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Judge OKs ongoing fight against Florida law that bans ‘cultivated’ meat
The state law, in part, makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to sell or manufacture cultivated meat.
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TECO hike rates get backing, despite objections from Florida Rising and others
The regulatory commission is scheduled May 6 to take up a request by the state Office of Public Counsel, which represents ratepayers, and two consumer groups to reconsider approval of the rate hikes.
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Florida Democrat says ‘poison pills’ led to breakup of ‘rural renaissance’ plan
A long-controversial idea about dental therapists providing care is among the unrelated items.
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Florida Attorney General files lawsuit against Snapchat parent company
James Uthmeier claims the company is violating a 2024 law aimed at keeping 14 year olds off the platform.
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Federal court gives victory to Florida in fight over Biden gender identity rule
The rule was designed to help carry out a federal law that prevents discrimination in health-care programs that receive federal money.
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Judge temporarily blocks Florida immigration law approved by DeSantis last February
The law created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
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Drug-trafficking charge dropped after man was found with ‘green, leafy substance’ at Tampa International Airport
Campbell was sentenced to three years in prison because of the trafficking conviction, the ruling said.
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Florida bill would ban AI from deciding insurance claim denials
The bill would need approval from two more committees before it could go to the full Senate.
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Florida’s most-powerful business groups are watching as court hears arguments in wetlands fight
Florida and the EPA seek to overturn a district judge’s ruling in the lawsuit filed by conservation groups.
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Sponsored by Hillsborough Republican, bill targeting fluoride in drinking water is approved by house subcommittee
The House bill does not specifically mention fluoride, but it would prevent the ‘use of any additive included primarily for health-related purposes.’
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Florida lawmakers investigate claims that property insurance companies are hiding profits while saying they’re losing money
“Our purpose today is to find out if insurance companies have been allegedly ripping us off.”
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Florida Republicans support restricting state’s ballot-initiative process even further
Only one lawmaker crossed party lines, with Rep. Jose Alvarez, D-Kissimmee, joining Republicans in supporting the bill.
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Consumer groups challenge proposed rate hikes from Tampa Electric Co.
The regulatory commission approved a nearly $185 million base-rate increase for Tampa Electric in 2025.
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After passing bill requiring later start times for Florida schools, lawmakers now want to repeal it
Bill sponsor Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, said the 2023 law was “very well-intentioned.”
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Florida attorney general files lawsuit against Target over LGBTQ Pride campaign
Uthmeier was sworn in Monday as attorney general after serving as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ chief of staff.
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USF President Rhea Law says she will retire
Monday’s announcement did not provide detailed reasons for Law’s decision to step down.
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Pinellas County Republican files ‘Gulf of America’ bill
Sen. Nick DiCeglie, R-Indian Rocks Beach, filed the 70-page bill.
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After clash with DeSantis, Florida Lawmakers will hold another special session on Trump’s immigration crackdown
Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday.
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Florida regulators approve a near $20 monthly hike for Duke Energy, Tampa Electric customers
“Tampa Electric understands that an additional charge is always difficult for customers,” Means said.
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Florida lawmakers rebuke DeSantis immigration plan, threaten to override one of his vetoes
“I want criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively, and the best way to do that is to follow the leadership of President Trump.”