Gov. DeSantis backs one of his top aides to become Florida education commissioner

Manny Diaz Jr. prepares to leave the commissioner’s job to take over as interim president of the University of West Florida

by Jim Saunders, NSF June 4, 2025July 17, 2025

Manny Diaz Jr. prepares to leave the commissioner’s job to take over as interim president of the University of West Florida

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Judge ends challenges to Florida election law he admits targets Black voters

Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker issued an order after an appeals court last year overturned a ruling in which he found the law improperly discriminated against Black voters

by Jim Saunders, NSF February 12, 2024May 23, 2025

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Less than a year before the 2024 elections, Florida is still brawling over DeSantis’ redistricting plan

‘A historically performing benchmark district for Black voters was not just diminished — it was eliminated,’ read the dissent, in part.

by Jim Saunders, NSF December 5, 2023December 15, 2023

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Orlando restaurant fighting drag ban argues for continued block on DeSantis’ ‘Protection of Children Act’

Hamburger Mary’s attorneys argue U.S. Supreme Court should keep in place a preliminary injunction against anti-drag law

by Jim Saunders, NSF November 3, 2023July 26, 2025

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Workers’ compensation denied for man shot while working at Orlando car-rental agency

A panel found no ‘causal link’ between the injuries he suffered and the work he performed for Value Car Rental

by Jim Saunders, NSF August 17, 2023September 23, 2024

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Orlando abortion clinic hit with $193K fine over waiting period law

The massive judgment ‘would likely force the Center of Orlando for Women into bankruptcy or closure’

by Jim Saunders, NSF August 15, 2023September 6, 2024

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Federal appeals court urged to take up a Florida elections law fight

The request came after a divided panel of the Atlanta-based appeals court last month overturned much of a district judge’s ruling against the law

by Jim Saunders, NSF May 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida House passes proposal to let school-board candidates run with party labels

The House on Friday also passed a bill that would change residency requirements for school-board candidates

by Jim Saunders, NSF April 3, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Senate votes to change requirements for death sentence

The issue emerged after Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz was sentenced to life in prison

by Jim Saunders, NSF March 31, 2023August 3, 2023

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Millions of Floridians can expect increased electric bills in April

The rates come from hurricane costs and higher-than-expected natural gas prices last year

by Jim Saunders, NSF March 8, 2023July 23, 2025

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Florida Republicans propose bill that would lower gun-buying age to 18

Florida’s ‘constitutional carry’ bill will also be considered this legislative session

by Jim Saunders, NSF March 7, 2023August 3, 2023

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Under new bill, Florida could see increased state regulation of local utilities

The proposals would ramp up the Florida Public Service Commission’s regulation of municipal utilities that serve electric customers outside of city boundaries

by Jim Saunders, NSF March 6, 2023July 20, 2025