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Cold Snap Expected Across Fla., Ahead Of Holidays, With Some Lows In The 20s And 30s
Residents at home and tourists visiting for Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays in December can expect a plunge in temperatures.
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Attorney General Ashley Moody Pushes President Biden To Elevate Drug Czar Position
Florida's Moody says with the fentanyl crisis showing no signs of abating, now is the time for President Biden to elevate the position.
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‘This Is Just The Beginning': DeSantis Signs Into Law 1-Year Toll Discount Program, Vows To Do More
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed into law a new toll discount initiative for frequent commuters, but it will only last a year.
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Is There A Specific Reason Why DeSantis Refuses To Discuss Abortion?
DeSantis says, "I'm willing to sign great life legislation."
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FL Senate OKs $1B Insurance Industry Subsidy, Limits Policyholders' Lawsuit Rights
The Florida GOP's insurance reforms would give another $1 billion subsidy to the carriers while restricting policyholders.
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On Top Of Homeowner Premiums, Policyholders Could Face A New Tab Coming Soon: Flood Insurance
State Rep. Hart heard details about a requirement for flood insurance — part of legislation -- and got an inkling on what would happen.
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Fla., Education Officials Put 10 School Districts Under The Microscope, This Time Over LGBTQ+ Policies
Several school districts which were previously in trouble for butting up against state mask policies are once again under the microscope.
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FL Legislature Approves Discount Toll Program For Frequent Commuters Only; But It's Only For A Year
The Florida House unanimously voted to support a program to offer monthly toll discounts on several roads, turnpikes, and bridges.
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FL GOP And Insurance Companies Won Big In This Week's Special Session; Democrats Call It A ‘Bailout'
The Florida Legislature's special session on insurance reform ended Wednesday in an air of inevitability.
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Passidomo Weighs In On LGBTQ+ Matters: Same-Sex Marriages, So-Called ‘Don't Say Gay' Law
Florida Senate President Passidomo weighed in on same-sex marriage and the so-called “Don't Say Gay” law for Florida public schools.
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Senate Approves Multi-Million-Dollar Price Tag For Disaster Relief; Democrats Note People Left Out Of "Lucrative Programs"
Erosion projects, recovery efforts, hurricane-related tax refunds; some Democrats said these matters may have been ignored by Republicans.
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Parrying Real Issues Facing Florida Residents, DeSantis "Rants" Against George Floyd Protests
DeSantis said, "It is against the law to mislead and misrepresent," also talking about people "leaving their houses."
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Democrats, Trial Attorneys Fail To Slow Advance Of GOP's Insurance Reform Bill
Democrats and representatives of trial attorneys tried to block efforts to restrict lawsuits against insurance companies.
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How Prayers Set The Stage When Florida Lawmakers Are In Session
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo took a few mintes to ask Senate colleagues to send prayers to a state senator's spouse.
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Disaster Relief: ‘We Are Trying To Stabilize The State' But Will It Be Enough?
Florida lawmakers want to alleviate some of the financial struggles for Floridians devastated by Hurricane Ian and Nicole.
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Special Session Opens Monday On Troubled Property Insurance Market: Will Reforms Work Long Term?
Insurers and the larger business community would get virtually everything they want under legislation proposed for the special session.
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‘Floridians Are Hurting': House Democratic Leader Asks For Expanded Legislation, But GOP Rejects It
It occurred on the first day of the special session on the troubled property insurance market and other issues.
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Toll Relief: Not Everyone Would Benefit Even If Residents Are Struggling In Fla.
State lawmakers are moving forward on a plan to provide discounts on toll charges, but the program would not apply to all residents.
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Former Green Beret Soldier, Oath Keeper Member Jeremy Brown Found Guilty On Six Of 10 Counts
Jeremy Brown, the self-described Oath Keepers member and U.S. Special Forces soldier, was found guilty on 6 of 10 counts.
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Case Against Former Oath Keepers Member Jeremy Brown To Go To The Jury
Jeremy Brown is one of over 900 people arrested by the U.S. government surrounding the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6.