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Citizens, Florida’s state-backed property insurance, defends high rate of closed claims without payment
Officials said reports Citizens has the worst rate of paying claims were frustrating clickbait
Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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Florida Gov. DeSantis spends day before election bashing recreational marijuana amendment
‘I don’t think they’re going to think it’s something that’s appropriate to be in the state of Florida’s Constitution’
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After DeSantis’ anti-abortion press conference, 850 doctors show up in support of Amendment 4
The pro-Amendment 4 letter the doctors signed states that infringements on access to abortion harm the health of Floridians
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Court records show DeSantis’ office behind threats to broadcasters airing pro-abortion ad
Meanwhile, DeSantis held a press conference with Florida Physicians Against Amendment 4 in Coral Gables Monday morning
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Florida’s Amendment 4 sponsor sues DeSantis administration over threat to broadcasters
‘The state of Florida’s crusade against Amendment 4 is unconstitutional government interference — full stop’
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Florida Supreme Court to fast-track case alleging DeSantis interference on abortion-rights amendment
The governor has rebuffed the backlash against Agency for Healthcare Administration’s webpage
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‘Threatens women’s safety’: State agency targets Florida abortion rights amendment
The agency’s webpage states that Amendment 4 ‘threatens to expose women and children to health risks’
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Florida resident dies from listeria outbreak related to Boar’s Head deli meats
The Florida Department of Health has reported three cases of listeria in Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties
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Federal appeals court approves Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care
The order reverses a July ruling by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle, in which he reaffirmed his block on the ban
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Nearly 30% of Florida women don’t know what the state’s abortion restrictions are, says survey
Despite gaps in knowledge, 72% of women surveyed responded that they think abortion should be legal in all or most cases
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Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to participate in federal food assistance program for kids
The Sunshine State was one of 13 states that passed up millions in federal funds for the summer EBT program
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Thousands without power as Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida
But he warned that flooding will continue to cause hazards even days after the Debby passes from the state
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Florida has highest rate of heat-related illnesses in the country, says report
Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems
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Appeals court dismisses lawsuit over abortion financial-impact statement
The unanimous ruling dealt a blow to Floridians Protecting Freedom, sponsor of Amendment 4
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‘We cannot have every town smelling like marijuana’: DeSantis says his new PAC will fight recreational pot amendment
The governor has attacked Amendment 3 when talking about plans for the PAC launched in May, calling the initiative ‘bogus’
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Federal judge blocks Florida’s ban on trans healthcare, rules it unconstitutional
The state plans to appeal the ruling
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Donor burnout among reasons for decrease in Florida abortion fund fundraising, group says
Florida Access Network covers 50% of the costs associated with traveling out of state for an abortion, such as meals, transportation, and childcare.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis, Attorney General Moody announce state investigation of Starbucks’ DEI practices
DeSantis and Moody announced the complaint against Starbucks during the governor’s guest host stint on ‘The Sean Hannity Show’
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Chaplains could soon come into Florida public schools, while other red states reject similar proposals
Come July 1, school districts in Florida could authorize volunteer chaplains to provide support and services for students
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DeSantis disses pro-Palestinian protests on Florida college campuses, calls them ‘a cheap cause’
‘The reality is, if you actually study the history of this, you would be able to see there’s never been a Palestinian state.’