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New College of Florida faces ‘ridiculously high’ level of faculty turnover
For example, six faculty members have retired, six have resigned and six took leave without pay
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Two states removed from list of driver’s licenses deemed invalid in Florida
‘Someone who is in our country illegally and has violated our laws should not possess a government-issued ID,’ Gov. DeSantis said.
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Florida health department appeals ruling that backed Pups Pub Orlando’s push for dogs in bars
The case centered on sanitation certificates that county health departments issue to establishments
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Florida Board of Education tees up rules prohibiting TikTok, preferred pronouns in schools
The proposals will go before the board during a meeting Wednesday
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Gov. DeSantis calls request for federal investigation into migrant flights ‘absurd’
Critics have said DeSantis has used migrants as “pawns”
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.’
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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