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Supreme Court urged to reject Florida teach law
Arguing the law is “entirely incompatible with the First Amendment,” two industry groups Thursday urged the U.S.
Bill Cotterell: Swapping free speech for right-wing votes
As a graduate of Harvard Law School, Gov. Ron DeSantis is presumed to have more than a passing grasp of the Bill of Rights, particularly the First Amendment.
Personal pronouns targeted in the workplace
In what could fuel a new round of legislative battles about gender identity, a House Republican on Tuesday filed a bill that would place restrictions on government agencies in the use of personal p
Storm season ends, but recovery takes time
For a second consecutive hurricane season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm.
Testing, recess changes eyed in school deregulation
A slate of bills aimed at reducing regulations on public schools began moving forward Wednesday, as a key Florida Senate panel signed off on changes such as eliminating testing requirements for ear
Medicaid enrollment continues to drop
Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program has dropped by more than 670,000 people after the end of a federal public-health emergency, as a potential class-action lawsuit continues about the state’s
Lawmakers eye allowing spouses in veterans homes
A Florida Senate panel on Tuesday backed a proposal that would allow veterans' spouses to qualify to live in state-run long-term care facilities for veterans.
FPL customers to see lower storm costs
After Florida Power & Light said the tab for restoring electricity after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole was lower than expected, state regulators Thursday approved a proposal that will redu
State
FHSAA considers compensation for student athletes
The governing body that oversees high-school athletics in Florida could soon approve a proposal that would lead to high-school athletes getting paid through business agreements such as endorsement
Record Memorial Day travel expected, pot amendment and 1.2M insurance policies
A record number of travelers are expected to hit Florida roads and crowd airports during the Memorial Day holiday period.
New ACLU leader points to ‘urgency of now’
Saying the country is at a “deeply, deeply disturbing” juncture, Bacardi Jackson — a veteran litigator whose civil-rights advocacy is literally in her genes — is taking the mantle as executive dire