Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Wednesday related to the proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot which, if approved, would dramatically expand Florida’s homestead property tax exemption. The governor said the amendment would address the affordability problem that Floridians say is their top concern, but critics allege its passage would significantly reduce local […]
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Study: Reproductive healthcare is out of reach of one-third of Florida women
“I would say it’s not a surprising finding, given what we know about Florida’s policy environment”
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John Morgan announces name of new political party
More than 35,000 entries for the contest were submitted from across the country.
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Largest Medicaid pediatric provider sues DeSantis administration over pay rates
Pediatric Associates asserts the new rates have statewide reduced pediatrician payments by nearly $300 million over the last 20 months.
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Orange County still under burn ban as Florida OKs Fourth of July fireworks, urges caution
Floridians are being advised to be “responsible” when lighting devices that fly and explode
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Burmese pythons are ‘a South Florida problem rapidly becoming a Central Florida problem’
The big squeeze
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Emails show how Kanye West’s Tampa shows were booked, and how they became almost impossible to cancel
Internal messages show the TSA agreed to changes that barred it from canceling the concerts over ‘artist identity,’ ‘public statements’ or ‘political viewpoints.’
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More 7-OH related products made illegal in Florida by a new emergency rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has made it his mission to further crack down on sales and use of concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and other related chemical products in Florida
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Record travel expected for Fourth of July despite high gas prices in Florida
AAA projected 4.62 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles for the holiday period
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Ahead of Father’s Day, Florida ranks among top states for ‘classic dad culture’
Khaki. Cargo. Shorts.
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Florida still owes $603 million on immigration enforcement contracts
60% of the bills for detention camps remain unpaid
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ICE empties ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ amid hurricane season. Activists aren’t buying it
“They built it and filled it with people during the hurricane season last year, so that makes no sense”
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Florida AG Uthmeier, federal partners warn of human trafficking during FIFA World Cup
Up to one million visitors are anticipated in the greater Miami area alone during soccer’s top global tournament
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Bill to name Florida roads after Charlie Kirk and Trump heads to DeSantis’ desk
DeSantis has until June 30 to act on the bills
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DeSantis signs law enforcement bills, warns of state crackdown on ‘teen takeovers’
“We do not recognize any teen takeover. If you try that, you are doing that at your peril,” DeSantis said
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Local governments would lose $5B in first year if Florida’s property tax amendment passes
They’ll lose nearly $12 billion in the fifth year, according to projections developed by state economists
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TikTok is not complying with social media law restricting minors, Florida says
Uthmeier files civil suit, seeking injunction and money damages.
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DeSantis declares June ‘Faith and Family Month,’ apparently has nothing better to do
The proclamation came not only during Pride Month, but also during the 10-year anniversary of the deadly mass shooting that occurred at Pulse nightclub
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More political leaders, residents want to block Kanye West from performing in Florida
West has made public antisemitic comments in recent years, including posting “I am a Nazi”
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Florida GOP gubernatorial candidates blast party’s decision to not hold debate
Party officials say that only Byron Donalds of Naples has met the established criteria to qualify