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Florida’s minimum wage went up — but when will the state take minimum wage violations seriously?

Wage violations run rampant in Florida, in part because enforcement is toothless and few politicians are interested.

by McKenna Schueler October 3, 2023January 14, 2025

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Behind an awful stench in St. Louis, an Orlando(ish) Republican

Bowen Kou was president of the store that left 8,000 pounds of seafood to rot — and Bowen Kou is running for state senate in Central Florida

by Ryan Krull September 22, 2023June 18, 2025

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Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith continues to snag endorsements in his bid for Florida Senate

So far, he’s been backed by much of Central Florida’s organized labor, as well as other Democratic politicians and Equality Florida’s PAC.

by McKenna Schueler September 19, 2023October 20, 2024

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DeSantis ‘reloads’ presidential run by replacing his campaign manager

Don’t call it a reboot, please — definitely do not think about boots, white boots, boots of any kind

by Jessica Bryce Young and News Service of Florida August 8, 2023December 20, 2024

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Florida Democrats vow (again) to ‘Take Back Florida’

Florida Democrats are betting on a new statewide voter registration tour to achieve their 2024 plans

by McKenna Schueler August 3, 2023July 31, 2024

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Orlando Magic, Full Sail University CEO among donors funding DeSantis super PAC

Political action committee Never Back Down posted its finances for the first time

by Chloe Greenberg August 1, 2023July 17, 2025

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Eskamani warns anti-choice activists are ‘stalking’ advocates of Florida’s abortion rights ballot initiative

Website reports precisely where pro-choice petitions are being gathered, so anti-choice petition gatherers can show up

by McKenna Schueler July 17, 2023June 14, 2025

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Judge refuses to block parts of Florida election law focused on ‘third-party’ voter-registration groups

One part requires representatives of voter-registration groups to provide receipts to people who sign up to vote

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 12, 2023January 30, 2024

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Judge rejects Florida voter-registration lawsuit filed by League of Women Voters and NAACP

The lawsuit alleges the registration form violates federal law by not properly inform convicted felons about eligibility to vote

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

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Voter-registration groups urge judge to block parts of Florida’s latest elections law

Groups like the NAACP and League of Women Voters argue the law violates the First Amendment and is discriminatory

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida June 29, 2023May 24, 2025

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Orlando attorney John Morgan wants NBA stars Grant Hill and Dwyane Wade to run for Senate in Florida

It’s unlikely either athlete would win the race, but this might be Wade’s moment

by Chloe Greenberg May 9, 2023March 5, 2025

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Controversial elections bill ensures Gov. DeSantis won’t have to ‘resign to run’ for president

‘I see different characters but the same objective, and that’s to make sure that only certain people vote.’

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 27, 2023April 29, 2025

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Orlando’s former Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith announces bid for Florida Senate in 2024

He’s running for the seat currently held by Sen. Linda Stewart, who’s term-limited from seeking re-election to office.

by McKenna Schueler April 10, 2023June 18, 2024

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Amendment to make school board races partisan could go to Florida voters in 2024

If the amendment passes, partisan school-board races would begin in 2026

by News Service of Florida March 15, 2023August 3, 2023

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Ron DeSantis’ friends gave him $10 million in February, for no particular reason

One guy from Pennsylvania gave $2.5 million to the governor’s political committee, Friends of Ron DeSantis

by News Service of Florida March 13, 2023September 11, 2024

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DeSantis, in Iowa, says Republicans’ focus on woke will help win elections

He was there on his book tour — not campaigning, honest

by Robin Opsahl and Florida Phoenix March 13, 2023March 18, 2024

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‘The divisiveness is over’: Nikki Fried wants to end years of losses as new Florida Democratic Party chair

Fried will oversee a party that has struggled with finances, voter-registration efforts and lost traction among Hispanic voters.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 27, 2023March 11, 2024

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Florida Republicans consider changes to ‘Save Our Home’ tax cap, leading to concerns counties may cut services

The proposal will be considered during the legislative season that begins March 7

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida February 16, 2023August 3, 2023

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Civil rights leader Al Sharpton and others led march to the Capitol after Florida rejected African American studies course

Sharpton also called for a voter drive to oppose Gov. DeSantis

by Ryan Dailey, NSF February 15, 2023April 25, 2025

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Florida takes a first step toward introducing partisan school-board elections, limit on member terms

Florida’s Constitution currently requires school-board races to be nonpartisan

by Ryan Dailey, NSF February 15, 2023May 19, 2024

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Florida’s minimum wage went up — but when will the state take minimum wage violations seriously?

Behind an awful stench in St. Louis, an Orlando(ish) Republican

Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith continues to snag endorsements in his bid for Florida Senate

DeSantis ‘reloads’ presidential run by replacing his campaign manager

Florida Democrats vow (again) to ‘Take Back Florida’

Orlando Magic, Full Sail University CEO among donors funding DeSantis super PAC

Eskamani warns anti-choice activists are ‘stalking’ advocates of Florida’s abortion rights ballot initiative

Judge refuses to block parts of Florida election law focused on ‘third-party’ voter-registration groups

Judge rejects Florida voter-registration lawsuit filed by League of Women Voters and NAACP

Voter-registration groups urge judge to block parts of Florida’s latest elections law

Orlando attorney John Morgan wants NBA stars Grant Hill and Dwyane Wade to run for Senate in Florida

Controversial elections bill ensures Gov. DeSantis won’t have to ‘resign to run’ for president

Orlando’s former Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith announces bid for Florida Senate in 2024

Amendment to make school board races partisan could go to Florida voters in 2024

Ron DeSantis’ friends gave him $10 million in February, for no particular reason

DeSantis, in Iowa, says Republicans’ focus on woke will help win elections

‘The divisiveness is over’: Nikki Fried wants to end years of losses as new Florida Democratic Party chair

Florida Republicans consider changes to ‘Save Our Home’ tax cap, leading to concerns counties may cut services

Civil rights leader Al Sharpton and others led march to the Capitol after Florida rejected African American studies course

Florida takes a first step toward introducing partisan school-board elections, limit on member terms