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Appeals court rejects injunction request that would have blocked Florida’s abortion law

The Republican-controlled Legislature passed the 15-week limit this year amid a national debate about abortion rights.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 25, 2022August 3, 2023

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DeSantis-backed anti-vaxxer loses Hillsborough school board election, though the other governor’s picks did well

While Legge lost this race, she wasn’t the only candidate that DeSantis threw his support behind.

by Justin Garcia August 24, 2022July 16, 2025

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Florida Democrats elect Charlie Crist to defeat Ron DeSantis this fall

Crist said a victory in November would “send shockwaves across this country.”

by Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 24, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Cabinet moves forward with ‘anti-‘woke investments’ rule for state pension plan

DeSantis said Tuesday the economy shouldn’t be politicized.

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

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Florida Gov. DeSantis predicts Fried will lose primary because she used her time in office ‘to smear me on a daily basis’

DeSantis expects to face U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in the General Election.

by Gray Rohrer and Florida Politics August 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Federal lawsuit will challenge Florida’s ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatments

Medicaid is jointly funded by the federal and state governments and provides care to low-income people.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida August 19, 2022December 16, 2023

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Federal judge blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act,’ calling it unconstitutional

Walker agreed with three businesses and a consultant that restrictions in the law violate the First Amendment.

by Jim Turner, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida August 19, 2022August 3, 2023

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‘The governor’s authority is not unlimited’: Andrew Warren’s federal lawsuit tests DeSantis’ ability to remove elected officials

The lawsuit also seeks to test if DeSantis properly exercised his powers in suspending Warren for alleged “incompetence” and “neglect of duty.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 18, 2022August 17, 2023

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Nation’s biggest asshole says he supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Trump

‘He’s getting red-pilled more and more each day … I’m a DeSantis guy.’

by Colin Wolf August 18, 2022August 17, 2023

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National Democrats take aim at voting drop box restrictions in Florida

The brief disputed Republicans’ arguments that the restrictions on drop boxes are needed to help prevent fraud.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 17, 2022August 3, 2023

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We tasked an AI generator to create a Ron DeSantis that doesn’t suck

by Colin Wolf August 16, 2022

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Florida targets UCF professor over challenge to ‘Stop WOKE’ law

The state says Cassanello does not have legal standing.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 16, 2022October 1, 2023

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Florida Senate gives Andrew Warren 15 days to request hearing

The Senate sent a letter Monday stemming from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move Aug. 4 to suspend Warren.

by News Service of Florida August 16, 2022August 3, 2023

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Tampa businessman John Kirtley among recent top donors to Ron DeSantis reelection PAC

The Friends of Ron DeSantis committee had about $125 million in cash on hand as of July 29.

by News Service of Florida August 8, 2022July 24, 2025

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Florida moves forward with proposal to block gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youths

In preparation for Friday’s meeting, the Board of Medicine posted 1,113 pages of documents on its website related to gender-dysphoria treatment.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 1, 2022August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

A St. Pete artist is selling ‘Rhonda Santis’ stickers to benefit Equality Florida

Chad Mize is also selling shirts featuring the guv’ in drag.

by Chloe Greenberg July 19, 2022July 24, 2025

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Tampa developer Edward DeBartolo Jr. among DeSantis’ top donors last week

DeSantis has piled up massive amounts of cash as he runs for re-election this year and is widely mentioned as a potential 2024 presidential candidate.

by News Service of Florida July 18, 2022January 13, 2025

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Florida Democrats, Moms for Liberty held dueling rallies in Tampa over the weekend

Moms for Liberty and the Democratic Party held dueling weekend events at downtown Tampa hotels connected by a pedestrian bridge.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida July 18, 2022August 3, 2023

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At Tampa Moms for Liberty summit, Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for more conservative school boards

One of DeSantis’ overarching prerogatives is to prevent what he calls “indoctrination” in the classroom.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida July 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Abortion law opponents object to fast-tracking legal fight over Florida law

“Florida’s Constitution anticipates district courts deciding constitutional challenges before Supreme Court review.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 12, 2022August 3, 2023

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