Decades-old cases dusted off in Andrew Warren’s legal fight with Gov. DeSantis

Warren’s lawyers warned that embracing DeSantis’ arguments about the 1924 opinion “would invalidate many federal statutes and overrule innumerable” court decisions.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida May 6, 2024September 17, 2024

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No more mockingbird? Florida official pushes for new state bird

Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas also have the northern mockingbird as their state birds.

by News Service of Florida May 6, 2024October 26, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says Gaza refugees are not wanted, and would bring ‘blood feud’ to country

Several national news outlets reported Wednesday that U.S. agencies have discussed resettling Palestinian refugees from Gaza.

by News Service of Florida May 3, 2024September 23, 2024

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Amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations, USF adds increased security for commencement events

Pro-Palestinian protests have shaken campuses across the country as the academic year ends.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 3, 2024September 5, 2024

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DeSantis signs bill to remove ‘indoctrination’ from Florida classrooms

DeSantis also signed a bill allowing state funds to be deposited in credit unions. In the past, only banks have been eligible.

by Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 2, 2024March 13, 2025

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DeSantis signs bill banning sales of lab-grown meats in Florida

The bill, in part, will make it a second-degree misdemeanor to sell or manufacture cultivated meat.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 2, 2024August 28, 2024

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‘This is a fight for freedom’: At Florida stop, Vice President Harris warns of potential Trump abortion ban

“As of this morning, 4 million women in this state woke up with fewer reproductive freedoms than they had last night.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida May 2, 2024June 18, 2024

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Florida AG Ashley Moody challenges Biden Administration rule closing gun-sale ‘loopholes’

The rule stems from a 2022 law that made changes in the background-check system.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 1, 2024July 11, 2024

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‘They’ll hopefully thrive out here’: Threatened Eastern indigo snakes released in Central Florida

The snakes are considered indiscriminate eaters, with an ability to overpower other snakes.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 1, 2024June 21, 2025

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Florida defends DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan

The brief Monday was filed on behalf of Secretary of State Cord Byrd, one of the named defendants in the case.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 1, 2024November 18, 2024

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‘It’s been pretty chaotic’: Florida health officials brace for new stricter abortion laws

Planned Parenthood clinics “have been packed” in the days leading up to the six-week limit, Quesada said.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida April 30, 2024July 2, 2024

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As Florida’s population grows, officials see 33% spike in wildlife calls

Most calls involve such things as wildlife in populated areas, getting into trash or causing property damage, not imminent public-safety threats.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 30, 2024April 15, 2025

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Florida sues Biden administration over Title IX changes providing LGBTQ protections

The U.S. Department of Education announced the rule on April 19. Schools, colleges and universities that receive federal money are required to comply with Title IX.

by Jim Saunders, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida April 30, 2024May 27, 2024

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Tampa Bay residents might actually see lower bills from TECO and Duke this summer

Natural gas prices have been volatile in recent years.

by Colin Wolf and News Service of Florida April 29, 2024March 31, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs 28 bills, including regulating AI in political ads, vape products aimed at kids

Another measure signed Friday (HB 461) will allow women to be excused from jury duty if they have given birth within six months of the jury-reporting date.

by News Service of Florida April 29, 2024September 6, 2024

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