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Florida State University students wait for news amid an active shooter incident at the school’s campus April 17, 2025, in Tallahassee. | Kate Payne, AP

Florida expands armed guardian program to colleges and universities

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the armed guardian bill Friday, saying it would make colleges and universities safer.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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Florida teachers union sues state, alleging school vouchers are unconstitutional

The lawsuit says vouchers create a disparity between traditional public schools and private schools.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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Breaking down the changes in Florida’s new congressional districts

A voting rights group has sued over new congressional districts, but here’s how the map looks for now.…

By Gray Rohrer - News Service of Florida and Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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People carry signs that read, in Spanish, "Justice for Immigrants" and "We are humans." Hundreds gathered to protest peacefully against Florida Senate Bill 1718, which imposed restrictions on undocumented immigrants, June 1, 2023, in Immokalee. | Rebecca Blackwell, AP

Florida may bar undocumented immigrants from colleges

The Florida Department of Education could require all state colleges to ensure students are in the U.S. legally.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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A bill signed by the governor restores ADAP eligibility to more than 11,000 people until the Florida Legislature passes a budget.

Florida’s AIDS drug program gets stopgap funding

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to mitigate cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. | Alex Brandon, AP

Florida sheriffs criticize mass federal deportations

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he did not endorse the position taken by the State Immigration Enforcement Council.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida