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Fanny pack search ruled unconstitutional
A state appeals court said Thursday that Orange County sheriff’s deputies making an arrest needed a warrant before searching a fanny pack that contained a gun.
Biden approves disaster declaration
President Joe Biden on Thursday approved a federal disaster declaration to help state and local recovery efforts after the Category 3 Hurricane Idalia slammed into North Florida’s Big Bend region a
Storms pose no immediate threat to State
While warm waters churn in the Atlantic Ocean as the hurricane season has entered what traditionally is its most-active period, five storm systems do not appear to pose an immediate threat to Flori
Court to hear 'Stop WOKE' business fight
A federal appeals court this week will hear arguments in a fight about a 2022 Florida law that placed restrictions on how race-related issues can be addressed in workplace training — part of what G
Legislative lobbying nears $48M
Lobbying firms collected nearly $48 million for their legislative work from April 1 through June 30, according to a newly posted estimate.
New college group alleges law 'censors' courses
TALLAHASSEE — Alleging that numerous courses and topics will be prohibited or “severely curtailed” by a new state law, a group that opposes Gov.
Feds back blocking parts of Florida tech law
TALLAHASSEE — Arguing that parts of the law violate the First Amendment, the Biden administration Monday urged the U.S.
Ruling eyed in guns, pot case
With an appeals court slated to hear arguments in October, a Florida lawsuit challenging a federal prohibition on medical-marijuana patients buying and possessing guns might have received support t
State
Snake release looks to restore ecosystem
In a quiet preserve along the eastern bank of the Apalachicola River, 41 eastern indigo snakes were released Tuesday into gopher tortoise burrows.
State of Florida issues abortion rules
With a law now in effect preventing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, Florida health-care regulators Thursday released emergency rules related to treating medical conditions that pose dangers
Home-hardening funding sent to DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis has received a proposal that would pump another $200 million into a home-hardening grant program designed to help reduce property-insurance costs.