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Grand jury says Florida AG James Uthmeier was in ‘position of authority’ in $10 million Medicaid scandal

Witnesses identified him as having involvement in directing the money after it went to Hope Florida.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

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Florida cattle ranchers are ‘disappointed’ with Trump’s decision to import tariff-free beef to lower prices

This past April, the average retail price for beef set a record high at $9.64 per pound, up about 13 percent from 2025.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Aerial view of Clearwater Beach, Florida, showing white sand lined with blue beach umbrellas, palm trees, a coastal road, and clear turquoise ocean water on a sunny day.

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Florida tourism keeps dropping amid concerns over inflation and Trump’s Canada tariffs

Domestic, overseas and Canadian travel into the state were all slightly down in the April through June period, compared to the same period a year earlier.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at a press conference podium in Miami, announcing funding for Biscayne Bay water quality and coral reef restoration while being filmed by media cameras

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‘If he is convicted, he’s going to be in for a world of hurt’: DeSantis hints at death penalty for Republican ally arrested for child sex abuse

During an event in Sarasota on Tuesday, DeSantis noted that Florida has passed a law to reintroduce the death penalty for pedophiles.

by News Service of Florida August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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Florida’s new education commissioner wants to block undocumented students from paying for career programs

The state offers CTE programs in middle schools, high schools, district technical colleges and state colleges.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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‘They want a progressive top of the ticket’: What Florida Democrats could learn from Angie Nixon

“Progressives are for Medicare for all, for ending genocide abroad, for a variety of issues that take the next step that some institutional Democrats are afraid to take.”

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

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Judge says Florida teacher fired over Charlie Kirk comments should be reinstated with back pay

“Ms. Roller’s private Facebook post on her personal Facebook page was not unethical.”

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

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Former Florida Republican lawmaker Mike Caruso arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Caruso from office today, which came one year after he appointed him as clerk.

by Gray Rohrer and News Service of Florida August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

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‘We don’t answer to this nonsense’: Florida pediatricians pushback on Trump’s new childhood vaccine orders

“We go by evidence-based science, we don’t go by politics and politicians.”

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

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DeSantis says state won’t appeal judge ruling calling for rewrite of Florida property tax amendment

“Voters are entitled to a fair, clear, accurate and non-misleading ballot statement to assist them in making their critical determination.”

by News Service of Florida August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

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Florida Republicans now have a 1.5 million voter registration advantage over Democrats

Just over 3.3 million voters registered as NPAs.

by News Service of Florida August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

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Florida gas prices slide, but some areas still pay $4 per gallon

Averages ranged from $3.80 a gallon in Escambia County, which includes Pensacola, to $4.04 in Monroe County, which includes the Florida Keys.

by News Service of Florida August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

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Florida could ban undocumented students from career education programs

It’s another step the state is taking to shut out undocumented students from Florida’s educational system.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

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Florida AG James Uthmeier warns Catholic church to accept vaccine exemptions

The letter comes 10 days before most school districts in the state open their doors for the 2026-2027 school year.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

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TECO says it will end storm surcharge a month early

TECO serves about 860,000 customers in west-central Florida.

by News Service of Florida July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

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Florida is now advising against drugs for depression, anxiety for kids

It’s the latest instance of Florida channeling Kennedy’s MAHA agenda.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

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Florida’s deportation orders surged in June

Nationally, Haitians saw one of the largest jumps in removal orders with a 96 percent increase over four months.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida July 23, 2026

Shelves stocked with back-to-school supplies including Crayola crayons, markers, and Elmer's glue at a grocery store.

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Florida’s back-to-school tax ‘holiday’ starts today, here’s what’s included

For this year, lawmakers moved the discount dates to July 20 through Aug. 20.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

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Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon will contest charges for protesting at DeSantis’ office

“This is the weaponization of a justice system to punish political pushback,” Nixon told reporters.

by News Service of Florida July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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Florida has the world’s 14th largest economy, according to new analysis

Florida’s economy has to grow about 2 percent a year to surpass South Korea and will need about 21 percent additional growth to move into the top ten.

by News Service of Florida July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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