Activists trying to get abortion on Florida’s 2024 ballot have raised nearly $5 million

The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee will need to submit at least 891,523 valid petition signatures to get on the ballot

by News Service of Florida July 11, 2023August 3, 2023

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Appeals court revives disability case that favored Universal barring one-handed man from Volcano Bay waterslide

He filed a lawsuit alleging violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act after he was prevented from riding the Krakatau Aqua Coaster in 2019

by News Service of Florida July 10, 2023January 30, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis releases list of invalid out-of-state driver’s licenses under new Florida immigration law

The prohibited licenses mostly offer limited driving privileges to undocumented immigrants while not being considered valid identification

by News Service of Florida July 6, 2023July 12, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis says Florida goes ‘even further’ than Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action

His comments came after the U.S. Supreme Court issued rulings that will prevent colleges from using admission practices based on race

by News Service of Florida June 30, 2023November 4, 2024

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Florida appeals federal judge’s rulings over transgender treatments

Hinkle recently ruled that a state prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care is unconstitutional

by News Service of Florida June 28, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs medical marijuana bill allowing telehealth renewals

The bill also could help Black farmers get valuable medical-marijuana licenses after years of delays

by News Service of Florida June 27, 2023July 27, 2025

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Florida GOP now has a nearly half a million registered voter advantage over Democrats

Florida Democrats historically held a registration edge, but Republicans overtook them in 2021

by News Service of Florida June 20, 2023January 6, 2024

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Gov. DeSantis signs bill to establish state-run ‘competitive’ school in Florida

The school could start admitting students as early as the 2024-2025 academic year

by News Service of Florida June 20, 2023May 21, 2025

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Trulieve has spent more than $39 million to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida

That is all but $124.58 of the money raised by the committee

by News Service of Florida June 13, 2023May 31, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Pulse Nightclub victims

Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset at all state and local buildings

by News Service of Florida June 12, 2023June 17, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill requiring medical practitioners to wear name tags

DeSantis did not detail his reasons in two veto letters sent to Secretary of State Cord Byrd

by News Service of Florida June 5, 2023July 23, 2025

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Judge disqualifies himself from Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis

The judge said he has a relative who is a stockholder in Disney

by News Service of Florida June 5, 2023August 3, 2023

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Disney lawyers argue judge should not be disqualified in lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis

Lawyers for Disney argued that Walker’s remarks didn’t meet the high standards for judges to be disqualified

by News Service of Florida May 26, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to make it a felony to harm a police dog

‘If criminals choose to intentionally harm these animals, the penalties must be harsh.’

by News Service of Florida May 23, 2023February 21, 2025

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Florida gas prices drop 7 cents ahead of Memorial Day weekend

It’s possible this is merely the lull before Memorial Day, but it could be a trend that lingers into summer

by News Service of Florida May 23, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida sued over new law that blocks Chinese citizens from buying property

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include two Chinese citizens who live and work in Florida

by News Service of Florida May 22, 2023October 21, 2024

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Florida Power & Light customers could see a slight rate decrease this summer

The reduction, if approved, would be the third for the fuel portion of the FPL bill since the start of the year

by News Service of Florida May 22, 2023August 3, 2023

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Over three dozen voting-rights group urge Gov. DeSantis to veto major Florida elections bill

The proposal also would help clear the way for DeSantis to run for president in 2024

by News Service of Florida May 20, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida’s Board of Education will consider publishing an annual list of banned library books

The proposed rule lays out a process for districts to report materials ‘subject to an objection by a parent or resident’ of school districts

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2023January 7, 2024

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner says farmers will face ‘challenges,’ amid new immigration legislation

The law requires businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check employees’ immigration status

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2023March 1, 2025