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Florida Senate Passes Anti-Drag Show Bill

Florida Senate Democrats made their case in opposition to Sen. Clay Yarborough’s Protection of Children (SB 1438) bill, arguing that…

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Florida Lawmakers Pursue Death Penalty in Child Rapes

TALLAHASSEE — In a move that likely would spur a constitutional fight, Florida lawmakers appear ready to pass a proposal…

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DeSantis Hits Speed Bump in Transgender Medicaid Legal Fight

TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge has rejected a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to shield a top health official…

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Florida Senators Target History Confederate Monument Removals

TALLAHASSEE --- Supporters of Confederate monuments or statues, and other historical markers could sue over removal or destruction of the…

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DeSantis's Elections Changes Backed in Florida Senate

TALLAHASSEE — Midway through the 2023 legislative session, Republican lawmakers Tuesday began advancing Gov. Ron DeSantis's sweeping elections package that…

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The Florida Bill That Could Help Sink DeSantis's 2024 Chances

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could be on the verge of causing himself a historic and irreparable self-inflicted political wound if…

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Senators Seek to Prevent Confederacy era Monument Removal

TALLAHASSEE --- Local governments would be blocked from removing historic monuments from public locations and could face lawsuits, under a…

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Lawmakers Seek to Curb China Land Purchases

The bill (SB 264), which passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, also would prevent Florida government agencies from entering…

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Senate Panel Targets Treatments for Transgender Kids

TALLAHASSEE — Judges could consider parents’ objections to medical treatments such as puberty blockers when modifying or deciding custody agreements…

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DeSantis's Florida Legislature Looks to Scrap Rick Scott's Gun Buying Restriction

TALLAHASSEE — With backing from Speaker Paul Renner, a House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lower the…

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Florida Lawmaker Files the 'Gold Standard' of Anti-Illegal Immigration Bills

After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Jacksonville to address the “Biden Border Crisis” that has affected…

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State of the State: Images

TALLAHASSEE—The annual State of the State address is over, but the memories, both good and bad remain. Florida Democrats showed…

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Democratic Lawmakers Ignored Praise for First Lady DeSantis, Law Enforcement

TALLAHASSEE— The stark division and animosity that exists between Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the Florida Legislature, was in full…

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DeSantis Does 'Not Support' Forcing Bloggers to Register With State

TALLAHASSEE—No sooner than Sen. Jason Brodeur introduced his legislative measure requiring compensated “bloggers” to register with the State of Florida,…

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Stan McClain's Senate Run Endorsed by Rep. Tom Leek

State Rep, Stan McClain (R-FL) of Central Florida is running for State Senate and has recently announced an endorsement from…

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Florida Legislature Looks to Safeguard Children From Sex-Reassignment Procedures

The pro-Transgender sex reassignment lobby, including former Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D), have come out in force to express their…

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Big Brother in Florida is Looking to Watch Over Media Outlets, 'Bloggers'

State Senator Jason Brodeur (R) has introduced a bill requiring compensated bloggers who write about the Florida government to register…

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Grassroots Republicans Poised to Oppose Changes to Florida's 'Resign to Run' Legislative Measure

The “Resign to Run” measure signed into law in 2018 by then-Florida Governor Rick Scott appears to be on the…

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