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Animal abusers will face harsher penalties under newly signed Florida bills
‘It was evident that Florida law needed to do more to protect dogs from senseless violence,’ DeSantis said
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New UF leader approved, promises to oppose DEI despite ‘woke past’
‘DEI will not return to the University of Florida during my presidency’ Santa Ono said
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Florida attorney general wants lawsuit over city immigration enforcement tossed out
The lawsuit also involves a years-long effort by Gov. DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature to prevent so-called ‘sanctuary’ cities
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‘We need to start being self-reflective’: Florida Democrats talk about problems and hopes for future success
‘Democrats are the best at losing, losing, losing,’ said Mike Drapak of The Hillsborough Society
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Florida owners of ‘dangerous’ dogs will need $100,000 liability insurance under bill signed by DeSantis
The law goes into effect July 1 and applies to dogs that have attacked humans, severely injured or killed pets, or menacingly chased people
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DeSantis quietly signs bill to bar golf courses, hotels in Florida state parks
The new law requires the state to announce public hearings regarding projects in state parks 30 days in advance
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Florida child care center employees can undergo training to carry guns under new law signed by DeSantis
The change is part of an expansion of the program that already allows school employees to act as law enforcement when an active shooter enters campus
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Gov. DeSantis says there is ‘no basis’ for investigation into Hope Florida
‘That is not an organic investigation. That’s a manufactured political operation,’ the governor said
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Florida’s international tourist numbers are down so far in 2025
DeSantis has dismissed reports that Canadians would stay away from Florida because of Trump’s actions
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Hope Florida now under ‘open’ investigation Florida amid scrutiny
The governor suggested that Casey DeSantis, who is mulling a possible run for governor next year, is being targeted because critics ‘view her as a threat’
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Federal appeals court urged to keep block on Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants
Attorneys representing the Florida Immigrant Coalition and the Farmworker Association of Florida pushed back against a request by AG James Uthmeier for a stay of a preliminary injunction
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President-elect tapped to run Florida’s only public HBCU is an ally to top state Republicans
Alumni questioned the decision to pick someone with no ties to the school or higher education experience.
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Casey DeSantis remains open about potential run for Florida governor
The First Lady’s comments bolster the notion that the governor is seeking a candidate he can fully back next year to maintain his legacy
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Florida court says law that allows minors to have abortions without parents’ consent is unconstitutional
The ruling came as the appeals court rejected a request by a 17-year-old girl to have an abortion without parental consent
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DeSantis says he will sign legislation banning psychedelic mushroom spores in Florida
The measure is part of an omnibus ‘Florida Farm Bill’ also known for including a ban on fluoride in drinking water
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Gov. DeSantis joined state troopers to discuss immigration arrests in Florida
The Florida Highway Patrol for the first time has the authority to arrest immigrants
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DeSantis not interested in GOP ‘summit’ to help negotiate Florida budget
‘You don’t need a summit to just keep doing what we’ve been doing,’ he said
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More Floridians support property tax cuts over sales tax cut, survey says
House Speaker Daniel Perez said the Florida Constitution prohibits the Legislature from exercising direct control over property taxes
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The Florida Legislature’s $2.8 billion tax cut deal is off the table
The breakdown means legislators are nowhere near coming up with a new budget
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DeSantis threatens to veto a plan that would include lowering the state sales-tax rate
DeSantis argued that a House plan to reduce the sales-tax rate is something ‘nobody is asking for’