Florida attorney general seeks to block recreational pot amendment from 2024 ballot

Moody wrote that she thinks “the proposed amendment fails to meet the requirements” of part of state law, though she did not elaborate.

by News Service of Florida May 16, 2023September 15, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to push back middle, high school start times

The start times will be required to take effect by July 2026, giving school districts three years to develop plans.

by News Service of Florida May 15, 2023August 1, 2025

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Public records case involving Florida-funded migrant flights gets a hearing

The case focused, in part, on requests by an open-government group for phone or text logs.

by News Service of Florida May 9, 2023August 10, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting China, banning TikTok

The most-contentious measure (SB 264) seeks to largely prevent Chinese citizens from purchasing land in Florida.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 8, 2023April 21, 2025

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Florida bill banning gender-affirming treatments for trans youths heads to DeSantis

“These (transgender people) are your neighbors, your friends, your loved ones, your co-workers,” Eskamani said.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 5, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Senate gives approval for Disney World monorail inspections

“I just don’t think it makes sense for us to legislate in a manner that is punitive towards a private business.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 4, 2023August 10, 2023

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Florida bill allowing use of radioactive toxic waste for roads heads to DeSantis

Senators voted 34-4 to approve the bill (HB 1191), which passed the House last week.

by News Service of Florida May 1, 2023May 21, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law

Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, called it a “devastating day for Floridians and especially for Florida’s women.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 14, 2023April 24, 2024

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Florida Republicans vote to hide from public who visits governor’s mansion

The exemption would also be retroactive to trips already taken.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 11, 2023April 14, 2025

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Florida parents file federal lawsuit against state’s transgender youth care ban

Florida is among a number of Republican-led states enacting policies targeting transgender youths and adults.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida March 24, 2023April 15, 2025

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Florida legislature moves closer to allowing open carry

Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled this week that he would support an open-carry proposal.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 10, 2023September 15, 2023

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10 big issues to watch during Florida’s 2023 legislative session

Session begins next week.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 1, 2023January 5, 2024

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Florida bill would force employers to cover the costs to ‘reverse’ treatment for transgender employees

“Woke businesses need to be held accountable when offering to pay for gender affirming surgeries in other states…”

by News Service of Florida February 20, 2023July 25, 2024

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Biden Administration backs challenges to Florida’s controversial elections law

In his March ruling, Walker found that “every single challenged provision has a disparate impact on Black voters in some way.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 22, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida’s controversial State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo set for confirmation hearing

The surgeon general doubles as secretary of the Florida Department of Health.

by News Service of Florida February 7, 2022March 28, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to spend $8 million to go after illegal immigrants

“Ronnie is spending Floridians’ taxpayer dollars pandering to voters in Iowa.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 10, 2021December 14, 2023

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Florida moves one step closer to expunging juvenile arrest records

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a similar proposal passed by state lawmakers during the 2021 legislative session this spring.

by News Service of Florida December 2, 2021August 3, 2023