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September 29, 2023

Sports betting in Florida still paused despite court ruling

As legal challenges grind through state and federal courts, gamblers in Florida shouldn’t plan on placing sports bets from their phones anytime soon.

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August 2, 2023

Florida prisons grapple with ‘oppressive’ heat

Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island says conditions are brutal inside prisons without air conditioning.

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June 26, 2023

Judge blocks ‘drag show’ law sponsored by Jacksonville lawmaker

A Hamburger Mary’s restaurant filed a legal challenge over the law, which was sponsored by Republican Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville.

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April 12, 2023

Senate passes drag show bill; it could derail pride parades, critics say

The measure from Republican Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville blocks venues from admitting children to “adult live performances.”

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March 24, 2023

Northeast Florida families challenge transgender rules

Families from Duval and St. Johns counties are among four challenging new rules that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment to children.

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