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Florida voters will be asked to give first responders, teachers and military bigger tax breaks
It must go before voters because it would be a constitutional amendment.
Jim Turner
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Florida Republicans want to give sheriffs more power and less oversight over budgets
“That isn’t good oversight.”
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Florida Supreme Court approves new state House, Senate districts
The House and Senate maps did not draw any opposition at the Supreme Court. But legal challenges could still be filed in other courts.
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Florida wildlife experts say recent effort to feed lettuce to starving manatees is helping
“It took them a while to figure that out, and that behavior kind of spread amongst the population,” Sutton said.
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Inspired by the show ‘Home Improvement,’ Florida lawmakers push for a Labor Day tool tax break
Rep. Susan Valdes, D-Tampa, said the “tool time” tax holiday will also help students in trade programs.
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Florida Senate advances proposal to attract out-of-state cops with $5,000 bonuses
The bill also would increase the base salary for each county sheriff by $5,000.
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‘Put on that full armor of God’: Florida Gov. DeSantis warns crowd of ‘left schemes’ at CPAC speech
The appearance at CPAC came as DeSantis runs for re-election in November and as speculation builds about a possible bid for president in 2024.
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Florida lawmakers want to double fines for social media-fueled ‘pop-up’ parties
Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, called the bill “crazily overly broad, wildly disruptive.”
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‘Take that to the bank’: DeSantis threatens to veto Florida congressional map
DeSantis’ proposal, while different, also could give Republicans 18 seats.
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Florida Supreme Court slaps down DeSantis request for redistricting opinion
The governor’s office quickly said it accepted the decision.
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Florida’s citrus crops are not OK
“The grit and determination of Florida citrus growers does not waver.”
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Florida Surgeon General won’t say if he’s been vaccinated during tense Senate confirmation hearing
Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Ocoee, said Ladapo’s “policy positions are dangerous.”
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Florida’s new Legislative Districts head to Supreme Court
Democrats in both chambers have said they expect the maps to be challenged regardless of the findings of the state Supreme Court.
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DeSantis wants to know if its legal to drastically alter historically Black Florida district
“Ron DeSantis’ effort to disenfranchise every minority voter north of Orlando is an act that will not go without a fight.”
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Florida’s plan to recruit out-of-state cops with $5,000 moves forward
“This bill is a small sacrifice to show our appreciation,” Leek said.
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Florida lawmakers advance bill to keep churches open during pandemics
“It is born out of the pandemic, but not,” sponsor Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, said when asked if the measure applies only to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With full legalization a longshot, Florida Dems aim to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana
House Minority Leader Evan Jenne described what he called an “uphill battle” on the issue.
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Florida teachers, cops and military may get a bigger tax break under new proposal
Local governments raised concerns about carving tax breaks out of city and county money.
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Florida lawmakers seek ‘minimum’ inspections following Surfside condo collapse
The proposed changes would increase costs that owners and associations would face for inspections and potential restoration work.