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Florida Republicans continue push to ban local governments from putting fluoride in water

“Community water fluoridation is regarded as one of the greatest scientific achievements of the 20th Century.”

by News Service of Florida March 12, 2025March 24, 2025

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Florida Republicans approve proposal to pay workers less than minimum wage for internships, job training

Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, argued that employers will simply redefine entry level jobs as “internships.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 11, 2025June 5, 2025

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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.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 7, 2025July 30, 2025

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Florida will spend millions on new SpaceX launch site, says DeSantis

In December, members of the Space Florida Board of Directors agreed to negotiate providing up to $65 million.

by News Service of Florida March 5, 2025July 25, 2025

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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.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 4, 2025June 25, 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.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 4, 2025March 26, 2025

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Florida Republicans want to repeal bump stock ban

Lawmakers included the ban in a law that passed after the February 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that killed 17 people.

by News Service of Florida February 28, 2025April 5, 2025

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Florida sheriffs fall in line with Trump’s mass deportation efforts

The Pinellas County sheriff said he is holding 150 undocumented immigrants on detainers at his jail, which has 3,000 inmates.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 25, 2025March 4, 2025

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Ron DeSantis wants Florida to have its own ‘DOGE’ to examine state and local government spending

“For too long, nobody has cared about the taxpayers.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 25, 2025July 12, 2025

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Tampa Bay Republican Jay Collins files bill that would allow teens to buy rifles

The House last year passed a bill that would have repealed the law, but the Senate did not approve it.

by News Service of Florida February 21, 2025June 12, 2025

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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.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 21, 2025June 12, 2025

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‘The EPA is directly contradicting its own science’: Mosaic’s ‘radioactive road’ plan for Florida challenged in appeals court

The project is slated for the company’s New Wales facility.

by News Service of Florida February 20, 2025July 15, 2025

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Florida Republicans want to make sure anticipated Trump library isn’t burdened by local code restrictions

The bill would prohibit local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances, resolutions or rules related to presidential libraries.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 19, 2025March 11, 2025

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Florida Republican files bill to explore eliminating property taxes

Property taxes have traditionally played a major role in funding Florida schools and local governments.

by News Service of Florida February 19, 2025March 26, 2025

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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.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 17, 2025June 18, 2025

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Florida Republicans push to ban cities and counties from putting fluoride in public water systems

But dental and other health groups have called for continuing the addition of fluoride to water.

by News Service of Florida February 13, 2025March 26, 2025

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DeSantis wants law enforcement to stop doing ‘intrusive’ boat safety checks on the water

DeSantis’ proposal would require a change in a state law that allows law.

by News Service of Florida February 12, 2025May 8, 2025

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Florida lawmakers say no ‘bailouts’ for condo owners

“Bailing them out with taxpayer dollars is not something that I’m open to.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 12, 2025May 1, 2025

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Pinellas County Republican files ‘Gulf of America’ bill

Sen. Nick DiCeglie, R-Indian Rocks Beach, filed the 70-page bill.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 11, 2025April 8, 2025

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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.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 11, 2025March 1, 2025

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