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Florida may ban July 4th fireworks due to fire risk amid drought
“You could put the entire state on fire in one evening”
Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
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DeSantis signs AI data center regulations into law
Florida utility customers won’t bear additional costs brought by new large scale data centers that power AI, under the bill
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Big Tobacco, Sig Sauer and more fund AG James Uthmeier’s campaign
He’s currently leading the race for Florida Attorney General
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DeSantis approves UFC-themed Florida license plate
The measure includes new plates for some South Florida high schools and the Ultimate Fighting Championship
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DeSantis signs bill to rename Florida airport after Trump
The bill will rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump
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Trump’s unpopularity, high gas prices helped Florida Dems flip two seats, says analyst
“President Trump’s unpopularity cast a long, dark shadow over these Republican candidates in these races,” UCF analyst Aubrey Jewett said
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Florida House passes tax breaks for guns, camping gear and American beer
The bill drew criticism for lifting sales taxes for the next fiscal year on firearm accessories like holsters, magazines and muzzle devices
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‘Charlie Kirk Day’ approved by Florida House
“I just don’t know why we are honoring somebody who had no accomplishments, who hadn’t done anything, and who denigrated people that look like me,” said Rep. Bruce Antone, an Orlando Democrat who is Black
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Winter freeze causes more than $3B in Florida agriculture losses
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson described the freeze events as “one of the most damaging” in Florida agriculture history
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Florida House moves to ban removal of Confederate monuments again
The proposal prevents local governments from passing their own rules on removing historic monuments or memorials that have been up at least 25 years on public property
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Florida voters sue over DeSantis’ mid-decade redistricting
The court is being asked to determine if DeSantis’ proclamation for a special legislative session encroached on the power of the Legislature
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Florida wants to win back its Canadian tourists
The U.S. has seen a travel backlash over the words and actions of President Donald Trump
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Bill for armed ‘guardians’ on college campuses moves forward
Presidents could designate staff and faculty to be trained and receive a concealed-weapons license to carry guns on campus, under the bill
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Trump airport bill would also clear the way for state to rename MCO
Trump in 2021 reportedly asked advisers to get an airport named after him
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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins race for governor
The announcement Monday comes after months of speculation he would join the race
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DeSantis sets special session on redistricting in April
The announcement comes as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S. House in this year’s elections
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Canadians are still staying away from Florida, but tourism increased overall
According to Travel and Tour World magazine, Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and the Florida Keys are among the top national destinations.
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DeSantis against Trump’s push for federal AI regulation
“The problem is that Congress hasn’t proposed any coherent regulatory scheme but instead just wanted to block states from doing anything for 10 years, which would be an AI amnesty.”
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Florida House again moves to allow teens to purchase guns
The controversial bill would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18
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Opponents ask DeSantis to stop the 2025 Florida bear hunt
Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade is set to start next month