Casey DeSantis’ food testing program flops in budget plans

“I don’t know why the state needs to create its own version of the (federal Food and Drug Administration),” said Rep. Alex Andrade, R-Pensacola.

by News Service of Florida February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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Senators back compensation for ‘Groveland Four’ families

‘This bill is about justice, not merely remembered as history, but carried forward as responsibility,’ said bill sponsor Ocoee Democrat LaVon Bracy Davis

by News Service of Florida February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’ advances despite pushback

The move comes despite objections that such a tribute would come as an insult to Black people, women and others

by News Service of Florida February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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After record high last year, Florida sets first execution of 2026

Florida saw a record 19 executions last year

by News Service of Florida February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

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Florida driver’s license tests will only be offered in English

Language-translation services won’t be allowed either, starting Feb. 6

by News Service of Florida February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

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Florida AG sues Starbucks over what he says is race-based hiring

The suit alleges Starbucks has violated a state civil-rights law through race-based hiring and race-based compensation decisions

by News Service of Florida December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

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Florida eyes a ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’

A Florida Senate committee next week will take up a proposal that would designate Oct. 14 each year as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance”

by News Service of Florida December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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Florida AG sues Planned Parenthood over ‘false’ abortion safety claim

His lawsuit accuses Planned Parenthood of falsely advertising that abortion medication is “safer than Tylenol.”

by News Service of Florida November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

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Sen. Leek again files proposal to create Florida Museum of Black History

The Senate unanimously passed a similar bill during the 2025 session, but the House did not approve it

by News Service of Florida November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

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Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk

Money would be withheld from schools that didn’t go along with the changes, under the bill

by News Service of Florida October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

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DeSantis, Cabinet approve $14 million for immigration crackdown

Items approved in the grants include bulletproof vests, AI-assisted translation software and license-plate readers

by News Service of Florida October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

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Florida approves Trump library plan for Miami

The 2.63-acre site targeted for the presidential library was purchased for Miami Dade College for $25 million in 2004.

by News Service of Florida September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

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Florida cuts number of bear hunt permits to be issued

A commission spokeswoman didn’t give an explanation for the decrease

by News Service of Florida September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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Hulk Hogan sex tape blocked from upcoming documentary by Florida judge

The judge issued a temporary restraining order in the case involving the estate of Hogan and Bubba the Love Sponge Clem

by News Service of Florida September 4, 2025September 5, 2025

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Florida sees 37.6 percent drop in abortions performed from this time last year

The decrease comes after a law took effect in May 2024 that largely prevents abortions after six weeks of pregnancy

by News Service of Florida August 20, 2025August 26, 2025

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Mosaic Fertilizer gets draft permits that could lead to injecting wastewater underground in Florida

Mosaic, a major player in the state’s phosphate industry, applied in early 2024 for approval to drill exploratory wells at sites

by News Service of Florida August 11, 2025August 18, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis now faces lawsuit alleging he violated Florida Constitution over judicial seat

The case alleges that DeSantis did not comply with a requirement to make an appointment within 60 days of receiving a list of candidates from the 8th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

by News Service of Florida August 11, 2025August 17, 2025