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Along Gulf coast, Trump’s plan for ‘Gulf of America’ touches residents’ pride; some wonder what difference will it make
‘Donald Trump is just blowing his horn again’
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‘I have a big problem with people merely being accused and deported’: Central Florida Dem says he can’t support Laken Riley Act
Rep. Darren Soto says the measure needs to be amended to exempt ‘dreamers’ and those on Temporary Protected Status before he can get behind it
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Gov. DeSantis calls Trump’s executive orders on immigration ‘a great road map’ for Florida
Among the actions Trump has now put forth are declaring migrant crossings along the U.S.- Mexico border a national emergency
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New Florida bill targets start time requirements for middle and high schools
The requirements have faced concerns from school districts about issues such as bus schedules
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Florida Republican files bill to prevent golf course, pickleball court development in state parks
The bill comes after massive outcry last year over the state Department of Environmental Protection’s plans for the ‘Great Outdoors Initiative’
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Florida college professors file federal lawsuit over DeSantis’ DEI restrictions
Plaintiffs say the restrictions are ‘punishing educators and students for expressing differing and disfavored viewpoints’
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DeSantis taps Ashley Moody to take Marco Rubio’s seat in U.S. Senate
Speaking in Orlando, DeSantis said that on the issues he’s ran on since he was elected in 2018, Moody has been right at his side of all of those battles
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Florida Democrat files bill to change six-week abortion ban after mother was forced to watch newborn suffocate
The bill would change the definition of fatal fetal abnormality in the state’s law banning most abortions after six weeks’ gestation
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Florida’s agriculture commissioner doesn’t think farms will be impacted by Trump’s mass deportations
When asked what would happen if 1 million people were deported from Florida, Simpson said, ‘I’m not sure it does anything to the ag industry.’
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DeSantis releases immigration proposals he wants Florida Legislature to pass
The governor wants to broaden the legal definition of ‘gang-related activities’ so that it includes undocumented immigrants, for one
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Florida senator wants to ban enrollment of undocumented students at some Florida schools
The proposal would also get rid of an in-state tuition waiver for undocumented students that was championed by Florida Republicans a decade ago.
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DeSantis wants Florida flags flown at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter
‘It represents a season of new hope and limitless potential for America’s future,’ DeSantis said
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Florida manatees will remain a threatened species, federal wildlife officials say
Environmentalists have argued they should be reclassified as endangered
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Florida legislative leaders reject DeSantis’ call for a special session this month
Despite the legislative leaders comments, DeSantis is determined that the Legislature convene for a special session
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755,000 Florida kids didn’t have enough food during past two summers, according to report
The report published Monday urges state lawmakers to opt into SUN Bucks, a federal summer program that gives low-income families financial assistance for food
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Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for special session on immigration, other issues
DeSantis’ call for a special session was slammed by Orlando Democratic House Rep. Anna Eskamani
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DeSantis defends college board appointee who criticizes women prioritizing their careers
Scott Yenor details his views against same-sex relationships, including that LGBTQ+ practices bring ‘dreaded diseases’
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DeSantis says he won’t appoint himself to replace Rubio in the Senate
Although he doesn’t anticipate Rubio will officially leave his post in the Senate before Jan. 20, DeSantis said he is still on course to announce his pick next week
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Florida’s controversial pronoun law debate could extend to cities and counties
Lobbyist John Labriola said he hopes the issue will be considered during this year’s legislative session, which will start March 4
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Popular Japanese bargain store chain Daiso to open first Florida location next month
The new Tampa outpost celebrates its grand opening Feb. 1
