Florida sues Biden administration over new regulations protecting gender-affirming care

The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Tampa, targets a rule that affects programs such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which operates as KidCare in Florida.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 8, 2024May 19, 2024

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Tampa Bay residents will see cheaper electric bills starting next month

The plans approved Tuesday will lead to about $233.5 million in savings for Duke customers and $137.9 million for Tampa Electric customers.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 7, 2024May 11, 2025

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Florida real estate groups sue over law banning Chinese nationals from trying to buy homes

The lawsuit, filed in Miami, contends that the law violates the federal Fair Housing Act and part of the Florida Constitution.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 7, 2024June 2, 2025

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Florida AG Ashley Moody challenges Biden Administration rule closing gun-sale ‘loopholes’

The rule stems from a 2022 law that made changes in the background-check system.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 1, 2024July 11, 2024

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Florida defends DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan

The brief Monday was filed on behalf of Secretary of State Cord Byrd, one of the named defendants in the case.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 1, 2024November 18, 2024

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Florida sues Biden administration over Title IX changes providing LGBTQ protections

The U.S. Department of Education announced the rule on April 19. Schools, colleges and universities that receive federal money are required to comply with Title IX.

by Jim Saunders, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida April 30, 2024May 27, 2024

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Federal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden

Moody and DeSantis have made a high-profile issue of criticizing the federal government’s handling of immigration issues

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 11, 2024June 25, 2025

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Tampa Bay residents file lawsuit alleging Florida racially gerrymandered Senate district

Lawmakers gave final approval to the redistricting plan in February 2022, and the districts were used in the 2022 elections.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 10, 2024July 25, 2025

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Florida’s upcoming abortion ballot measure might not end legal issues

Justices argue that wording in the proposal about issues such as “health” and “healthcare provider” are vague.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 8, 2024June 2, 2024

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Florida’s proposed constitutional amendments include include issues like campaign money, property taxes, and more

Weed and abortion aren’t alone on the November ballot.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 3, 2024October 7, 2024

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‘Pretty much a total ban’: Florida will soon have a six-week limit on abortions

But, voters will decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 2, 2024April 16, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court likely to rule on abortion and recreational pot amendments early next week

If the proposals reach the ballot, they would need approval from 60 percent of voters to pass.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 29, 2024April 2, 2024

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Federal judges back Florida Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map that eliminated Black district

“I do not think that Governor DeSantis harbors personal racial animus toward Black voters,” Jordan wrote.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 28, 2024September 16, 2024

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Lawsuit challenges Florida law restricting Chinese employment at public universities

The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys from the ACLU Foundation of Florida, the Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance and the international law firm Perkins Coie.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 26, 2024April 2, 2025