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Federal judge blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act,’ calling it unconstitutional

Walker agreed with three businesses and a consultant that restrictions in the law violate the First Amendment.

by Jim Turner, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida August 19, 2022August 3, 2023

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State of Florida backs Tampa Christian school in lawsuit over pregame prayer

The legal fight has lasted for years.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 18, 2022August 3, 2025

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‘The governor’s authority is not unlimited’: Andrew Warren’s federal lawsuit tests DeSantis’ ability to remove elected officials

The lawsuit also seeks to test if DeSantis properly exercised his powers in suspending Warren for alleged “incompetence” and “neglect of duty.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 18, 2022August 17, 2023

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A Hillsborough school district guide told teachers to not out students, so now Florida will review all LGBTQ support documents

Board member Ryan Petty said he has “grave concerns” about some LGBTQ support guides provided to students, teachers and school staff members.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida August 18, 2022April 9, 2025

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‘Democracy is on the ballot’: Nikki Fried focuses on abortion rights in bid for Florida governor

“I am the only person in this race, who has been a pro-choice her entire life.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 17, 2022September 26, 2024

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Feds sending nearly $42 million to Florida for ‘clean’ buses

In all, the federal government received 530 applications seeking more than $7 billion.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 17, 2022June 22, 2025

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National Democrats take aim at voting drop box restrictions in Florida

The brief disputed Republicans’ arguments that the restrictions on drop boxes are needed to help prevent fraud.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 17, 2022August 3, 2023

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Security costs to protect Florida Gov. DeSantis up 25 percent since last year, says report

Florida taxpayers spent more than $6.097 million during the 2021-2022 fiscal year on protective services for the first family and visiting officials

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 16, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida targets UCF professor over challenge to ‘Stop WOKE’ law

The state says Cassanello does not have legal standing.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 16, 2022October 1, 2023

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Florida Senate gives Andrew Warren 15 days to request hearing

The Senate sent a letter Monday stemming from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move Aug. 4 to suspend Warren.

by News Service of Florida August 16, 2022August 3, 2023

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Judge backs Florida school board decision to fire anti-mask teacher

Under administrative law, Sellers’ ruling is a recommended order that will go back to the school board for final action.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 15, 2022April 27, 2024

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Over 1 million votes have already been cast in Florida’s 2022 primary elections

In-person voting started Monday in some counties and is required to be offered statewide on Saturday.

by News Service of Florida August 12, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida schools are scrambling to address massive teacher shortage

A lack of support staff such as bus drivers and food service workers also has presented a challenge.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida August 12, 2022April 10, 2025

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Florida’s ‘last resort’ property insurance provider now has over 1 million policies

DeSantis called a special legislative session in May to address the property-insurance system, but problems have persisted.

by News Service of Florida August 12, 2022August 29, 2023

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Voting rights advocates ask court to reject Florida law banning groups from distributing food and water at polling places

Walker’s March ruling sharply denounced parts of the law.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 11, 2022June 7, 2025

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Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is upset over the ‘Promoting Access to Voting’ order

“Can you imagine being in charge of elections and complaining that the government is doing too much to help people register to vote?”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 11, 2022June 24, 2025

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Florida Democrats lead Republicans in vote-by-mail ballots for 2022 primary election

About 3.16 million vote-by-mail ballots remained outstanding.

by News Service of Florida August 10, 2022August 3, 2023

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Feds asks judge to dismiss Florida lawsuit seeking to allow medical marijuana patients to buy guns

“Calling marijuana users dangerous. Using a 1633 case about the disarming of Indians. It is very disappointing.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida August 10, 2022August 3, 2023

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Tampa’s Cambridge Christian asks appeals court to overturn ruling over loudspeaker prayer at football game

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority sided with Joseph Kennedy on free-speech and free exercise of religion claims.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 10, 2022April 19, 2025

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Florida Democrats roast DeSantis over Mar-a-Lago raid comments

“He (DeSantis) won’t condemn January 6. But he has no problem attacking the FBI.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 9, 2022August 3, 2023