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California Gov. Gavin Newsom urges Florida residents to move to his state ‘where we still believe in freedom’

Newsom offers two options: fight against the Republican agenda or move to California.

by Alex Galbraith July 7, 2022August 17, 2023

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Florida AG wants battle over 15-week abortion ban to go straight to the Supreme Court

The filing also indicated that the state plans to use the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 ruling that struck down the decades-old Roe v. Wade abortion-rights.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 7, 2022August 3, 2023

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Judge blocks Florida’s 15-week abortion ban, state quickly appeals ruling

Whitney White, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said last week they will seek to overturn the automatic stay.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida July 5, 2022September 14, 2024

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Charlie Crist vows to veto all future bills if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, lawmakers outlaw abortion

‘They’re bringing women’s rights to a halt. Somebody has to stand up for women in Florida.’

by Renzo Downey July 1, 2022February 22, 2024

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Everyone we saw at St. Pete’s 2022 Pride Parade

by CL Staff June 27, 2022

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Florida businesses sue state over ‘Stop WOKE Act,’ alleging the law is unconstitutional

The lawsuit alleges that the law is “an immediate infringement of plaintiffs’ free speech rights.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida’s controversial ‘Big Tech’ law will head to the U.S. Supreme Court

The attorneys for Florida and the industry groups cited the Texas case in the motion filed Friday at the 11th Circuit.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 20, 2022August 3, 2023

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Nikki Fried accuses Florida Gov. DeSantis of child vaccine confusion, conspiracy to curb parental rights

Fried said the Governor and Florida’s recommendation against vaccinating those 5 and under wrought chaos and denied immediate vaccine access.

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics June 20, 2022August 17, 2023

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DeSantis signs bill to restrict smoking at Florida’s public beaches and parks

But in opposing the bill, Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-North Miami Beach, said it would be discriminatory.

by News Service of Florida June 17, 2022August 16, 2023

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CRT and ‘the horrors of communism’ among topics in DeSantis’ new school board survey

Another sign that the Governor intends to weaponize School Board races in the 2022 cycle.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics June 17, 2022August 17, 2023

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DeSantis’ State Board of Administration meeting excludes Nikki Fried

Fried, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner, is the Cabinet’s lone Democrat.

by News Service of Florida June 16, 2022September 17, 2024

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Florida’s Board of Education sets date to workshop enforcement of so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law

The law will take effect July 1 and prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

by News Service of Florida June 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Elon Musk said he’s leaning toward DeSantis in 2024

DeSantis responded by saying, ‘I welcome support from African Americans,.’

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics June 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ net worth dropped just over 8.5 percent

DeSantis reported a net worth of $318,987 as of Dec. 31.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida June 15, 2022December 18, 2023

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Florida Jewish congregation sues DeSantis over new abortion law

‘In Jewish law, abortion is required if necessary to protect the health, mental or physical well-being of the woman…’

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 15, 2022August 8, 2023

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‘I don’t really know him’: Chris Christie mum on strategy against DeSantis in potential presidential race

While Christie may yet mount a campaign for the presidency, indications are the base of the party may be with DeSantis.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics June 14, 2022August 3, 2023

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Nikki Fried says DeSantis avoids talking about Jan. 6 riots because those are ‘his people’

She accused DeSantis of courting ‘white supremacist insurrectionists’ for a 2024 presidential run.

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics June 10, 2022January 29, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill requiring mental-health ‘crisis intervention’ training for on-campus officers

The measure also will make other school-safety changes, including giving the State Board of Education rulemaking authority over emergency drills.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida June 8, 2022June 17, 2024

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Nikki Fried calls out Florida Gov. DeSantis for ‘unwillingness to do his job’ after cancelling cabinet, clemency meetings

Fried said in a news release that DeSantis’ office did not explain why the meetings were canceled.

by News Service of Florida June 8, 2022June 13, 2025

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Nikki Fried accuses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of courting ‘violent, white supremacist insurrectionists’

Fried blasted the Governor for vetoing positions reviewing concealed weapon permits.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics June 7, 2022May 24, 2025

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