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Floridians who have done time have a harder time getting jobs. Justice reform activists want to change that

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition’s new statewide ‘Let My People Work’ campaign officially launched Thursday

by McKenna Schueler October 4, 2024January 10, 2025

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Florida slow to roll out federally funded electric-vehicle charging stations at Wawa, Buc-ee’s

Florida has the second-most electric vehicles in the country, but DeSantis has criticized the Biden administration and the infrastructure law for imposing ‘ideology’ on states

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida October 4, 2024March 28, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘likely more than 15’ people have died from Hurricane Helene

He announced three executive orders to assist those recovering from the storm and who may be affected by striking port workers

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 4, 2024October 9, 2024

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Florida may have to pay $750K in legal fees over DeSantis’s ‘Stop Woke Act’

The underlying case involved a challenge to part of the state law that placed restrictions on addressing race-related issues in workplace training

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 2, 2024May 29, 2025

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‘We’re utilizing our resources’: Florida Gov. DeSantis enlists prison labor to help with Hurricane Helene debris

DeSantis said the state is saving money by engaging prison inmates with cleanup work instead of private contractors

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 2, 2024March 27, 2025

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Florida’s minimum wage just went up to $13. What happens if your boss pays you less?

The federal government may be able to help, but the state likely won’t

by McKenna Schueler October 1, 2024March 13, 2025

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Florida residents have until Oct. 7 to register to vote in November

In addition to candidates for elected office, the fate of abortion access in Florida and marijuana legalization could also be decided this November

by McKenna Schueler October 1, 2024October 29, 2024

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Judge refuses to block state agency from sharing ‘misinformation’ about Florida’s abortion amendment

Judge Jonathan Sjostrom says courts ‘must trust the people to decide what information is important to them’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 1, 2024October 15, 2024

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As mail ballots go out, Florida Democrats get more money from DNC

The Democratic National Committee is making a $400,000 contribution to the state party

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 1, 2024October 23, 2024

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Florida Democrats voice support for Brightline workers’ right to organize

All eight of Florida’s Democratic members of the U.S. House affirmed in a statement their support of the workers’ right to organize and collectively bargain

by McKenna Schueler September 30, 2024July 1, 2025

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Florida to send rescue resources to North Carolina in aftermath of Helene damage

As cleanup continues in Florida, the DeSantis administration is sending state ‘air assets’ and satellite earth stations to North Carolina

by Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix September 30, 2024November 2, 2024

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, even Rick Scott says climate is ‘clearly changing’

Scott travelled through parts of the state speaking to law enforcement and first responders a day after Hurricane Helene hit Florida

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 30, 2024October 4, 2024

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Florida begins rescue, recovery efforts in aftermath of Category 4 Hurricane Helene

Authorities said two deaths had been attributed to the storm and more than 1.24 million are without electricity

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida September 27, 2024June 10, 2025

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Florida officials warn time is ‘running out quickly’ to prepare ahead of Hurricane Helene landfall

DeSantis cautions against people going outside to inspect damage immediately after the storm passes, as it likely will still be dark

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida September 26, 2024March 29, 2025

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Public sleeping, ‘Margaritaville’ license plates and nearly three dozen new Florida laws taking effect in October

In all, 34 laws that passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes (HB 1365) drawing the most attention

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida September 26, 2024June 23, 2025

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Florida residents prepare for Hurricane Helene landfall amid evacuation orders, closures

Helene is forecast to crash into North Florida on Thursday with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph

by Mike Exline and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 26, 2024October 8, 2024

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‘Pray in the name of Jesus’: Ahead of hurricane, some in Florida flout evacuation orders

Despite the orders, some residents were sticking out the storm, convinced Helene will swerve away like previous hurricanes

by Aidan Bush, Fresh Take Florida September 26, 2024December 7, 2024

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Hurricane Helene forms, expected to strengthen ahead of Florida landfall

The window to storm prep in east central Florida will close late this afternoon, National Weather Service says

by Chloe Greenberg September 25, 2024October 1, 2024

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Breakthru Beverage drivers across Florida vote to unionize

Drivers across six cities, including Orlando, opted to join the Teamsters, who already represent thousands of workers in wine and liquor distribution

by McKenna Schueler September 25, 2024June 30, 2025

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Florida braces for ‘potentially very dangerous storm’ ahead of Helene landfall

‘The Big Bend and Panhandle should be especially prepared for a direct impact,’ DeSantis said

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida September 25, 2024September 30, 2024

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Floridians who have done time have a harder time getting jobs. Justice reform activists want to change that

Florida slow to roll out federally funded electric-vehicle charging stations at Wawa, Buc-ee’s

Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘likely more than 15’ people have died from Hurricane Helene

Florida may have to pay $750K in legal fees over DeSantis’s ‘Stop Woke Act’

‘We’re utilizing our resources’: Florida Gov. DeSantis enlists prison labor to help with Hurricane Helene debris

Florida’s minimum wage just went up to $13. What happens if your boss pays you less?

Florida residents have until Oct. 7 to register to vote in November

Judge refuses to block state agency from sharing ‘misinformation’ about Florida’s abortion amendment

As mail ballots go out, Florida Democrats get more money from DNC

Florida Democrats voice support for Brightline workers’ right to organize

Florida to send rescue resources to North Carolina in aftermath of Helene damage

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, even Rick Scott says climate is ‘clearly changing’

Florida begins rescue, recovery efforts in aftermath of Category 4 Hurricane Helene

Florida officials warn time is ‘running out quickly’ to prepare ahead of Hurricane Helene landfall

Public sleeping, ‘Margaritaville’ license plates and nearly three dozen new Florida laws taking effect in October

Florida residents prepare for Hurricane Helene landfall amid evacuation orders, closures

‘Pray in the name of Jesus’: Ahead of hurricane, some in Florida flout evacuation orders

Hurricane Helene forms, expected to strengthen ahead of Florida landfall

Breakthru Beverage drivers across Florida vote to unionize

Florida braces for ‘potentially very dangerous storm’ ahead of Helene landfall

New York Knicks star Josh Hart just listed his Florida home for $5.7 million

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