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Former Florida Gov. Graham remembered as ‘a friend and a consummate public servant’
“As a governor, senator, and legislator, he spent decades fighting for the people of Florida.”
Jim Turner
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Florida’s citrus industry is expected to have another terrible year
Despite Thursday’s reduced estimates, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner expressed optimism.
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DeSantis quietly signs bill blocking heat protection standards for Florida workers
The measure is known as a “preemption” bill, as it would take away authority from local governments.
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Forecasters predict ‘extremely active’ 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
The hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.
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The pandemic tanked state’s return on Visit Florida spending, says report
The analysis found that the return on investment during the three fiscal years fell dramatically from the prior three years.
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Disney reaches settlement in Florida lawsuit over Reedy Creek Improvement District
The deal ends an Orange County circuit-court lawsuit that came amid a feud between DeSantis and Disney.
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DeSantis signs bill rolling back Florida’s child labor laws
NFIB-Florida President Bill Herrle said the bill will give parents control over the hours worked by teens.
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DeSantis signs bill aimed at preventing homeless people from sleeping in public
Democrats and homeless advocates who opposed the bill contended it would increase local-government costs and drive homeless people into wooded areas.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill targeting ‘community’ IDs for migrants
Rep. Johanna Lopez, D-Orlando, said “restricting access to valid identification jeopardizes public safety.”
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From bears to beef, here are 14 interesting things in Florida’s $117.46 billion budget
The budget also includes big-ticket items such as a three-percent pay raise for state employees.
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Florida Senate approves bill aimed at preventing homeless people from sleeping in public
The House approved the bill last week, and DeSantis has voiced support for it.
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Florida Senate approves plan to shoot bears in self-defense
“We know this is a gun-happy culture,” Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, said
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Florida House backs new bill banning sales of lab-grown meats
“A ban like this threatens a free market and sets a dangerous precedent for government interference.”
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Florida’s citrus industry predicts another sour season
Thursday’s reduced forecast stemmed from a 9 percent drop in the projection for non-Valencia oranges.
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‘Don’t Allow Florida to become San Francisco’: DeSantis backs efforts to get homeless off streets
“What we don’t want to see in the legislation is any incentive to create homeless camps.”
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House Republicans vote to rollback child labor laws in Florida
The Republican-controlled House voted 80-35 to approve the measure (HB 49).
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Florida Republicans want to stop cities from removing Confederate monuments
Bill sponsor Dean Black, R-Jacksonville, said there has been a “war” on historic monuments by local governments.
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New bill would allow Gov. DeSantis to deploy Florida State Guard to other states
It also would expand the governor’s power to activate the state guard such as during periods of civil unrest.
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Florida bill would prevent cities from removing Confederate statues and memorials
“This is not a Confederate bill. It’s an American history bill,” Martin said.
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New bill would make it harder for Florida cities and counties to raise taxes
Most local boards need simple majority votes to approve property-tax increases to help fund their annual budgets.