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Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attemptFlorida is suing to force the Justice Department to stop blocking the state’s investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Florida says execution over murder in Ocala National Forest shouldn’t be stayed for Parkinson’s symptoms
Read full article: Florida says execution over murder in Ocala National Forest shouldn’t be stayed for Parkinson’s symptomsAttorneys for the state of Florida say the execution of a man with Parkinson’s symptoms should not be delayed.
Florida governor says he ‘never saw’ controversial state parks proposal, claims ‘left-wing group’ leaked info
Read full article: Florida governor says he ‘never saw’ controversial state parks proposal, claims ‘left-wing group’ leaked infoFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has distanced himself from a controversial state-level proposal to make such changes to some state parks as adding golf, pickleball and lodging.
Florida aims to keep children off social media, away from online porn
Read full article: Florida aims to keep children off social media, away from online pornFacing potential First Amendment challenges, Florida has proposed details about how it will carry out a new law aimed at keeping children off social-media platforms and blocking minors from accessing online pornography.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Cabinet OK new emergency facility amid hurricane prep
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Cabinet OK new emergency facility amid hurricane prepFlorida is moving forward with plans to buy and retrofit a massive warehouse in Central Florida as a staging area to respond to hurricanes and other emergencies.
Florida calls for probe of Starbucks over claims of racial discrimination
Read full article: Florida calls for probe of Starbucks over claims of racial discriminationThe complaint — written as a letter to the Florida Commission on Human Relations — discusses apparent “racial quotas” in Starbucks’ hiring practices.
Convicted felon Markeith Loyd appeals death sentence to US Supreme Court
Read full article: Convicted felon Markeith Loyd appeals death sentence to US Supreme CourtA man sentenced to death for killing an Orlando police officer in 2017 has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that a prosecutor misled jurors during sentencing proceedings.
Florida attorney general talks takedown of fake SunPass websites, warns of toll scams
Read full article: Florida attorney general talks takedown of fake SunPass websites, warns of toll scamsFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moody held a news conference Thursday morning in Orlando to warn of toll smishing scams and to announce the takedown of fraudulent SunPass websites.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody jumps into FSU-ACC dispute
Read full article: Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody jumps into FSU-ACC disputeAttorney General Ashley Moody signaled her support for Florida State University’s appeal of a North Carolina judge’s decision to allow a lawsuit filed against the school by the Atlantic Coast Conference to proceed — and is asking her counterparts in six states to join her efforts.
Questions raised in Florida immigration fight
Read full article: Questions raised in Florida immigration fightA federal appeals court is looking at whether Florida could legally challenge Biden administration immigration policies, after a district judge sided with the state in a fight spearheaded by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida voters can decide in November whether to protect abortion rights, legalize recreational marijuana, court says
Read full article: Florida voters can decide in November whether to protect abortion rights, legalize recreational marijuana, court saysFlorida voters can decide in November whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana, court says.
Florida Supreme Court expected to rule on marijuana, abortion ballot issues on Monday
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court expected to rule on marijuana, abortion ballot issues on MondayThe Florida Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on Monday about whether proposed constitutional amendments that seek to ensure abortion rights and allow recreational marijuana will go on the November ballot.
Abortion, pot rulings in Florida Supreme Court likely on Monday
Read full article: Abortion, pot rulings in Florida Supreme Court likely on MondayThe Florida Supreme Court appears poised Monday afternoon to issue rulings about whether proposed constitutional amendments that seek to ensure abortion access and allow recreational marijuana will go on the November ballot.
Florida justices urged to weigh ‘unborn children’ issue
Read full article: Florida justices urged to weigh ‘unborn children’ issueWith the Florida Supreme Court deciding whether an abortion-rights constitutional amendment should go on the November ballot, Attorney General Ashley Moody's office and abortion opponents are urging justices to consider another part of the state Constitution that they say could apply to "unborn children."
‘A stat we want to change:’ Florida officials crack down on drug use during spring break
Read full article: ‘A stat we want to change:’ Florida officials crack down on drug use during spring breakFlorida officials on Tuesday issued a spring break warning in Daytona Beach to help reduce the number of overdoses and crack down on drug use.
Florida court to take up voter fraud fight
Read full article: Florida court to take up voter fraud fightAn appeals court Tuesday will take up a high-profile case about the state’s attempt to prosecute a convicted felon who was among 20 people accused of voter fraud in 2022 by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top Florida officials.
Your Florida Daily: Supreme Court to consider abortion rights ballot wording, statewide tornado drill happens today
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Supreme Court to consider abortion rights ballot wording, statewide tornado drill happens todayState officials want people to take shelter in an enclosed space just as you would during a real tornado warning.
Florida attorney general asks state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off the ballot
Read full article: Florida attorney general asks state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off the ballotThe office of Florida’s attorney general asked the state Supreme Court to keep an abortion-rights measure off November’s ballot.
Abortion initiative hits milestone for getting in front of Florida voters
Read full article: Abortion initiative hits milestone for getting in front of Florida votersA petition initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution has reached the necessary number of verified signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot.
Florida abortion amendment gets enough support for November ballot, Supreme Court arguments next
Read full article: Florida abortion amendment gets enough support for November ballot, Supreme Court arguments nextSupporters of an amendment to enshrine abortion access in the Florida Constitution celebrated Friday as the state reported the campaign got enough valid petition signatures to be on the November ballot.
Arguments on abortion amendment set for February in Florida Supreme Court
Read full article: Arguments on abortion amendment set for February in Florida Supreme CourtWith the measure’s supporters getting close to meeting a petition-signature requirement, the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear arguments Feb. 7 about a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights in the state.
Your Florida Daily: Abortion rights proposal qualifies for 2024 ballot, house explosion sends family to hospital
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Abortion rights proposal qualifies for 2024 ballot, house explosion sends family to hospitalThe proposed amendment would allow abortions to remain legal until the fetus is viable.
‘I know injustice:’ Florida attorney general to investigate College Football Playoffs over FSU snub
Read full article: ‘I know injustice:’ Florida attorney general to investigate College Football Playoffs over FSU snubThe decision to exclude the Florida State Seminoles football team from this year’s College Football Playoffs was met with outrage across the internet and Florida and now the state attorney general is getting involved.
Violence in Middle East could inspire attacks in US, Florida attorney general says
Read full article: Violence in Middle East could inspire attacks in US, Florida attorney general saysFlorida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody is telling people to be on alert and report anything suspicious over fears that fighting in the Middle East could inspire attacks in the U.S.
Florida attorney general seeks to keep abortion access amendment off 2024 ballot
Read full article: Florida attorney general seeks to keep abortion access amendment off 2024 ballotFlorida’s Republican attorney general is asking the state Supreme Court to keep a proposed abortion rights amendment off the ballot.
5K pounds of ‘gas station heroin,’ THC-O products seized and destroyed in Florida
Read full article: 5K pounds of ‘gas station heroin,’ THC-O products seized and destroyed in FloridaNews 6 has learned the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seized approximately 5,000 pounds of raw and packaged tianeptine, or “gas station heroin,” and THC-O products on Oct. 10.
WATCH LIVE: Take 6 looks at Florida’s crackdown on ‘gas station heroin’
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Take 6 looks at Florida’s crackdown on ‘gas station heroin’Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said state inspectors will continue surprise inspection sweeps to end the sale of “gas station heroin” in smoke shops and gas stations across the state.
Volusia hot tub company complaints grow as Florida Attorney General investigates
Read full article: Volusia hot tub company complaints grow as Florida Attorney General investigatesA Volusia County company accused of selling defective hot tubs online is now the subject of more than two dozen consumer complaints submitted to Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, records show.
‘Gas station heroin’ seized from Central Florida businesses, state agents say
Read full article: ‘Gas station heroin’ seized from Central Florida businesses, state agents sayState inspectors seized nearly 2,000 packages of potentially harmful substances allegedly sold in several Florida gas stations.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fight against abortion amendment
Read full article: Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fight against abortion amendmentAttorney General Ashley Moody will try to block a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to ensure abortion rights in Florida, according to a filing Monday at the state Supreme Court.
The former head of a Florida domestic abuse agency has been charged with fraud and grand theft
Read full article: The former head of a Florida domestic abuse agency has been charged with fraud and grand theftThe former head of a Florida nonprofit domestic violence agency is charged with fraud and grand theft.
Here’s how to report price gouging during a state of emergency in Florida
Read full article: Here’s how to report price gouging during a state of emergency in FloridaNow that Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of Idalia’s arrival, the State of Florida’s Price Gouging law has now taken effect.
Florida Supreme Court sets hearing for 15-week abortion ban for September
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court sets hearing for 15-week abortion ban for SeptemberThe Florida Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear arguments Sept. 8 in a case that could play a major role in the future of abortion rights in the state.
DeSantis to send Florida troops, officers to Texas over border control
Read full article: DeSantis to send Florida troops, officers to Texas over border controlGov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said Florida “stands ready” and will send Florida National Guard troops and law-enforcement officers to Texas to help with border control as he nears an expected announcement of a White House bid.
‘I just couldn’t comment to that:’ Florida’s attorney general dodges question about DeSantis public record delays
Read full article: ‘I just couldn’t comment to that:’ Florida’s attorney general dodges question about DeSantis public record delaysThe office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has “consistently sought to safeguard” Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine open meeting and public record laws, according to Moody’s own website.
‘Hero saving a hero:’ Orlando firefighter honored for rescuing deputy from fiery crash
Read full article: ‘Hero saving a hero:’ Orlando firefighter honored for rescuing deputy from fiery crashAttorney General Ashley Moody presented an award to an Orlando firefighter who rescued a Seminole County deputy from a fiery crash in March.
‘Shut it down:’ 2 arrested in $3.5M Florida Medicaid fraud-ring crackdown
Read full article: ‘Shut it down:’ 2 arrested in $3.5M Florida Medicaid fraud-ring crackdownThe ringleader of a Medicaid fraud ring in Florida and his accomplice were arrested Wednesday, according to Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
Florida attorney general accuses Chase Bank of political discrimination
Read full article: Florida attorney general accuses Chase Bank of political discriminationFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 18 other attorneys general in signing a letter to the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Tuesday, accusing the company of political discrimination.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for convicted murderer
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for convicted murdererAccording to Attorney General Ashley Moody, Barwick was found guilty of first-degree murder in November 1986 for the death of Rebecca Wendt earlier that year.
Florida attorney general says abortion precedents ‘clearly erroneous’
Read full article: Florida attorney general says abortion precedents ‘clearly erroneous’As lawmakers consider barring abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject more than three decades of legal precedents that have protected abortion rights in the state.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs death warrant for Flagler County convicted murderer
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs death warrant for Flagler County convicted murdererCourt records show that the man — 56-year-old Louis B. Gaskin — was found guilty of first-degree murder in 1990 after murdering a husband and wife in Flagler County the year prior.
As ‘Sunshine Week’ begins, Florida’s attorney general silent about DeSantis public record delays
Read full article: As ‘Sunshine Week’ begins, Florida’s attorney general silent about DeSantis public record delaysAttorney General Ashley Moody has vowed to “safeguard Florida’s pioneering Government-in-the-Sunshine laws.”
Judge sides with Florida in immigration lawsuit against Biden administration
Read full article: Judge sides with Florida in immigration lawsuit against Biden administrationSiding largely with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody, a federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the Biden administration’s handling of immigrants at the Southwest border violates federal law.
Florida clinics, doctors argue court should block 15-week abortion ban
Read full article: Florida clinics, doctors argue court should block 15-week abortion banPointing to “long-established fundamental rights,” attorneys for abortion clinics and a physician argued in a 67-page brief Monday that the Florida Supreme Court should block a law that prevents abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
‘I want this to continue:’ Crosley Green seeks clemency in murder case after US Supreme Court denies petition
Read full article: ‘I want this to continue:’ Crosley Green seeks clemency in murder case after US Supreme Court denies petitionCrosley Green, the man who spent 32 years in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit, may end up going back to prison after the U.S. Supreme Court denied his petition to hear his case.
Florida officials seek to move forward with law against funding for abortion providers
Read full article: Florida officials seek to move forward with law against funding for abortion providersPointing to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year to overturn Roe v. Wade, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Wednesday asked a federal judge to scrap a 2016 ruling that prevented the state from cutting off public money to abortion providers for health services unrelated to abortion.
DeSantis proposes Digital Bill of Rights to protect Floridians from Big Tech companies
Read full article: DeSantis proposes Digital Bill of Rights to protect Floridians from Big Tech companiesGov. Ron DeSantis announced a “Digital Bill of Rights” proposal Wednesday to protect Floridians from Big Tech companies.
Florida AG Moody dismisses appeal blocking DNA testing for Tommy Zeigler
Read full article: Florida AG Moody dismisses appeal blocking DNA testing for Tommy ZeiglerThe office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Monday voluntarily dismissed an appeal meant to block DNA testing for William “Tommy” Zeigler, a 77-year-old man convicted of killing four people in 1975.
Florida Gov. DeSantis proposes new statewide criminal justice reform
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis proposes new statewide criminal justice reformFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed implementing criminal justice reform efforts statewide Thursday, which include bolstering penalties for drug and sex crimes, easing restrictions on administering the death penalty and preventing the early release of offenders.
Florida joins Texas-led immigration lawsuit against Biden administration
Read full article: Florida joins Texas-led immigration lawsuit against Biden administrationFlorida is now one of 20 states suing federal immigration agencies and officials over the Department of Homeland Security’s newly-proposed parole processes for Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants.
Florida court to weigh transportation mask mandate
Read full article: Florida court to weigh transportation mask mandateAn appeals court next week will take up a Biden administration challenge to a ruling by a Florida federal judge that blocked requirements that airplane passengers and other travelers wore masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orlando pet store must pay for sick, dying puppies, Florida attorney general says
Read full article: Orlando pet store must pay for sick, dying puppies, Florida attorney general saysAn Orange County pet store has been ordered to pay $85,000 to consumers after the Florida attorney general’s office said customers were deceived and sold sick or dying puppies.
Florida targets ruling on workplace training law
Read full article: Florida targets ruling on workplace training lawDisputing that the measure violates the First Amendment, the state this week urged a federal appeals court to toss out an injunction against a new law that placed restrictions on discriminatory workplace training.
Florida Attorney General Moody wins reelection against Aramis Ayala
Read full article: Florida Attorney General Moody wins reelection against Aramis AyalaFlorida’s attorney general is not just the state’s top prosecutor. The holder of the job also pledges to protect the interests of Floridians, whether that’s going after consumer fraud or price gouging, or taking part in national lawsuits against groups that take advantage of residents.
Results 2022: Meet the candidates for Florida House District 45
Read full article: Results 2022: Meet the candidates for Florida House District 45The growth of west Orange County led to the redrawing of a district in the Florida Legislature, and how voters decide on the race for its seat could be an interesting political indicator in the years to come.
Osceola County sheriff assesses flood damage in Good Samaritan Village in Kissimmee
Read full article: Osceola County sheriff assesses flood damage in Good Samaritan Village in KissimmeeOsceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and Attorney General Ashley Moody will be visiting Good Samaritan Village in Kissimmee to assess flood damage in the area caused by Hurricane Ian.
Florida activates price gouging hotline ahead of potential storm impacts
Read full article: Florida activates price gouging hotline ahead of potential storm impactsAs Florida braces for any potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9, the attorney general's office is taking steps to protect consumers from price gouging.
Florida appeals Stop WOKE Act workplace training decision
Read full article: Florida appeals Stop WOKE Act workplace training decisionGov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are appealing a federal judge’s ruling that blocked part of a new state law that placed restrictions on how race-related issues can be addressed in workplace training — a law DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
Florida joins FTC crack down on rental-listing platform duping consumers
Read full article: Florida joins FTC crack down on rental-listing platform duping consumersSix states, and the Federal Trade Commission, are suing a rental listing platform accused of paying for fake positive reviews for people looking for affordable housing.
Your Florida Daily: The video camera was disguised as a fire alarm
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: The video camera was disguised as a fire alarmA tourist is charged with hiding a video camera inside a beach park restroom, a Florida couple allegedly stole $8,000 from a senior under their care and Universal Orlando is in a legal battle with a Georgia-based theme park company over a plot of land.
Non-prosecution of low-level offenses dropped in Tampa following state attorney’s suspension, replacement
Read full article: Non-prosecution of low-level offenses dropped in Tampa following state attorney’s suspension, replacementIn a story published Aug. 21, 2022, The Associated Press reported on how the successor to suspended state attorney Andrew Warren in Tampa has dropped her predecessor’s practice of not prosecuting many misdemeanors.
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces 20 charged with election fraud
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis announces 20 charged with election fraudGov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday at least 20 people across Florida were charged with voter fraud after an investigation conducted by the newly created Office of Election Crimes and Security.
Florida leader urges court to uphold ruling that blocks mask requirement on planes
Read full article: Florida leader urges court to uphold ruling that blocks mask requirement on planesState Attorney General Ashley Moody and other Republican politicians from across the country urged an appeals court this week to uphold a Florida federal judge’s ruling that blocked a mask requirement on airplanes and in other transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results 2022: Meet the 3 Democrats running for Florida attorney general
Read full article: Results 2022: Meet the 3 Democrats running for Florida attorney generalIncumbent Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody faces no Republican challengers for the Aug. 23 Florida primary, but three Democrats are vying to challenge her in the November general election.
DeSantis suspends elected prosecutor over new abortion law
Read full article: DeSantis suspends elected prosecutor over new abortion lawFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended the elected state prosecutor of Tampa for pledging not to enforce the state’s new 15-week abortion ban and for supporting gender transition treatments for minors.
‘Grim reaper’ 1 of 3 Democrats running for Florida attorney general
Read full article: ‘Grim reaper’ 1 of 3 Democrats running for Florida attorney generalA criminal defense attorney and social activist who made headlines as the "Florida grim reaper" is vying for the seat of Florida's attorney general.
Looking for a summer job? Don’t fall for employment schemes
Read full article: Looking for a summer job? Don’t fall for employment schemesStudents are being alerted of summer employment scams as con artists are using summer jobs online, according to a news release from the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
Florida attorney general urges President Biden to classify fentanyl as WMD
Read full article: Florida attorney general urges President Biden to classify fentanyl as WMDIn response to a growing trend of fentanyl-related overdoses, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody called upon President Biden Monday to classify fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction.
Man, woman arrested on human trafficking charges in Florida, officials say
Read full article: Man, woman arrested on human trafficking charges in Florida, officials sayA man and woman were arrested on charges of human trafficking and the use of a child in sexual performance, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Home health aide arrested after withholding services from disabled adult
Read full article: Home health aide arrested after withholding services from disabled adultA home health aide employee was arrested on Tuesday after lying about spending time with a disabled Medicaid recipient, according to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Florida fires back in race-related instruction fight
Read full article: Florida fires back in race-related instruction fightLawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are fighting an attempt to block a state law and regulations that limit the way race-related issues can be taught in public schools and in workplace training.
Walgreens, Florida settle opioid costs lawsuit for $683M
Read full article: Walgreens, Florida settle opioid costs lawsuit for $683MThe Walgreens pharmacy chain has reached a $683 million settlement with the state of Florida in a lawsuit accusing the company of improperly dispensing millions of painkillers that contributed to the opioid crisis.