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The hearing likely to vent all the fury of COVID politics in Florida is set; Democrat Cruz described Ladapo as "destructive" and divisive."
Florida lawmakers are in a battle over the monetary worth of local school board members.
A judge compared U. of Fla. to the Chinese Communist Party in its attempted silencing of professors, also noting First Amendment violations.
The complaint filed notes the jail is illegally destroying video footage that could substantiate reports of abuse of migrants there.
Florida Democrats and voting-rights organizations mounted strong opposition recently to newly drafted legislative district boundaries.
Florida's number is higher than only California and Texas, according to data from the federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida House Democrats are pushing for stricter COVID-19 protocols to prevent outbreaks during the 2022 legislative session.
DeSantis hinted Friday he hasn't gotten a COVID booster shot. The report indicates Florida ranks 38th out of the 50 states.
The U.S. Department of Education approved Florida's plan outlining how the state will use COVID-19 relief funds to help schools recover.
DeSantis came as close as he has to date to acknowledging he has not taken a COVID booster shot, after Trump hinted DeSantis was "gutless."
The Florida Senate ignored DeSantis Wednesday in finalizing its proposed redistricting plan for congressional and state Senate districts.
A key plank in Gov. Ron DeSantis pro-cop, election-year agenda sailed through its first committee test in the Florida House Tuesday.
With the second week of the 2022 legislative session under way, state lawmakers have been meeting in person without any safety measures.
DeSantis's actions "under-cut the legs of our local government," said Jabari Hosey, a Brevard parent who heads "Families for Safe Schools."
Florida health officials announced additional state-supported monoclonal antibody treatment centers opening to fight COVID-19 surges.
Voting-rights organizations have been sounding alarms about redrawn legislative and Congressional district maps by the Florida Senate.
Florida's medical marijuana program continues to grow as more patients seek approval for marijuana cards.
It centers on the Florida Wildlife Federation and its allies in a lawsuit to protect a constitutionally mandated land-acquisition program.
The Fla., National Organization for Women said they'll be pushing a “forceful statewide campaign to protect reproductive health and rights."
In Florida's public school system, school personnel can use handcuffs, zip-ties, straightjackets or other devices on students who act out.