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As Hurricane Helene approaches, Florida residents ‘pray for the best’
“This one just looks like pretty much a sure thing that it is going to hit this area and be pretty intense.”
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Federal court hears arguments on Florida law restricting pronoun use by teachers
The lawsuit alleges the law violates teachers’ First Amendment rights and runs afoul of a federal civil-rights law.
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As Helene approaches, Florida braces for ‘potentially very dangerous storm’
“The Big Bend and Panhandle should be especially prepared for a direct impact,” DeSantis said.
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Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $13 an hour next week
The minimum wage for tipped employees will go to $9.98 an hour Monday.
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Feds looking to expand ‘critical habitat’ areas for Florida manatees
The federal government classifies manatees as a “threatened” species, and the sea cows drew widespread attention in 2021 when a record 1,100 died.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tampa Bay counties, as Hurricane Helene looms
“It’s going to be a hurricane, at least a Cat 1, possibly a Cat 2. Will it be stronger than that? That remains to be seen.”
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Judge wants Florida doctor to face $10K fine for performing abortions
Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey’s ruling that upheld the law came after a legal battle that started in 2015.
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PAC aiming to legalize recreational pot in Florida raises over $100 million
Smart & Safe Florida committee raised $6,001,782 between Sept. 7 through Sept. 13.
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Federal judge refuses to toss lawsuit alleging Florida failed to prevent sewage dumps that led to manatee deaths
Florida had a record 1,100 manatee deaths in 2021, with the largest number, 358, in Brevard County, the focus of the lawsuit.
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‘There’s a lot of money that’s at stake here’: DeSantis defends targeting marijuana petition workers
“People make money off the petition process. There’s an incentive to commit fraud. The Legislature tried to address it, but I don’t think that they’ve addressed it adequately.”
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State approves $200 million plan for New College of Florida, despite concerns in spending
Corcoran told the Board of Governors he was given the responsibility of rapidly turning around New College, and “that’s what we’re doing.”
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Non-profit group files federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s voter verification process
Applicants whose information does not produce an “exact match” are not allowed to vote “unless they overcome burdensome bureaucratic hurdles,” the lawsuit said.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’s launching his own, separate probe of Trump assassination attempt
“Nevertheless, they have their prerogative, but we have our prerogative.”
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Florida’s fight to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution draws big money donations from both sides
The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee raised $417,410 from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6.
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Florida seeks to dismiss challenge to law barring under-21 strippers
The law includes second-degree felony charges for people who employ or allow dancers under 21 to perform nude in the establishments.
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Indicted former Florida lawmaker says Tyreek Hill’s experience with cops ‘is not uncommon for a Black man’
In 2023, Harding pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements.
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Another lawsuit challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis’ anti-abortion amendment website
“Under the guise of providing ‘facts’ to the public, the website contains harmful statements that are fundamentally misleading at best, if not outright false.”
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Pinellas County waterfront homeowners file appeal in public beach access fight
The waterfront property owners argued that the ordinance was an unconstitutional “taking” of their private property.
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Tampa Bay led state in Citizens insurance claims following Hurricane Debby
Citizens closed 75 claims with payments made to policyholders, while 682 claims were closed without payments.
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Florida attorney challenges DeSantis administration over state-run anti-abortion website
The attorney asked the Florida Supreme Court to issue a writ of quo warranto.