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University of Central Florida looks to shut down three campuses
The proposals involve the South Orlando Campus, the UCF Leesburg campus and the UCF Palm Bay campus
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Florida Republican wants to loosen state’s child labor laws with new bill
The bill would delete part of state law that says minors who are age 16 or 17 can’t work before 6:30 a.m. or after 11 p.m.
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Disney district continues talks over replacing employee passes
District Chairman Martin Garcia said the district is considering an annual ‘stipend’ of $1,400 for employees
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Non-profit calls on Florida to release information on private schools accepting state vouchers
The Florida Policy Institute is seeking information about the taxpayer-funded vouchers and other details
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‘Defying the odds’: Florida gas prices continue to drop after Labor Day weekend
Despite the impact of Hurricane Idalia and an uptick in the price of oil, gas prices are down
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Hurricane Idalia estimated losses top $120 million
Data on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website showed $120.7 million in estimated insured losses, based on 14,244 claims
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Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis moves forward
Disney filed a narrowed lawsuit that alleges the company’s rights were violated by the state for voicing opposition to a 2022 law
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Hurricane Idalia estimated losses reach $97.7 million
The largest number of claims involved residential property, while other types included such things as auto damage
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Hurricane Idalia insured losses in Florida expected to reach $3 to $5 billion
‘In reality, the insurance industry dodged a bullet’
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Florida officials warn of ‘historic flooding’ amid Hurricane Idalia
‘Be prepared to lose power, and just know that there’s a lot of folks who are going to be there to help you get back on your feet’
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Florida utility companies brace for major power outages, ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. each said they were staging thousands of workers
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Florida approves harsh penalties for college employees who violate new bathroom law
LGBTQ-advocacy group Equality Florida slammed the rule as part of what the group called an escalation of ‘anti-LGBTQ attacks’
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DeSantis-appointed Disney chief Glen Gilzean resigns from ethics commission
Last week, commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position
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DeSantis-appointed Disney board targets free passes, discounts for employees
A referral has been submitted to the Florida inspector general about ‘perks and benefits that the former Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District funneled back to Disney’
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Disney files countersuit against Gov. DeSantis, days after he said he’s ‘moved on’ from feud
‘The contracts are valid contracts and are binding on the (Central Florida Tourism Oversight) District,’ the counterclaim said.
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DeSantis-appointed Disney chief can’t hold both positions, ethics lawyer says
Commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position
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Late Black farmer’s family challenges court’s rejection of marijuana license
Family, partners argue officials were wrong to scrap his application because he died before the process was complete
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State of Florida seeks to block class-action lawsuit over trans treatment law
The lawsuit challenges a new law championed by Gov. DeSantis that banned doctors from providing treatments to trans kids
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Florida gas station pumps will soon remind drivers not to leave kids, pets in hot cars
As heat advisories continue, motorists will soon see warning stickers on pumps
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CEO Bob Iger says Disney World business has slackened amid a ‘softening’ of tourism
Iger didn’t address the entertainment giant’s continuing fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis