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House unanimously passes bill in response to Hope Florida saga

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Miami, Florida Local News

Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade, R-Pensacola, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier talk during the first day of the legislative session at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday,…

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DeSantis’ expiring $4.7B emergency fund gets Senate support amid spending scrutiny

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 · Miami, Florida Local News

A view inside the Florida Capitol’s rotunda near the main entrance a day before the start of the legislative session on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla.…

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Your life could change with new Florida laws. Track them in the Legislature

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 · Miami, Florida Local News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers his State of the State address during the first day of the legislative session at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday, March 4,…

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Florida bill would impose timelines for governor to set special election dates

November 12, 2025November 16, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock Because of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ delay in announcing special election dates to fill two vacancies in the Florida Legislature, voters in parts of Palm Beach and…

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Florida will appeal ruling after judge says state can’t enforce pronoun law against teacher

Florida will appeal ruling after judge says state can’t enforce pronoun law against teacher

April 19, 2024April 21, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge Lawyers for state education officials on Thursday filed a notice that they will appeal a court ruling that blocked enforcement of a 2023 law requiring…

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Tampa Democrat Ashley Brundage aims to become Florida’s first transgender member of state Legislature

Tampa Democrat Ashley Brundage aims to become Florida’s first transgender member of state Legislature

April 15, 2024April 16, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge Photo via Ashley Brundage for Florida/Facebook Democrat Ashley Brundage this week opened a campaign account to run for a Hillsborough County seat in the state…

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Florida passes bill to compensate victims of decades-old reform school abuse

Florida passes bill to compensate victims of decades-old reform school abuse

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Restitution for decades of abuse at two now-shuttered reform schools where boys were beaten, raped and killed is now in the hands of Republican Gov.…

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Weekly Dirt: Changes to Florida’s Affordable Housing Law Clear Hurdle

Weekly Dirt: Changes to Florida’s Affordable Housing Law Clear Hurdle

February 11, 2024February 12, 2024 · New York, New York Local News

The Florida Senate passed amendments to the Live Local Act, which are expected to be approved by the House next. Let’s break them down.  Live Local, signed into…

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Florida Senate drops the ball on their attempt to restrict flags with ‘political viewpoint’

Florida Senate drops the ball on their attempt to restrict flags with ‘political viewpoint’

February 9, 2024February 10, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge An effort to restrict what flags can be flown at schools and other public buildings flailed in the Florida Senate this week, after a key…

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Florida Gov. DeSantis embraces controversial bills, foreign trip

Florida Gov. DeSantis embraces controversial bills, foreign trip

May 5, 2023May 6, 2023 · Politics

Florida Gov. DeSantis embraces controversial bills, foreign trip – CBS News Watch CBS News In the final days of the Florida state legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis plans…

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Florida legislature debates bill to eliminate funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses

Florida legislature debates bill to eliminate funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 · Breaking News

Miami — Kaily LaChapelle — a sophomore at Florida International University and the president of the school’s Pride Student Union — is afraid that Florida could do away…

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