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Gov. DeSantis signs 6 more Florida laws. Here’s the full lineup
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs 6 more Florida laws. Here’s the full lineupThis week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed another batch of new bills, adding to the dozens of other state laws that have already been approved this year.
Duke Energy approves a refund for customers. Here’s how much you’ll save
Read full article: Duke Energy approves a refund for customers. Here’s how much you’ll saveDuke Energy customers will get a refund on their bills after the utility collected more than needed for storm restoration costs. The state approved a $90.5 million refund. It means each residential customer will get around $5.62 a month back.
3 lawsuits now filed to block new Florida congressional map after redistricting
Read full article: 3 lawsuits now filed to block new Florida congressional map after redistrictingFlorida is now facing three lawsuits over its congressional redistricting map, with all of them claiming the new map violates Florida's Fair Districts Amendment.
Lawsuit filed to block new Florida congressional map after redistricting
Read full article: Lawsuit filed to block new Florida congressional map after redistrictingFlorida’s new congressional map is now official. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on X.com that he signed the redistricting bill lawmakers passed last week with a simple post showing the map, with the words “Signed, Sealed, and Delivered.” A few hours later, the first lawsuit was announced.
Here’s when these invasive termites may put all of Florida at risk, experts warn
Read full article: Here’s when these invasive termites may put all of Florida at risk, experts warnA recent study shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.
Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh
Read full article: Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from BangladeshA Florida sheriff says a body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh.
Florida governor accelerates I-95 interchange upgrade in Ormond Beach
Read full article: Florida governor accelerates I-95 interchange upgrade in Ormond BeachFlorida’s governor visited Volusia County on Thursday to announce a major upgrade to a long-awaited interchange project — and revealed construction will begin years ahead of schedule.
Florida Legislature OKs new redistricting map ahead of November election
Read full article: Florida Legislature OKs new redistricting map ahead of November electionThe Florida House and Senate passed a bill to redraw congressional district lines on Wednesday, with potentially big implications for the November election.
‘Stay tuned!’ Florida governor candidate considers returning to Waffle House despite ban
Read full article: ‘Stay tuned!’ Florida governor candidate considers returning to Waffle House despite banOver a month after a Florida gubernatorial candidate announced that he was banned from every Waffle House in the state, he is now considering making a return.
Florida House again rejects DeSantis’ AI, vaccine measures
Read full article: Florida House again rejects DeSantis’ AI, vaccine measuresTwo key priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis that failed to advance in the regular legislative session were discarded as the House opened a special session on Tuesday. House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, said the House remains “fairly clear on our position” against the proposals to expand vaccine exemptions for public K-12 students and to protect consumers’ interactions with artificial intelligence.
Florida lawmakers take up DeSantis’ Congressional map in redistricting special session
Read full article: Florida lawmakers take up DeSantis’ Congressional map in redistricting special sessionFlorida lawmakers are back at work in Tallahassee to pass a map favored by Gov. Ron DeSantis to redraw Florida’s Congressional districts. The session was also supposed to address DeSantis’ AI Bill of Rights and an expansion on vaccine exemptions, but House Speaker Daniel Perez said no bills were filed on those issues.
DeSantis unveils his Congressional redistricting map for Florida ahead of special session
Read full article: DeSantis unveils his Congressional redistricting map for Florida ahead of special sessionGov. Ron DeSantis’ office submitted a new congressional map to the Legislature on Monday that would drastically alter several U.S. House districts in Central and South Florida. The new map, if approved by lawmakers in a special session that starts Tuesday, could flip a handful of districts from Democrats to Republicans, helping the GOP retain control of the U.S. House in November.
Florida lawmakers set May special session to settle state budget
Read full article: Florida lawmakers set May special session to settle state budgetMore than one month after ending the regular session without passing a budget, legislative leaders said Thursday they have a deal on top-line spending levels and plans for a May special session to pass the bill that funds the Florida government.
Florida’s probe into OpenAI and the FSU shooting is now a criminal investigation, Uthmeier says
Read full article: Florida’s probe into OpenAI and the FSU shooting is now a criminal investigation, Uthmeier saysFlorida’s inquiry into OpenAI’s involvement in the mass shooting at Florida State University last year is now a criminal investigation, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday.
Appeals court keeps 'Alligator Alcatraz' open, rejecting need for federal environmental review
Read full article: Appeals court keeps 'Alligator Alcatraz' open, rejecting need for federal environmental reviewAn appeals court has decided that an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” will remain open.
Florida executes man convicted of 1990 Palm Bay murder
Read full article: Florida executes man convicted of 1990 Palm Bay murderChadwick Willacy was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in Starke for the 1990 murder of his Palm Bay neighbor who found him burglarizing her home.
Florida communism classes will get new update later this year
Read full article: Florida communism classes will get new update later this yearThe new "History of Communism" class coming to Florida schools later this year will now also discuss Nicolas Maduro, among many other topics, a state memo reveals.
New Florida SNAP rules take effect. Here’s what you can no longer buy
Read full article: New Florida SNAP rules take effect. Here’s what you can no longer buyThe new crackdown comes thanks to a new pilot program, which allows states to block the purchases of certain goods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
REPORT: Florida’s best city for rent is still among the worst in America
Read full article: REPORT: Florida’s best city for rent is still among the worst in AmericaA new report has ranked metros across the nation on rent affordability. But despite being the best in the state, one Florida city still lags behind much of the country.
High prices? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says gas tax cuts are a no-go
Read full article: High prices? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says gas tax cuts are a no-goAnyone who’s stopped by a gas station over the past month has likely noticed skyrocketing prices at the pump. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has no plans to suspend the gas tax.
DeSantis considers delay in Florida special session on redistricting US House seats
Read full article: DeSantis considers delay in Florida special session on redistricting US House seatsGov. Ron DeSantis could push back the special session on congressional redistricting, he said Tuesday. DeSantis originally called the session to produce new maps for the U.S. House in an unusual mid-decade redistricting in January and it’s scheduled to start Monday.
Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery
Read full article: Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgeryA grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing a patient’s liver, instead of his spleen, during a 2024 surgery.
Florida reveals new course launching in high schools next year
Read full article: Florida reveals new course launching in high schools next yearWith the current school year soon coming to an end, the Florida Department of Education has revealed a new course that will soon launch in schools across the state.
John Morgan promises $100K for anyone who can name his new Florida political party
Read full article: John Morgan promises $100K for anyone who can name his new Florida political partyOrlando attorney John Morgan took to social media to announce a contest: a $100,000 prize for whomever can name his new third party here in Florida.
Amber Alert alert canceled after missing teen out of North Florida found safe
Read full article: Amber Alert alert canceled after missing teen out of North Florida found safeAdriana Hernandez is described as a white Hispanic female, standing 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.