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Florida Teacher's Anti-Muslim Tirade Illustrates Widespread Anti-Islam Prejudice
The alleged incident occurred at Franklin Academy Charter School, the report states.
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Joe Harding Resigns, But The Effects Of His ‘Parental Rights' Law Expected To Face Scrutiny
The Florida House of Representatives is down a member following the resignation of former Rep. Joe Harding following his federal indictment.
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New Legislative Black Caucus Chair: ‘We Have To Figure Out How We Work Together'
With state lawmakers convening, the leader of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus is pushing issues facing Black communities statewide.
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Advocates Prepare For Legal Challenge To Ban On Transgender Medical Care For Kids
The DeSantis administration's drive to deny gender-affirming care to young people in Florida has been hitting snags.
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332,000 Florida Children Were Uninsured In 2021; The Number Could Rise, Analysts Warn
With an estimated 32,000, Florida ranks among the top 10 states with the highest rates of uninsured children across the United States.
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Bowe Bergdahl's Name Surfaces In Oath Keepers Member Jeremy Brown's Trial In Tampa
Former U.S. Army infantryman Bowe Bergdahl deserted his post in Afghanistan and was held captive, before a dishonorable discharge.
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Florida Groups: Case At Supreme Court Could Lead To "Grave Ramifications For Democracy"
The U.S. Supreme Court case heard oral arguments Wednesday on the validity of the “independent state legislature” theory.
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Experts Conceded Hand Grenades Lacked Jeremy Brown's DNA In Jan. 6-Related Case
One of the most serious charges Brown faces in his trial is that he possessed two hand grenades, but a DNA match could not be found.
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Florida GOP Rep. Joe Harding Charged In 6-Count Indictment Including Money Laundering And Wire Fraud, Faces Decades In Prison
A plethora of alleged wrongdoing connected to this Republican is detailed herein; the maximum sentence could exceed 35 years.
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‘Antibody-Evasive' Omicron Subvariants Are Spreading; Low Levels Seen In Florida
Caseloads involving newer versions of the omicron variant continue to increase in the United States, with a health expert's warning.
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State's Workforce Chief Will Leave DeSantis Administration At Year's End
Dane Eagle will leave his position as secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity at the end of December.
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Committee Leadership Assignments Called "Male-Centric," As Women Are Shut Out Of These Roles
The Florida Legislature gears up for a special session next week and prepares for the 2023 regular session.
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The U.S. Government Presents Its Case Against Jan 6. Defendant Jeremy Brown
Government lawyers are emphasizing danger posed by weapons and U.S. Department of Defense documents labeled “secret,” connected to Brown.
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In 2008, Fla., Voters Approved A Ban On Same-Sex Marriage; What Does That Mean Today?
More than a decade ago, Florida voters approved a ban in the state's Constitution on same-sex marriages, ratifying a declaration.
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Fla., House, Senate Leaders Release Rough Outline For Session On Property Insurance
The leaders of the Florida House and Senate formally called a special session to try to prop up the property insurance market.
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Federal Trial In Tampa Begins, After Jan. 6 Defendant Jeremy Brown Is Detained For 14 Months
On trial, Brown, the report states, is a self-described Oath Keepers member, U.S. Special Forces soldier, and losing Republican.
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Activists Still Fear Limits On Protests, Free Speech At Florida Capitol Despite Revisions To Proposal
Florida's Department of Management Services has clarified a controversial rule that potentially threatened to limit some protests.
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Two Months After Hurricane Ian, 13 Families Have Been Set Up With FEMA Direct Housing Program
The flooding and debris from Hurricane Ian left thousands of families with uninhabitable homes, with some 16,000 households qualifying.
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Congress Members Call On Amazon To Stop Profiting From Hate Speech That Damages Jewish Community
Fla., Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel are among nearly 36 members of Congress calling out Amazon's leadership.
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Warren V. DeSantis: Governor's Aide, Warren's Aide, Were Key Witnesses
Gov. Ron DeSantis might never have suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren if not for pressure from Larry Keefe.