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Florida places temporary ban on H-1B visas in university system
The measure prohibits universities from using the H-1B program to hire “new employees” until Jan. 5, 2027.
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War in Iran will likely impact Florida gas prices
The size and duration of any uptick will depend in part on how long the military operations last.
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Florida Republican bill targeting public sector labor unions moves forward
The bill passed on an 11-7 vote, with Sen. Alexis Calatayud, R-Miami, the only Republican voting against it.
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Florida has third-most measles cases in U.S.
Florida is on track to be the second-highest.
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Florida Senate unanimously approves bill to regulate AI data centers
Exact details of the plans, however, such as the exact footprint or technical aspects, could remain under wraps for up to a year.
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Trump administration won’t pay for Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction costs
Florida has long waited for these federal dollars to come in.
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Florida Department of Health moves to cut thousands from AIDS drug program
In January, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said the drop in coverage was because of a shortfall of $120 million in federal money, but HIV advocates say that isn’t the case.
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Charlie Kirk Day approved by Florida House
The measure also designates a portion of S.W. 107th Avenue in Miami-Dade County as “Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue.”
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Bill calling for $5M plan to rename Florida airport after Trump passes House
‘I think this is crazy that we are trying to name an airport after this man, okay?’ said Miami-Dade Democratic Rep. Ashley Gantt.
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Florida could get more nuclear power
It’s technology the U.S. isn’t using yet.
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In the Panhandle, Jay Collins boosts raises for correction officers amid misconduct investigation
Southern Poverty Law Center recently found that overcrowding and understaffing at a nearby prison led to complaints of excessive force and staff misconduct.
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DeSantis’ ‘AI Bill of Rights’ stalls in House
The bill’s House version has been assigned to four committees—a historic sign of leadership opposition.
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Proposed Florida law would require corroboration to make anonymous complaints against cops
Law enforcement remains split on the proposal.
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On ‘Muslim Day,’ CAIR Florida fights terrorist label in Tallahassee
Tampa-based CAIR Florida is speaking out against several bills filed this legislative session, including one designating it a terrorist organization.
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Bill eliminating insanity defense scrapes through first committee stop
An independent senator called the legislation “crap,” a Democrat deemed it “unjust,” and a Republican voted “no.”
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Proposal to require Florida students pass cursive test swoops to House floor
The bill’s sponsor voted against it in previous legislative sessions.