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ChatGPT creators knew product would cause harm, Florida argues in lawsuit
The state alleges ChatGPT is a “public nuisance.”
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Florida lawmakers move to save public schools from DeSantis’ property tax plan
Volusia County Senate Republican Tom Wright said his office received 1,282 emails and calls before the start of a meeting.
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Florida officials weigh in on the federal rescheduling of medical marijuana
“For decades, cannabis was misclassified in a way that created unnecessary barriers for legal operators and slowed meaningful progress.”
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A Florida ‘Foam Dome Home,’ where ‘not a single straight line exists,’ is for sale
The dwelling consists of three domes connected by spiraling passageways.
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DeSantis’ property tax plan will hurt small businesses, make Florida ‘more unaffordable,’ says advocates
“We know this is a tax shift,” said Jeff Scala, deputy director with FAC in a webinar with members. “They’re framing this as a tax cut.”
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Poll shows 20% of Florida Hispanics who voted for Trump in 2024 say they wouldn’t do it again
The survey indicates Latino voters in Florida skew more conservative than those nationally.
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DeSantis’ plan to eliminate Florida property tax is different than what he pitched
There is no reference to the $500,000 homestead exemption that DeSantis said was the ultimate goal of his proposal.
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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be emitting hundreds of tons of toxic gases, new case claims
“We’re going to hold the state accountable until every dirty diesel generator is removed from the site.”
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Florida schools, healthcare, public safety could lose millions under DeSantis property tax plan
“I think there’s a reason why the governor didn’t want to show his work today.”
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‘It just matters if he likes you or he doesn’t like you’: Florida lawmakers brace for DeSantis’ veto pen
Democrats called his approach “retribution.”
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‘Wound down and shut down’: Florida congressman says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ coming to an end
“They’re not getting any new people. They’re just sending people to other facilities.”
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Florida Gov. DeSantis unveils plan to eliminate property taxes for 92% of homestead homes
“I want to get something done. I want to make sure people can go and vote for something.”
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Florida Republicans reject gas tax cut, but lineup breaks on guns, outdoor goods
The Legislature plans to vote on the bill along with the $114.5 billion budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
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Florida saw a dip in tourism last quarter
Florida’s figures remain bolstered by people traveling from other states, which accounted for 36.54 million.
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Florida lawmakers finally reach budget deal, here’s what’s in it
Legislators plan to approve the budget Friday and send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Florida’s jobless rate has grown for 8 months straight
Economists suggested the rise isn’t just about people losing their jobs, but about new entrants to the workforce taking longer to find work.
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‘The Guest House,’ a Winter Haven home designed by famed Florida architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale
The Guest House is one of 25 homes in the area designed by Leedy, who opened his practice in Winter Haven in 1954.
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Florida agrees to pay $485K to FWC biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post
“All I wanted was my job back,” Brown said in a news release.
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Republicans are once again mad about University of Florida’s president pick because of DEI
Gov. Ron DeSantis, though, was quick to support former University of Alabama President Stuart Bell.
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NOAA predicts ‘below-normal’ 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
The federal agency’s outlook anticipates up to 14 named storms for the six-month season that begins June 1.
