Florida Republicans look to limit book ban challenges, loosen teacher certification rules

The wide-ranging measure, passed by the Republican-dominated chamber in an 84-35 vote, would make numerous changes to public schools.

by News Service of Florida February 16, 2024June 29, 2025

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Florida House passes bill making it illegal to hog the left lane

The proposal would apply to drivers on highways with at least two lanes in the same direction and speed limits of 65 mph or higher.

by News Service of Florida February 16, 2024August 5, 2025

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Few students apply to Florida universities after DeSantis order to help Jewish students, others

The governor’s order announced last month waives application fees and, in some instances, grants in-state tuition to transfer applicants.

by Lauren Brensel and Fresh Take Florida February 15, 2024April 17, 2025

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Florida bill would give college aid to high school drop outs

The program would be available to people ages 16 to 21 who have dropped out of high school.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 15, 2024August 23, 2024

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Florida’s controversial bills to ban Pride flags and protect Confederate monuments appear to be dead

The Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee will not meet again before the scheduled March 8 end of the legislative session.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 15, 2024July 17, 2025

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Federal appeals court orders another look at pro-DeSantis immigration ruling

The jurisdiction issue involves whether Florida had legal standing to challenge the immigration policies.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 14, 2024June 5, 2024

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Following Tampa Bay’s Piney Point disaster, environmental groups target EPA over phosphate regulations

The issue drew heavy attention in 2021 when massive amounts of wastewater were discharged into Tampa Bay.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 14, 2024February 2, 2025

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Florida Republicans defend proposal to teach kindergartners about ‘threats of communism’

“It simply aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of communism’s impact.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 14, 2024July 20, 2024

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Fight over Florida sports betting law heads to the U.S. Supreme Court

“This question is exceptionally important not just for the people of Florida, but for the nationwide precedent it will set…”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 13, 2024March 11, 2024

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Florida House backs new bill banning sales of lab-grown meats

“A ban like this threatens a free market and sets a dangerous precedent for government interference.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 13, 2024March 10, 2024

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Florida’s citrus industry predicts another sour season

Thursday’s reduced forecast stemmed from a 9 percent drop in the projection for non-Valencia oranges.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 9, 2024July 16, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court urged to decide on abortion consent case

The Jan. 3 ruling appeared to be a first of its kind because the panel said it did not have legal jurisdiction to decide the case.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 9, 2024August 13, 2024

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Florida bill making it illegal to hog the left lane clears committees

The bills would set fines up to $158.

by News Service of Florida February 8, 2024April 7, 2025

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After painful testimony, Florida bills to pay survivors of Dozier school clear committees

‘A step toward healing.’

by Ben Montgomery February 8, 2024June 30, 2025

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Florida bill will allow ‘patriotic organizations’ in school classrooms

A similar Senate bill (SB 1016) awaits a hearing in the Judiciary Committee.

by News Service of Florida February 8, 2024July 2, 2024

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Bill to keep ‘identity politics’ out of teacher training goes before Florida House

Critics of the measure argued that the proposal is a distraction from the Legislature taking steps to improve education.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 8, 2024May 22, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court hears oral arguments on proposed abortion amendment

1. If it is placed on the ballot, it would require the support of at least 60 percent of voters to pass.

by Valentina Sandoval and Fresh Take Florida February 8, 2024February 13, 2024

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Florida bill that would protect historic monuments may be dead over public comments about protecting ‘white culture’

“There are problems with the bill,” Passidomo said. “More than that, there are problems in perceptions among our caucus, on all sides.”

by News Service of Florida February 7, 2024March 3, 2025

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Florida Senate committee revise bill to allow sheriffs, chiefs to choose their own review boards

Ingoglia argued local panels are made up of “political appointees” without law-enforcement backgrounds.

by News Service of Florida February 7, 2024April 19, 2024

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DeSantis backs bill that would ban Pride flags from public buildings, but it stalls in Florida Senate

DeSantis said he had not seen the bill but signaled that he would back it.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 7, 2024June 13, 2025

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Florida Republicans look to limit book ban challenges, loosen teacher certification rules

Florida House passes bill making it illegal to hog the left lane

Few students apply to Florida universities after DeSantis order to help Jewish students, others

Florida bill would give college aid to high school drop outs

Florida’s controversial bills to ban Pride flags and protect Confederate monuments appear to be dead

Federal appeals court orders another look at pro-DeSantis immigration ruling

Following Tampa Bay’s Piney Point disaster, environmental groups target EPA over phosphate regulations

Florida Republicans defend proposal to teach kindergartners about ‘threats of communism’

Fight over Florida sports betting law heads to the U.S. Supreme Court

Florida House backs new bill banning sales of lab-grown meats

Florida’s citrus industry predicts another sour season

Florida Supreme Court urged to decide on abortion consent case

Florida bill making it illegal to hog the left lane clears committees

After painful testimony, Florida bills to pay survivors of Dozier school clear committees

Florida bill will allow ‘patriotic organizations’ in school classrooms

Bill to keep ‘identity politics’ out of teacher training goes before Florida House

Florida Supreme Court hears oral arguments on proposed abortion amendment

Florida bill that would protect historic monuments may be dead over public comments about protecting ‘white culture’

Florida Senate committee revise bill to allow sheriffs, chiefs to choose their own review boards

DeSantis backs bill that would ban Pride flags from public buildings, but it stalls in Florida Senate

The Clearwater home of late jazz legend Chick Corea is now for sale

Photos: East Tampa celebrates Fair Oaks rec center opening with Mayor Jane Castor

Tampa’s historic Arthur Milam mansion on Davis Islands is now on the market

Former USF men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson is selling his South Tampa house