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Fried Seeks EPA Help To Prevent ‘Catastrophic' Damage To Florida Wetlands
Federal environmental regulators should take over wetlands permitting in Florida to prevent “catastrophic” environmental damage, Fried said.
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State Judge Reinstates Sprawling Black-Oriented Congressional District In N. Florida
A state trial judge has rejected DeSantis's demand to dismantle Congressional District 5, a sprawling, Black-access congressional district.
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Alimony Bill In Limbo As Pending Divorce Actions Pile Up
The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar wants DeSantis to veto 2022 legislation that would make dramatic changes to state law on alimony.
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Taxpayers Help Pay Bill For State Board Of Education Meeting In Key West; Would A Zoom Call Have Sufficed?
Florida's State Board of Education, stationed in Tallahassee, traveled all the way down to Key West for a meeting Wednesday.
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Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Says Charlie Crist ‘Is Refusing To Debate' In Primary
With less than four months away from the 2022 gubernatorial primary, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is pushing for a televised debate.
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State Leaders Tout Different Plans To Lower Gas Prices In Florida; Fried Issues An Emergency Rule
State officials are taking approaches to helping Floridians save money at the pump, as rising costs of fuel for drivers is a campaign issue.
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Judge Rules Florida's Congressional District Plan Is Unconstitutional, Biased Against Blacks
DeSantis's action "diminishes African Americans’ ability to elect the representative of their choice,” said Judge Layne Smith.
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Federal EPA: Florida Must Do More To Curb Pollution Killing Manatees
Mass starvation of manatees in the polluted Indian River Lagoon demonstrates “the need for accelerated action by the state of Florida."
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Fla., House Leaders Silent On Black Delegation's Protest; Will Some GOP Lawmakers Support Punishment?
But the T-shirts worn by the Black delegation apparently told it all, as they read, "Stop The Black Attack."
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Mass Starvation Of Manatees Impels Federal Lawsuit Over Fla., Water Pollution
Mass starvation of manatees in Fla., was caused by preventable water pollution, and state government should be forced to clean waterways.
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Is DeSantis “Scared” To State His Stance On An All-Out Abortion Ban?
"Now I will say that Governor Ron DeSantis is scared," said Democratic Rep. Eskamani, regarding DeSantis's indecisive stance.
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‘Stay Woke Go Vote': Florida Black Caucus Launches Campaign To Empower Voters
The Black delegation in the Fla., Legislature and activists are doubling down efforts to empower Floridians to vote in upcoming elections.
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Semantics And Rhetoric: U.S. Sen. Rubio Targets Abortion Access And Transgender Health Care
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is tying anti-transgender rhetoric to efforts to ban abortions, according to new legislation he's filed.
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11th Circuit Frees Florida To Enforce Limits On Voter Registration, Ballot Drop Boxes
A federal appeal court has blocked enforcement of a trial judge's ruling striking down key elements of a voting-restrictions law.
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Florida Companies Are Offering To Pay Travel Expenses For Employees Seeking Abortions
Following threats to abortion access, private businesses across the country have launched efforts to ensure employees have abortion care.
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One Reviewer Finds Possible Critical Race Theory Among Thousands Of Pages Of Math Texts Reviewed -- Report
The Department of Education posted complaints that arose during its review of 132 math texts; there's little to support DeSantis's theories.
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CDC Report: Booster Doses Offer Better Protection Against Omicron Among Nursing Home Residents
Nursing home residents in Florida were protected more against infection with the omicron variant by receiving booster shots.
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Search Begins For Next Fla., Supreme Court Justice: Hot-Button Cases Wait In The Wings
The process has begun to fill the vacancy left on the Florida Supreme Court by the retirement on April 29 of Justice Alan Lawson.
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Charlie Crist Vows To Veto “Any Anti-Choice Legislation,” If Elected As Florida Governor
U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist on Wednesday vowed to protect access to abortion care using veto authority if necessary, during a speech in Tampa.
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Florida's New Abortion Ban May Require Women To Drive Hundreds, Nearly Thousands Of Miles For Abortion
A 15-week abortion ban in Florida takes effect July 1 and the highest court in the nation has signaled its support for overturning the case.