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Florida approves $20 million compensation to Dozier School victims who suffered abuse
“Justice sometimes comes slowly and in increments,” he said. “But it nevertheless arrives…”
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Florida bill that would ban ‘identity politics’ from teacher prep programs heads to Senate
A similar House bill (HB 1291) is ready for consideration by the full House.
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U.S. Supreme Court justices hint that Florida’s social media laws may be unconstitutional
“I mean, could Florida enact a law telling bookstores that they have to put everything out by alphabetical order…”
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Florida bill banning social media for minors under 16 heads to DeSantis’ desk
DeSantis said he would look at changes that lawmakers made to the bill this week as he decides whether to sign it.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’ll sign bill releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury records
Epstein sidestepped federal charges and agreed to plead guilty to two state prostitution charges, including procuring a minor for sex.
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‘How would that work?’: Gov. DeSantis casts doubts on new Florida bill making it illegal to hog left lane
The bill would set fines up to $158.
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Florida House approves proposal to allow chaplains in schools, critics say it’s unconstitutional
“Courts have repeatedly ruled that it is unconstitutional for public schools to invite religious leaders onto campus to engage in religious activities…”
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DeSantis calls for more parental control, as Florida Legislature passes blanket social media ban for kids under 16
“Parents need to have a role in this,” he said at a news conference. He added, “We can’t say 100% of the uses are bad.”
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Florida Senate approves plan to shoot bears in self-defense
“We know this is a gun-happy culture,” Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, said
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Florida Republicans want to prevent migrants from using ‘community IDs’
“Community IDs are used by Floridians for things as simple as picking up their kids from school or picking up a prescription.”
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Florida Senate approves social media ban for kids, despite critics calling it ‘government overreach’
The bill also includes requiring age verification to try to prevent minors under age 18 from having access to online pornographic sites.
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‘If you really want to stop abortions, get a vasectomy’: Critics push back on new ‘unborn child’ Florida bill
“This deceptive bill is about making it even harder for Floridians to access the abortion care that they need.”
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Florida teens warn that proposed social media ban may have unforeseen consequences
The bill passed the House last month and was expected to clear the Senate on Wednesday.
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‘It’s been a rough couple of years’: Death of beloved Florida manatee, Asha, highlights ongoing threats, risks
So far this year, state wildlife officials have recorded 83 deaths across the state through Feb. 9.
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Victims of Florida’s Dozier School for Boys may finally get compensation
The bills do not detail amounts of money, saying they would be “subject to appropriation” from the Legislature.
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Florida bill to teach kindergarteners about threats of communism gets Senate approval
Bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, and other supporters have warned that young people are increasingly viewing communism in a positive light
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Tampa Republican Jay Collins wants to overhaul Florida’s energy laws to scrub any mention of greenhouse gas emissions
The bills would also ban offshore wind turbines in Florida-controlled waters and on property within one mile of coastlines.
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Florida is one step closer to making it easier to kill bears
“We have to have a way for people to defend themselves,” Shoaf said.
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Florida House unanimously approves bill to designated A1A as ‘Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway’
“His success is a testament to what can be built with just six strings, an idea and talent that lends itself to a catchy song.”
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Elected officials across Florida are challenging a new law requiring them to disclose finances
Supporters of detailed disclosure requirements say, in part, that such information can help show officials’ potential conflicts of interest.