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ChatGPT creators knew product would cause harm, Florida argues in lawsuit
The state alleges ChatGPT is a “public nuisance.”
Jay Waagmeester
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Florida lawmakers move to save public schools from DeSantis’ property tax plan
Volusia County Senate Republican Tom Wright said his office received 1,282 emails and calls before the start of a meeting.
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‘The stakes for public education are enormous’: Florida’s largest teachers union on DeSantis property tax plan
“Local funding accounts for roughly 46% of the Florida Education Finance Program statewide, and in some districts the local share approaches 90%.
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Florida schools, healthcare, public safety could lose millions under DeSantis property tax plan
“I think there’s a reason why the governor didn’t want to show his work today.”
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Florida agrees to pay $485K to FWC biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post
“All I wanted was my job back,” Brown said in a news release.
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Federal judge sides with Florida state employee fired for Charlie Kirk social media post
“There is a label for what Ms. Tucker did — making false statements.”
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‘It was always designed to be a temporary facility’: DeSantis addresses rumors ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may soon close
Florida insists the federal government will reimburse the state hundreds of millions of dollars, although it has not yet.
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Florida education union claims school choice system is unconstitutional, files suit
The plaintiffs ask the court to declare the scholarship programs and charter schools “as currently administered” unconstitutional.
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‘Rigging a system:’ Florida’s new congressional map expected to draw legal challenges
“House Republicans cheered at the destruction of democracy while Democrats fought to defend it.”
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Florida’s average teacher pay remains among worst in nation, union says
California has the highest average teacher salary, $103,552. New York is second and Washington state is third.
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Florida among states to win in fight against Live Nation-Ticketmaster
A Live Nation rep said, ‘The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter.’
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill naming highway after Donald Trump
The bill also designates the Tallahassee airport as Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport.
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Florida Republicans line up to praise fired Attorney General Pam Bondi
Democrats were less impressed.
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Gun lobby praises Florida AG over push for ‘nondangerous’ felon gun ownership
“Attorney General Pam Bondi needs to sit up and take notes! This is what a REAL pro-gun attorney general looks like.”
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Florida places temporary ban on H-1B visas in university system
The measure prohibits universities from using the H-1B program to hire “new employees” until Jan. 5, 2027.
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Florida weighs state university visa hiring freeze at DeSantis’ request
University of South Florida had 107 H-1B visa recipients in FY2025.
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Proposal to require Florida students pass cursive test swoops to House floor
The bill’s sponsor voted against it in previous legislative sessions.
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Florida’s flamingo population needs intervention for recovery, UCF study says
Florida has only about 100 of its state bird in the wild.
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Siding with DeSantis, Florida Senate president prefers to wait for SCOTUS before redistricting decision
That puts him at odds with a timetable for congressional redistricting set last week by a select committee in the Florida House.
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With focus on affordability in 2026, Florida House Democrats eye changes to property insurance, housing and government spending
With a Republican super-majority, Democrats can’t pass legislation on their own.
