Florida real estate groups sue over law banning Chinese nationals from trying to buy homes

The lawsuit, filed in Miami, contends that the law violates the federal Fair Housing Act and part of the Florida Constitution.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 7, 2024June 2, 2025

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Florida looks to limit book bans from people who don’t have kids in school

Under the tweaks to the bill approved by senators Tuesday, the proposal seeks to limit certain people to one book objection per month.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 6, 2024April 26, 2024

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Florida Senate backs proposal to teach kindergarteners about threats of communism

Florida students currently can get lessons on communism in high-school social studies courses or in a seventh-grade civics and government course.

by News Service of Florida March 4, 2024April 20, 2024

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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.

by News Service of Florida February 23, 2024April 3, 2024

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Hillsborough County transgender teachers file federal lawsuit challenging new Florida law restricting pronouns

The three teachers have also filed discrimination complaints with federal labor officials.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida December 14, 2023July 18, 2025

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Plaintiffs again seek lawmaker documents in ‘Stop WOKE Act’ appeal

The panel, in a 2-1 decision issued Oct. 30, overturned a ruling by Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 21, 2023July 10, 2024

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A federal judge grants class-action status in a Florida trans treatment case

The state argued that class certification would be “entirely inappropriate.”

by News Service of Florida October 19, 2023December 28, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis expresses support for Israel, proposes increased sanctions on Iran

“I have never even heard of a state sanctioning a foreign country…”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 11, 2023November 1, 2023

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Florida bans AP psychology courses over gender identity, sexual orientation, says College Board

“The state has said districts are free to teach AP Psychology only if it excludes any mention of these essential topics,” the College Board said.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida August 4, 2023October 29, 2023

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Judge strikes down Florida’s ban on Medicaid funding for transgender care

“Same record, same findings and conclusions,” Hinkle’s 54-page ruling said. “Gender identity is real.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida June 22, 2023October 16, 2023

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DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida landlords to charge tenants a monthly non-refundable fee in lieu of a security deposit

The bill (HB 133), which lawmakers approved in April, was one of 12 measures that DeSantis signed Friday.

by News Service of Florida June 2, 2023July 9, 2025

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Florida’s new election bill immediately challenged in federal court

hile the League of Women Voters filed one lawsuit, another was filed Wednesday by a coalition of groups such as the NAACP, Disability Rights Florida and Alianza for Progress.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 26, 2023August 3, 2023

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Federal appeals court is urged to hear a Florida elections law fight

The request came after a divided panel of the Atlanta-based appeals court last month overturned much of a district judge’s ruling against the law.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Over three dozen voting-rights group urge DeSantis to veto major Florida elections bill

The proposal (SB 7050) also would help clear the way for DeSantis to run for president in 2024.

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida’s State Board of Education will consider publishing a list of banned books

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure (HB 1069) passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature during the 2023 session that, in part, will bolster last year’s law.

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2023August 8, 2023

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner says farmers will face ‘challenges,’ amid new immigration crackdown

The law requires businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check employees’ immigration status.

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2023June 22, 2025

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Disney cancels plans for massive Central Florida project amid feud with Gov. DeSantis

Disney most recently sued DeSantis for his “campaign of government retaliation.”

by Chloe Greenberg May 18, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning gender-affirming care, drag shows, preferred pronouns, and more

DeSantis also signed a bill that will give the governor and state education officials increased authority over the Florida High School Athletic Association.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 17, 2023March 9, 2024