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DeSantis administration: We need another $50M to cover SNAP costs
The additional money is needed as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill and Congress’ decision to reduce spending on SNAP
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‘Copy of Guantánamo’: Human rights group alleges torture at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Two migrant detention centers may have violated international standards by imposing conditions that could amount to torture, the group claims
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Advocates urge Disney to investigate alleged use of prison labor to make character balloons
That $45 jumbo Mickey Mouse balloon you bought for your kid may have been produced by prison labor for pennies on the dollar.
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Fetal wrongful death bill ready for House floor vote
“By moving this bill forward, politicians are inviting irreparable harm to pregnant patients and deepening Florida’s maternal healthcare system crisis.”
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Florida ranked among top 10 most ‘catfished’ states, study finds
Romance scams cost the state more than $44 million in 2025
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Bill that would allow teens to buy guns moves to full House for vote
The measure would lower the age to purchase a long gun in Florida from 21 to 18 years old
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Florida college professors union challenges syllabi requirements
The challenge contends that officials overstepped their authority in moving forward with requirements for posting course material online.
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Kratom 7-OH battle heats up in court
Florida AG James Uthmeier issued the rule prohibiting the byproduct and adding it to the list of the state’s most dangerous drugs
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Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look
Former Orlando spot Hamburger Mary’s challenged the constitutionality of the law, which seeks to prevent admitting children to adult live performances
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Titusville public works and utility workers launch effort to build new union
Their former union was dissolved by the state due to noncompliance with what some have dubbed a union-busting law
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Floridians who harm, sexually abuse animals near children could face 5 years in prison
DeSantis first hinted at these proposed additions to Florida’s animal cruelty statute last week
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Florida House Leader calls Trump plan to redraw congressional map ‘illegal’
“This is just the swamp-like cynical behavior that people hate about politics.”
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Photos: FusionFest showed why Orlando is better because of its diversity
A multitude of the cultures that make up Orlando were represented by their music, art and cuisine
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Florida AG will now ‘aggressively enforce’ social media ban on minors
Social media platforms, upon notification from a minor’s parent, must terminate a minor’s account, the law requires.
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Orlando marks 100 years of Lake Eola swan boats, while real swans pass health check
Swan boats turned 100 with a “Swantennial,” while the lake’s living residents passed their health checks with flying colors
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DeSantis asks Legislature to punish inhumane dog breeders
He wants to impose a dog breeder license, target unethical breeding, and tighten penalties for abusing animals in front of children
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Marijuana amendment group confident it’ll make 2026 Florida ballot
Despite a legal setback, Smart & Safe Florida insists they still can qualify for the 2026 ballot
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Campbell’s says it uses ‘100% real chicken’ after Uthmeier moves to investigate
Florida’s AG said his office is investigating allegations that Campbell’s uses bioengineered meat in their soups
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OCAS adoptable dog Nite Train is waiting to meet you
He’s big and strong, but also shy and sweet
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Florida Highway Patrol arrests two for ‘aggressively’ chalking ‘Resist’ on Pulse crosswalk
The Florida Department of Transportation claimed it would cost about $1,000 to return the crosswalk to its “original state”