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Florida senator demands investigation into Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office handling of Epstein case

“If true, this shows yet another breakdown of the system’s dealing with this pedophilic abuser.”

by Jim Turner July 24, 2019July 17, 2025

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Tampa’s new power plant project draws fire from environmental groups

“Their position is that no one should review whether that’s even needed.”

by Jim Turner July 22, 2019August 17, 2023

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Eight mayors in Lake County sign letter refusing to take relocated Confederate statue

The statue was in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol since the 1920s.

by Jim Turner July 19, 2019August 17, 2023

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South Miami will file lawsuit against Florida’s new ban on so-called ‘sanctuary cities’

“It creates divisions.”

by Jim Turner July 11, 2019July 8, 2025

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis requests Confederate statue at U.S Capitol be replaced with Mary McLeod Bethune

Each state is allowed to have two representatives in the national hall.

by Jim Turner July 11, 2019July 13, 2024

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Florida can no longer prevent homeowners from growing vegetable gardens

The law goes into effect on July 1.

by Jim Turner June 26, 2019January 25, 2025

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DeSantis on Trump: ‘Florida really has been his home’

Since taking office, Trump has made 33 trips to Florida.

by Jim Turner June 14, 2019August 17, 2023

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Everglades National Park receives $60 million in federal assistance

The funds will help the National Park Service elevate a 6.5-mile section of roadway that runs west from Miami.

by Jim Turner June 4, 2019August 17, 2023

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After massive funding cuts, Visit Florida lays off 34 percent of staff

The agency was heavily criticized for spending $1 million on a Pitbull contract.

by Jim Turner May 24, 2019August 17, 2023

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Details remain sketchy for Florida cabinet members’ upcoming trip to Israel

Details of the upcoming excursion of about 80 people, headed by DeSantis, remain unclear or under wraps.

by Jim Turner and Ana Ceballos, News Service of Florida May 22, 2019August 17, 2023

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Sexual harassment investigation underway for Florida’s top financial regulator

Patronis called the allegations against Rubin “troubling.”

by Jim Turner May 14, 2019August 3, 2023

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Florida is going to force ex-felons to pay fees before restoring voting their rights

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will sign the controversial measure into law.

by Jim Turner May 8, 2019May 4, 2026

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Despite overwhelming environmental concerns, Florida lawmakers push through toll road expansion

Environmental groups have announced plans to fight the projects, which they say would lead to sprawl, harmful wildlife impacts and water pollution.

by Jim Turner May 1, 2019May 3, 2024

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Florida is about to make texting and driving a primary offense

Currently, police can only cite motorists for texting behind the wheel if they are pulled over for other reasons.

by Jim Turner April 30, 2019August 17, 2023

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Florida residents can no longer vape in the workplace

Big win for people tired of smelling dragonberry plumes all day.

by Jim Turner April 29, 2019August 17, 2023

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Florida lawmakers approve tax package that gives more money to charter schools

The House bill also includes a back-to-school tax “holiday” from Aug. 2 through Aug. 4.

by Jim Turner April 26, 2019August 17, 2023

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The end could be near for Visit Florida, the state’s embattled tourism agency

The agency has reported eight years of record tourism numbers, topped by 126.1 million visitors in 2018.

by Jim Turner April 24, 2019August 17, 2023

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New Florida bill that bans texting while driving aims to get even tougher on violators

The Senate version would make texting while driving a “primary” offense.

by Jim Turner March 26, 2019August 17, 2023

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Lawmakers are trying to stop Visit Florida from promoting cities that banned sunscreen

“I don’t want that brand to be changed from the Sunshine State to the melanoma capital of the world.”

by Jim Turner March 22, 2019August 17, 2023

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Tampa’s Arthenia Joyner will lead Democrats in FL Senate

by Jim Turner November 17, 2014August 17, 2023

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