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Florida leaders and lawmakers pledge to ‘fight like hell’ against DeSantis decision to block Black history class

Gov’s spokesman calls the Advanced Placement history elective ‘a vehicle for a political agenda’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF January 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee publishes kids book sucking up to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

‘Help your kids learn about Ron DeSantis and why he may be our next Commander-in-Chief!’ says a promo for ‘The Kids Guide to Ron DeSantis.’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida January 23, 2023August 12, 2024

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Florida secretary of state touts new voting restrictions as ‘gold standard’ of ‘election integrity’

Critics argue the changes were designed to suppress voting by minorities and Democrats.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida January 23, 2023August 3, 2023

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DeSoto County man convicted after investigation into illegal alligator egg laundering in Florida

by The News Service of Florida January 21, 2023July 14, 2025

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Vice President Kamala Harris to speak in Florida on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

by The News Service of Florida January 20, 2023July 29, 2024

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DeSantis continues probing for info about diversity-related initiatives and trans healthcare at Florida public colleges

by Ryan Dailey, NSF January 20, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ war on ‘woke ideology’ in higher education threatens academic freedom

We’ve seen this all before.

by McKenna Schueler January 19, 2023June 18, 2025

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis targets trans health care at colleges and universities

Collecting details on people who access certain kinds of medical care — yeah, that’s not at all dystopian.

by Jim Saunders, NSF January 19, 2023October 25, 2023

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Florida military veterans’ nursing homes struggle with staffing shortages

Many veterans homes have had to turn to costly staffing agencies.

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida January 18, 2023June 16, 2025

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Florida House lawmakers back changes to student-athlete pay law

The bill also would allow schools to offer student-athletes contract review, tax prep and financial adviser services

by Ryan Dailey, NSF January 18, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Board of Ed considers approval of proposed school librarian media training

One of the guidelines would require avoiding materials ‘that may lead to student indoctrination.’

by The News Service of Florida January 16, 2023April 11, 2025

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis targets prescription drug ‘middlemen’

He hopes to make the issue a priority in the 2023 legislative session

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida January 13, 2023July 16, 2025

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Florida lawmakers file legislation that would legalize fentanyl test strips, an overdose prevention tool

by McKenna Schueler January 12, 2023May 24, 2024

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UF will spend $300,000 on new swimming pool for incoming university president Ben Sasse

by Emma Behrmann and Fresh Take Florida January 11, 2023August 16, 2024

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Florida judge will consider whether to toss out a lawsuit over Gov. DeSantis’ migrant flights

The case focuses primarily on $12 million added to the state budget to carry out a “program to facilitate the transport of unauthorized aliens from this state.”

by The News Service of Florida January 11, 2023March 4, 2024

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Florida’s ‘intellectual freedom’ college surveys are ‘highly problematic,’ says witness

“This survey, in perpetuity, has a chilling effect,” Lichtman said.

by Ryan Dailey, NSF January 10, 2023April 24, 2024

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Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz denies that Florida is now a red state and resigns

There is no immediate front-runner to succeed Diaz.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 10, 2023August 16, 2023

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Florida Attorney General contends in federal court that CDC air travel mask order ‘does nothing’

Taking preventative measures is part of the CDC’s core mission, says DOJ — it’s literally in their name

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida January 10, 2023February 24, 2024

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United Faculty of Florida union pushes back on DeSantis’ latest battle against diversity initiatives

‘A man who will silence those with whom he disagrees — in the classroom and beyond — will one day find a reason to silence you as well’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF January 6, 2023August 3, 2023

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In Florida, gentrification and increased property values follow hurricanes, says new study

by Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection January 6, 2023June 27, 2025

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Florida leaders and lawmakers pledge to ‘fight like hell’ against DeSantis decision to block Black history class

Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee publishes kids book sucking up to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida secretary of state touts new voting restrictions as ‘gold standard’ of ‘election integrity’

DeSoto County man convicted after investigation into illegal alligator egg laundering in Florida

Vice President Kamala Harris to speak in Florida on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

DeSantis continues probing for info about diversity-related initiatives and trans healthcare at Florida public colleges

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ war on ‘woke ideology’ in higher education threatens academic freedom

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis targets trans health care at colleges and universities

Florida military veterans’ nursing homes struggle with staffing shortages

Florida House lawmakers back changes to student-athlete pay law

Florida Board of Ed considers approval of proposed school librarian media training

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis targets prescription drug ‘middlemen’

Florida lawmakers file legislation that would legalize fentanyl test strips, an overdose prevention tool

UF will spend $300,000 on new swimming pool for incoming university president Ben Sasse

Florida judge will consider whether to toss out a lawsuit over Gov. DeSantis’ migrant flights

Florida’s ‘intellectual freedom’ college surveys are ‘highly problematic,’ says witness

Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz denies that Florida is now a red state and resigns

Florida Attorney General contends in federal court that CDC air travel mask order ‘does nothing’

United Faculty of Florida union pushes back on DeSantis’ latest battle against diversity initiatives

In Florida, gentrification and increased property values follow hurricanes, says new study

Over a year after his death, Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion sells for $6 million

Central Florida Zoo welcomes new baby cougars

A massive Palladian home is now on the market in Orlando area for $16M

Orlando’s most expensive home for sale is a $27M mansion owned by an MLB Hall of Famer