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Trump says Florida Gov. DeSantis is an ‘average governor,’ takes credit for first term victory

Trump has shared that he’s announcing something on November 15, widely believed to be his campaign launch.

by Alex Galbraith November 11, 2022August 16, 2023

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10 takeaways from Florida GOP’s historic ass kicking last night

Call it what you will, Republicans overwhelmed Democrats in Tuesday’s elections in Florida.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 9, 2022September 5, 2023

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Second lawsuit refiled against Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law

Republican lawmakers this year titled the measure the “Parental Rights in Education” bill.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 7, 2022January 26, 2024

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Florida restricts doctors from providing gender-affirming treatments to minors

Board members spent less than two hours hearing from the public after voting to approve the rules.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 7, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Sen. Rick Scott blames George Soros and Mike Bloomberg for keeping Democrats competitive

Republicans continue to attack familiar targets down the stretch.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics November 3, 2022December 1, 2024

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeals decision requiring him to turn over records of migrant flight stunt

As is common, the notice did not detail arguments that the administration will make at the Tallahassee-based appeals court.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 2, 2022August 3, 2023

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Tampa lawmaker Jackie Toledo sues campaign manager over sexually explicit photos

Piccolo accused Toledo of filing the lawsuit to avoid paying him a $25,000 “bonus” fee if she lost the race.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida October 26, 2022June 15, 2025

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Florida elections officials grapple with misinformation, myths, and now voter fears of being arrested

“I have not encountered in the past this many voters calling, concerned that they may be prosecuted or what-have-you for voter fraud.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida October 25, 2022August 3, 2023

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DeSantis plans special session for Hurricane Ian tax relief, and maybe also address Florida’s property insurance crisis

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, said another special session on property insurance is long overdue.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 21, 2022August 3, 2023

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So far, almost 1 million vote-by-mail ballots have been cast in Florida

Democrats held an edge over Republicans in ballots returned.

by News Service of Florida October 20, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida DOT, contractor faces records lawsuits stemming from migrant flights

The group made records requests on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22, after the DeSantis administration flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 18, 2022March 1, 2024

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Gov. DeSantis says Florida’s state-backed insurance agency of last resort is ‘unfortunately undercapitalized’

‘We had questions early on even as the storm was hitting.’

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics October 14, 2022June 15, 2024

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Judge upholds Florida rule blocking Medicaid payments for gender-affirming care

But the judge also questioned how state health officials supported their decision to block the Medicaid coverage.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida October 13, 2022April 6, 2024

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How Ron DeSantis blew up Black-held congressional districts and may have broken Florida law

DeSantis’ move, secretly aided by GOP-linked national operatives, came over the objections of the Republican-controlled state legislature.

by Joshua Kaplan and Propublica October 11, 2022December 20, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis sued for not turning over migrant flight records

The Florida Center for Government Accountability filed the lawsuit in Leon County circuit court.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 10, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘national regime media’ wanted Hurricane Ian to hit Tampa

His General Election opponent condemned the “disgusting” remarks.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics October 4, 2022July 24, 2025

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Let’s discuss Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ weird white boots

by Colin Wolf October 4, 2022

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At least 12 confirmed dead after Hurricane Ian decimates Florida

Officials in Charlotte County confirmed six deaths, while Lee County officials confirmed five.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 30, 2022August 3, 2023

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‘The impacts of this storm are historic’: Florida Gov. DeSantis calls Ian a ‘500-year flood event’

The governor said a death toll from the hurricane had not been determined.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida September 30, 2022August 17, 2024

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Health organizations target Florida’s Medicaid rule regarding transgender treatment

The organizations requested approval Tuesday from a judge to file a brief in a lawsuit seeking to block the Medicaid rule.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida September 29, 2022August 3, 2023

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