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DeSantis releases immigration plan, which includes broadening definition of ‘gang-related activities’ to include undocumented immigrants

“This is the time to act. We don’t have time to wait, and it’s never premature to do the right thing.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 15, 2025April 12, 2025

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DeSantis calls for flags to be flown at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter

“Thank you Ron, hopefully other Governors will follow!”

by News Service of Florida January 15, 2025February 12, 2025

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Florida legislative leaders reject DeSantis’ call for a special session later this month

Despite the legislative leaders comments, DeSantis is determined that the Legislature convene for a special session.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 14, 2025January 29, 2025

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Florida manatees will remain a threatened species, says federal wildlife officials

Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered species, which can receive more protections than threatened species.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 13, 2025May 20, 2025

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755,000 Florida kids didn’t have enough food during past two summers, according to report

Florida has already missed a Jan. 1 deadline to notify the federal government of its plan to administer SUN Bucks this summer.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix January 13, 2025January 23, 2025

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DeSantis calls for special session to help with Trump’s deportation plans, and other issues

Donald Trump has promised to enact what has been described the “largest deportation effort in American history”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 13, 2025January 22, 2025

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DeSantis defends college board appointee who criticizes women prioritizing their careers

“What I don’t like is cherry-picking somebody saying this, and then trying to smear them.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix January 13, 2025April 11, 2025

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DeSantis says he won’t appoint himself to replace Rubio in the Senate

“I was never in consideration for that,” DeSantis said

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix January 10, 2025April 6, 2025

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Former State Attorney Andrew Warren’s legal fight with DeSantis is pretty much dead

A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the dismissal of Warren’s lawsuit against DeSantis, saying the case is moot.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 10, 2025April 30, 2025

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Florida Senator wants anti-discrimination protections for medical marijuana patients

The House version of that bill was filed last week by Broward County Democratic Rep. Mitch Rosenwald.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 9, 2025March 18, 2025

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Conservative lobbyists are pushing for Florida’s controversial pronoun law to extend to cities and counties

Labriola said he hopes the issue will be considered during this year’s legislative session, which will start March 4.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 9, 2025May 8, 2025

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COVID probe requested by Florida Gov. DeSantis finds no evidence of criminal activity

DeSantis didn’t acknowledge the lack of evidence of criminal activity in his X post about the report.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix January 8, 2025February 24, 2025

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Florida court rules cops can’t search vehicles based on alert from drug-sniffing dogs

The ruling could add complexity to police searching vehicles without obtaining warrants.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 8, 2025June 15, 2025

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Once again, Florida leads the nation in Obamacare enrollment

Over 4.6 million residents signed up for insurance coverage through the Marketplace by the end of 2024.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix January 8, 2025February 25, 2025

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Porn advocates ask judge to stop enforcement of new Florida age verification law

Pornhub drew national attention last month when it said it would block people in Florida from having access to the site because of the law.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 8, 2025June 14, 2025

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Judge snuffs out plan for pot dispensaries at Florida gas stations

GTI in early 2023 sought approval for a dispensary located adjacent to a Circle K in St. Petersburg.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 8, 2025July 27, 2025

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Century-old Tropicana supplier ends Florida citrus production, blaming disease and storms

Fort Myers-based Alico Inc. said it will not spend additional money on citrus operations after the current crop is harvested.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 7, 2025July 17, 2025

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Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after new law kicks in

The move by Florida’s GOP-controlled Legislature, which took effect July 1, was the latest effort to show its support for law enforcement.

by Matthew Cupelli and Fresh Take Florida January 7, 2025February 15, 2025

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Florida Democrats pleased, but state Republicans keeping mum on Biden’s oil drilling ban

Trump said he wants to repeal the ban, but it’s not certain he has the power to do so.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 7, 2025January 17, 2025

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Lawsuit over Florida school’s refusal to hang ‘Satan Loves the First Amendment’ banners will go to trial

Activist Timothy “Chaz” Stevens, a minister of The Church of Satanology and Perpetual Soiree, filed the lawsuit.

by News Service of Florida January 6, 2025April 27, 2025

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DeSantis releases immigration plan, which includes broadening definition of ‘gang-related activities’ to include undocumented immigrants

DeSantis calls for flags to be flown at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter

Florida legislative leaders reject DeSantis’ call for a special session later this month

Florida manatees will remain a threatened species, says federal wildlife officials

755,000 Florida kids didn’t have enough food during past two summers, according to report

DeSantis calls for special session to help with Trump’s deportation plans, and other issues

DeSantis defends college board appointee who criticizes women prioritizing their careers

DeSantis says he won’t appoint himself to replace Rubio in the Senate

Former State Attorney Andrew Warren’s legal fight with DeSantis is pretty much dead

Florida Senator wants anti-discrimination protections for medical marijuana patients

Conservative lobbyists are pushing for Florida’s controversial pronoun law to extend to cities and counties

COVID probe requested by Florida Gov. DeSantis finds no evidence of criminal activity

Florida court rules cops can’t search vehicles based on alert from drug-sniffing dogs

Once again, Florida leads the nation in Obamacare enrollment

Porn advocates ask judge to stop enforcement of new Florida age verification law

Judge snuffs out plan for pot dispensaries at Florida gas stations

Century-old Tropicana supplier ends Florida citrus production, blaming disease and storms

Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after new law kicks in

Florida Democrats pleased, but state Republicans keeping mum on Biden’s oil drilling ban

Lawsuit over Florida school’s refusal to hang ‘Satan Loves the First Amendment’ banners will go to trial

Hulk Hogan’s Tampa Bay mansion slashes $2 million from asking price

Penny Vinik sells South Tampa home for a record-setting $19.14 million

Florida’s historic Burgess Island, a massive private estate developed by a 1920s inventor, hits the market for $89 million

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