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'Don't Say Gay,' Penguin Parade, Care For Those Who Care: FL News

Firefighters rescued a dog from the bay and a principal is nabbed during a sex trafficking sting are among the stories on Patch this week.

First Lady Jill Biden and National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Ned Sharpless look at the inner workings of a research lab during a tour of the Moffitt Cancer Center Friday.
First Lady Jill Biden and National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Ned Sharpless look at the inner workings of a research lab during a tour of the Moffitt Cancer Center Friday. (Moffitt Cancer Center )

FLORIDA — Legislators continue to debate controversial bills as the 2022 Florida legislative session continues, including a bill to ban abortions after 15 weeks and the "Don't Say Gay" bill, limiting the use of discussions related to sexual identity and gender identification.

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