federal food assistance program for kids

The deadline for DeSantis to apply is Aug. 15.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix August 14, 2024October 27, 2024

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Thousands of Florida residents without power, as Hurricane Debby makes landfall

DeSantis said resources will be moved to Sarasota because of the amount of rainfall the area has gotten since Sunday.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix August 5, 2024January 1, 2025

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Florida has highest rate of heat-related illnesses in the country, says report

‘Preempting local governments’ ability to protect workers from climate-caused extreme heat is inhumane.’

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix July 24, 2024March 12, 2025

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CDC data says 28 percent of adult Floridians can’t afford to see the doctor when they need to

The figure is down from recent years.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix July 18, 2024May 7, 2025

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‘We cannot have every town smelling like marijuana’: DeSantis says his new PAC will fight recreational pot amendment

“We already have medical marijuana, it’s out there.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix June 26, 2024September 9, 2024

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Florida Dems hope to use contests in every legislative race to undo GOP supermajority

“Today, we’re putting Republicans on notice.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix June 19, 2024September 1, 2024

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