Despite lawsuits, Florida Gov. DeSantis once again says he will veto new congressional redistricting map

Lawmakers have speculated DeSantis is trying to set up a challenge to the Fair Districts amendments and to the federal Voting Rights Act.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida’s record $112.1 billion budget draws bipartisan support

“I am smart enough to know when I should probably keep my mouth shut and say thank you,” Sen. Janet Cruz, D-Tampa, said

by Jim Turner, Jim Saunders, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 11, 2022March 17, 2025

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Following years of controversy, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran says he’s stepping down

Corcoran last year applied to become president of Florida State University but did not make a final group of candidates.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 11, 2022May 8, 2025

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Florida lawmakers pass bill limiting how race can be taught in classrooms and companies

Ultimately, the Republican-dominated Senate approved the bill (HB 7) in a 24-15 vote along party lines.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 11, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida voters will be asked to give first responders, teachers and military bigger tax breaks

It must go before voters because it would be a constitutional amendment.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 10, 2022October 31, 2024

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Florida House passes bill that allows businesses to sue cities if local ordinances impact revenue

“This is just going to give the bad actors another opportunity to threaten local governments to get their ways.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 10, 2022October 26, 2023

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Florida Republicans want to give sheriffs more power and less oversight over budgets

“That isn’t good oversight.”

by News Service of Florida and Jim Turner March 9, 2022April 16, 2025

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Florida lawmakers revive plan to punish school districts that required masks, including Hillsborough County

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

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Florida’s ‘Grim Reaper lawyer’ is looking to unseat Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody

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

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‘A message of hate’: Florida Senate passes controversial ‘don’t say gay bill’

The House voted 69-47 to pass the measure last month, meaning it is ready to go to DeSantis.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 8, 2022December 1, 2023

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Florida is on the verge of hiding identities of people involved with state executions

Department of Corrections officials contend the additional secrecy is needed so they can continue executing Death Row inmates by lethal injection.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida March 8, 2022August 3, 2023

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Despite protests, Florida Senate poised to pass ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Critics of the measure have objected to Baxley’s use of the term “social engineering.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 8, 2022August 3, 2023

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Tampa Republican Jackie Toledo announces congressional campaign

“Capitalism and individual freedoms are under attack,” Toledo said in a prepared statement Monday.

by News Service of Florida March 7, 2022April 26, 2025

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Florida Senate passes DeSantis-backed immigration bill

The issue has become a wedge among Hispanics and faith groups, many of which operate shelters.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida March 4, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida’s controversial 15-week abortion ban heads to DeSantis’ desk

Senators approved the measure (HB 5) in a 23-15 party-line vote.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 4, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Supreme Court approves new state House, Senate districts

The House and Senate maps did not draw any opposition at the Supreme Court. But legal challenges could still be filed in other courts.

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

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Florida Senate is on verge of passing controversial 15-week abortion ban

The House passed the measure last month in a 78-39 vote along almost straight party lines.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 3, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida bill allowing local governments to restrict smoking on beaches heads to DeSantis

HB 105 would apply to beaches and parks owned by municipalities and counties.

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

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Florida wildlife experts say recent effort to feed lettuce to starving manatees is helping

“It took them a while to figure that out, and that behavior kind of spread amongst the population,” Sutton said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 2, 2022March 13, 2025

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Florida’s controversial rooftop solar changes backed as debate continues

“The goal of the bill is to get to no subsidy,” Bradley told the Rules Committee.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 2, 2022August 3, 2023