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Miami Beach challenges FDOT’s street art ban

Miami Beach says the state targeted a rainbow-colored crosswalk at Ocean Drive and 12th Street in the city

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Miami Beach says the state targeted a rainbow-colored crosswalk at Ocean Drive and 12th Street in the city.

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DeSantis administration seeks to put ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ injunction on hold

The state’s attorneys argued that the National Environmental Policy Act does not apply to the facility

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 27, 2025September 1, 2025

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Florida’s Citizens Insurance says it faces being ‘irreparably harmed’ amid legal battle

The state-backed insurance company wants an appeals court to allow it to use a controversial claims-dispute process

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

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More than two dozen states back Florida in fight over social media ban for kids

U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled the law likely violates First Amendment rights and cited the role of parents in policing social-media use

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 26, 2025August 31, 2025

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Judge strikes down part of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lawsuit over detainees’ legal rights

Detainees and their attorneys contend, in part, they have been prevented from having proper confidential communications to discuss cases

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 19, 2025August 26, 2025

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Home construction industries target ruling that requires manatee protections in Florida

Home builders and the septic-system industry say the case has ‘significant implications for home construction and the economy’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 6, 2025August 17, 2025

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DeSantis administration renews bid to enforce law that prevents children from attending drag shows

The move comes after a federal appeals court panel backed Central Florida’s Hamburger Mary’s in its fight against the law

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 5, 2025August 13, 2025

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As DeSantis teases redistricting plan in Florida, group warns of risk of ‘domino effect’ across country

The proposals have come as President Donald Trump and other Republicans try to find ways to help the GOP keep its slim control of the U.S. House

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 30, 2025August 19, 2025

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Florida AG James Uthmeier appeals ruling that found him in civil contempt over immigration law

The appeal is the latest move in an unusual dispute between Uthmeier and the Miami-based judge

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 21, 2025July 24, 2025

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Court refuses to reconsider case of Florida student who wanted to use pronouns their parents didn’t support

Numerous conservative and parents’ rights groups from across the country urged the appeals court to reconsider the case.

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 21, 2025September 1, 2025

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Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan

Voting-rights groups argued that part of the plan violated the state Constitution

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 18, 2025August 9, 2025

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New Supreme Court rulings fuel battle over Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care in Florida

The state’s lawyers acknowledged the case involves adults and minors but said that ‘doesn’t matter’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 15, 2025August 8, 2025

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A challenge to part of Florida’s porn age-verification law has been dropped

Pornhub drew national attention last year when it said it would block people in Florida from having access to the site because of the law

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 10, 2025August 5, 2025

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Trump administration sides with Florida in fight over new immigration law

‘Florida’s law is in harmony, not conflict, with federal law,’ Justice Department attorneys wrote

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 9, 2025August 11, 2025

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DeSantis signs bill to pull back $2.1 billion from reinsurance money expected to go unused

The bill came after lawmakers created two programs to ensure property insurers could help pay hurricane claims

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 8, 2025July 25, 2025

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Trump’s lawsuit against the Pulitzer board will go to the Florida Supreme Court

Trump filed the suit after the board refused to rescind a 2018 award to The New York Times and The Washington Post

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 3, 2025August 3, 2025

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Florida now fighting ‘sham’ lawsuit against rushed ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ AG James Uthmeier says

‘My office will fight it in court,’ Florida AG James Uthmeier told his Fox News pals Bill and Dana

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida and Chloe Greenberg July 1, 2025July 9, 2025

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Florida’s porn age-verification fight has new implications after SCOTUS ruling

The majority opinion said age-verification laws ‘fall within states’ authority to shield children from sexually explicit content’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 30, 2025July 31, 2025

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Republican leaders from 17 states back Florida AG James Uthmeier’s immigration crackdown

The brief also pointed to Republican-led states trying to help enforce Trump’s policies

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 25, 2025August 3, 2025

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Social media groups urge Florida to continue blocking ban for kids

The groups say parents should make decisions about their children’s social-media use

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 24, 2025July 14, 2025