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Jerry Demings Suspends Democratic Gubernatorial Bid Following Cancer Diagnosis
The Orange County Mayor said staying in the race would have “likely led to injurious effects” on his prognosis.
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It's Up To The Voters Now: Legislature OKs DeSantis Property Tax Proposal
The House and Senate overhauled the proposal so it doesn’t impact public schools
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FY 26-27 Budget Done, Vetoes Are Coming, And Property Tax Debate Lies Ahead [OPINION]
The Florida Legislature is in back-to-back special sessions to pass a budget and debate property taxes.
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‘Wound Down And Shut Down' — Florida Congressman Says ‘Alligator Alcatraz' Coming To An End
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost described a “silent” scene of dwindling staff, emptied offices, and whispers of “decompressing” the facility.
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Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue Trump Over $1.77B ‘Taxpayer-Funded Slush Fund'
“In the most brazen act of corruption this century, President Donald J. Trump has created a slush fund to finance insurrectionists.
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DOJ Charges Ex-Cuban Leader Raúl Castro With Murder, Conspiracy To Kill For 1996 Shoot-Down
A warrant for the 94-year-old’s arrest has already been issued, officials said. Five others have also been charged.
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Law Enforcement Medal Created, Awarded To Officer Who Shot FSU Assailant
Officer Cody Poppell won Florida’s new Moment of Valor award.
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It's ‘Midpoint' In Budget Negotiations And Chambers Take A Break
When the Legislature cannot accomplish its work on time, it increases costs for taxpayers.
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‘Alligator Alcatraz' Payments Land At Last: $58 Million To Hit Florida Soon
“Please expect an electronic payment to be made to your organization’s bank within 3 to 5 business days.”
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Uthmeier Subpoenas The NFL Over The Rooney Rule
Uthmeier claims the NFL's hiring practices still violate Florida law and that he will now issue an investigative subpoena to the league.
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Money, Money, Money: FY 26-27 Budget Special Session Is Here
Florida state legislators return to Tallahassee on Tuesday to finally craft a new state budget.
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How A Legal Challenge Over Gender Dysphoria Became A Fight For Disability Rights
To present his involvement in our family and in our community as a burden is unconscionable,” Landry's mom, Charlotte Cravins, said.
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Democrat Lois Frankel Says She'll Run In Congressional District 23 This Year
Unlike most of the new map, the new CD 23 is more Democratic-leaning.
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Uthmeier Continues Charge Against Southern Poverty Law Center
Uthmeier’s move follows a federal indictment last month alleging the SPLC misled donors by not disclosing its use of paid informants.
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Democratic Reps. Kathy Castor & Debbie Wasserman Schultz Say They're Running Again This Fall
Their districts have become much more Republican-leaning following the passage of a new redistricting map this week.
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$10B In Healthcare Funds Headed To Florida Hospitals That Treat The Poor, Uninsured
Lawmakers won't return to work on a state budget until they reconvene in a special session beginning May 12.
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Congressional Black Caucus Members Condemn Supreme Court's Gutting Of The Voting Rights Act
“It will pave the way for the greatest reduction in representation for Black and minority voters since the years following Reconstruction."
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Florida Speaker Kills DeSantis' AI Regulation, Vaccine Repeal Bills On First Day Of Special Session
This is the latest break between Daniel Perez and Gov. DeSantis.
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Florida Spent $34M On Tech, IT At Everglades Lockup, But Says Phones For Detainees Too Expensive
.Florida officials are fighting a court order to expand detainee phone access at the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” center.
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House, Senate Call 18-Day Budget Special Session For May 12-29
Here comes another special session.
