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The state should have audited the $10 million Hope Florida deal—that didn’t happen
The payment was shrouded in secrecy after it was approved last September by several state agencies.
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No talks on Florida’s budget until after June 2, legislative leaders say
The 60-day regular legislative session was scheduled to end three weeks ago, on May 2.
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Without fanfare, DeSantis quietly signs proposal barring golf courses, hotels in state parks
While state officials dropped the plan to build in state parks, DeSantis tried to distance himself from it.
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Visit Florida data shows a first quarter dip in international visitors
Visit Florida showed 1.227 million Canadians traveled to Florida during the first quarter, down about 3.4% from 1.269 million in the same period a year earlier.
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‘This is a trophy hunt’: Despite pushback, FWC moves closer to allowing Florida’s first bear hunt since 2015
Commissioners will return for a final vote in August.
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DeSantis signs law letting child care employees train to carry guns at work
The law, SB 1470, also revises school door locking requirements.
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League of Cities briefs Tampa Bay officials on new hurricane-response legislation
Pinellas County Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie sponsored SB 180.
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In Winter Haven, DeSantis lashes out against Hope Florida investigation launched by ‘jackass’ Republican legislator
‘He took documents and he dropped them in a prosecutor’s office…’
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Tampa Bay legislators call on Congress not to defund Planned Parenthood
Sen. Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg) and Rep. Dianne Hart (D-Tampa) joined the effort.
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NRA asks Supreme Court to repeal Florida’s age limit on long gun purchases
The group is once again trying to lower the age limit from 21
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FAMU, Florida’s sole public historic Black university, taps GOP ally as president
The board of trustees also voted to increase the salary at $750,000.
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Federal judge orders Florida DEP take steps to protect manatees after violating Endangered Species Act
The order came after his ruling that the state violated the Endangered Species Act in the northern Indian River Lagoon
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Pope Leo’s brother is a Florida man and self-described MAGA type—and believes his sibling is best man for job
A social media post criticizing former Nancy Pelosi with a slur and insinuating that Pelosi’s husband is gay, was dredged up for the world to see.
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Federal court upholds block on Florida law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows
The latest ruling stems from Hamburger Mary’s in a First Amendment challenge to the law.
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Florida court says law allowing minors to have abortions without parents’ consent is unconstitutional
Waiver cases reaching appeals courts are relatively rare.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis set to sign law banning psychedelic mushroom spores
A violation of the new ban would be a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of $1,000.
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Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a reinsurance program, will have $6.72 billion for 2025 storm season
The fund essentially provides backup coverage to insurers to help pay claims.
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Marijuana legalization group joins the fight against Florida’s crackdown on ballot initiatives
Smart & Safe Florida called new restrictions signed into law by Gov. DeSantis ‘legislative gaslighting.’
