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Judge OKs dogs in bars after Orlando Pups Pub challenges state law
Our dog-friendly bars will remain dog-friendly
Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
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Civil-rights groups target Florida law that bans Chinese citizens from owning property
The groups say the laws are ‘stains on American history’
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State regulators approve plan that will lower Florida Power & Light bills starting in July
Earlier in the year, FPL bills increased because of a combination of factors, including fuel costs and hurricane-related expenses
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Florida’s state-backed Citizens Insurance recommends a 12 percent rate increase on most primary residences
Increases could be dramatically higher for homes that are not primary residences
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Federal court asked to revive challenge to Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ law
Plaintiffs in the appeal are three LGBTQ students and 11 parents and teachers
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Florida joins lawsuit challenging FEMA-backed overhaul of National Flood Insurance Program
The lawsuit argues the new system is flawed and will drive up premiums for property owners
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Gov. DeSantis administration wants judge to throw out constitutional challenge to drag show law
Hamburger Mary’s says the law violates First Amendment rights
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Florida’s new election bill immediately challenged in federal court
The League of Women Voters of Florida, NAACP and Hispanic Federation filed three federal lawsuits arguing that the restrictions violate First Amendment rights
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs anti-immigration bill into law, requiring E-Verify and funding migrant transport
‘The Florida Legislature is punishing the wrong people for that and, in the process, dehumanizing their existence’
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting China ‘influence,’ banning TikTok
The most contentious measure seeks to prevent Chinese citizens from purchasing land in Florida
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Florida abortion rights groups launch campaign for constitutional amendment
Spearheaded by Floridians Protecting Freedom, the proposal seeks to ensure abortion rights up to fetal viability
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Florida group proposes constitutional amendment protecting right to abortion
Floridians Protecting Freedom will begin a ballot initiative campaign next week
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Florida bill to ban gender-affirming treatments for trans youths heads to DeSantis
DeSantis, who has called such treatments ‘child mutilation,’ is expected to sign the bill
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Florida Republicans pass anti-trans bill targeting bathroom use
The measure is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it
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‘Heaven has borders’: Florida Republicans advance controversial immigration bill
The bill includes includes stepping up requirements on businesses to check the immigration status of workers
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Florida House moves forward with sweeping immigration bills backed by Gov. DeSantis
The measure would also give $12 million to DeSantis’ migrant flight program
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Gov. DeSantis signs death penalty bill to eliminate need for unanimous juries
The new law took effect immediately and represents a major change in Florida’s death-penalty system
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Appeals court rejects challenge to Florida law that bans sanctuary cities
The appeals court said plaintiffs did not have legal standing to challenge the law
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Florida lawmakers approve death penalty bill to end unanimous jury recommendations
The bill would affect only the sentencing process and not what is known as the “guilt phase” of murder cases
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Gov. DeSantis signs Florida’s six-week abortion ban into law
Whether the limit takes effect will be determined by how the Florida Supreme Court decides a challenge to last year’s 15-week law