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Floridians Protecting Freedom contends a statement that will appear on the ballot with Amendment 4 is inaccurate and political.…
July 23, 2024
Here are the new rules on kids and social media
The state has published details about how it will carry out a new law aimed at keeping young children off…
July 17, 2024
Abortion rights supporters allege ‘dirty trick’ on ballot
Supporters of Amendment 4 say a statement on the ballot will mislead voters about the proposed constitutional amendment.…
July 15, 2024
FAMU President Larry Robinson is stepping down
After taking a yearlong sabbatical, Robinson plans to return to serving as a professor in FAMU’s School of the Environment…
July 9, 2024
Florida regulators look to add nuclear power
Nuclear plants generate about 13% of Florida’s electricity, but the state hasn’t had new plants since the 1970s and 1980s.…
June 21, 2024
Justices say peaceful protests are OK under riot law
Siding with the state and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Supreme Court rejected arguments that the law is ambiguous.…
June 20, 2024
Citizens Insurance seeks 14% rate hike in 2025
Although Florida’s property insurance market is improving, Citizens still hopes to reduce its number of policies.…
June 6, 2024
Florida justices consider UF’s COVID shutdown
A University of Florida graduate student wants a refund for services that were not provided during a COVID-19 campus shutdown…
June 4, 2024
Nemours lawsuit continues in fight over duPont money
An appeals court cleared the way for a lawsuit from Alfred I. duPont’s native state, Delaware.…
May 31, 2024
Florida’s property insurance market seems to be improving
The AM Best financial-rating agency says Florida’s property insurance market is showing signs of improvement — but that time will…
May 24, 2024
Florida begins to repeal renewable energy goals
A proposal from the state says the goals are “no longer necessary” as Florida deemphasizes greenhouse gas emissions in state…
May 22, 2024
Florida utilities grapple with unpredictable storms
The increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive.…
May 20, 2024
Jacksonville’s strip club law set for court hearing
A federal appeals court will consider whether it’s constitutional to bar dancers under age 21 in adult establishments.…
May 17, 2024
Federal judge tosses part of Florida’s elections law
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker blocked part of a 2023 law that restricts voter registration groups.…
May 14, 2024
Heat risks increase for workers in the South, study says
After Florida lawmakers this year barred local heat protections for workers, a new study concludes that excessive heat puts their…
May 8, 2024
Florida challenges feds on gender-affirming care
Florida says a federal health care rule clashes with the state’s efforts to restrict treatments for transgender people.…
May 2, 2024
State defends North Florida congressional map
Attorneys say a previous plan, creating a majority Black district, was illegally based on race.…
April 25, 2024
Groups seek new review of North Florida redistricting
Voting rights groups say a plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis was racially motivated.…
April 11, 2024
Questions raised in Florida immigration fight
A federal appeals court is looking at whether Florida can legally challenge Biden administration immigration policies.…
April 10, 2024
Judge refuses to halt FSU’s lawsuit against ACC
Florida State University contends it would owe $500 million in penalties to exit the Atlantic Coast Conference.…
April 9, 2024
Abortion ballot issue might not end legal fights
Three Supreme Court justices warned about legal fights if the abortion rights amendment passes in Florida.…
April 4, 2024
Six issues headed to the November ballot
Floridians will consider six proposed constitutional amendments including abortion rights, recreational marijuana and partisan school board elections.…
April 1, 2024
Voters will decide whether to guarantee abortion rights
The Florida Supreme Court approved an abortion rights amendment for the ballot, but the court also allowed a six-week abortion…
March 29, 2024
Supreme Court decisions likely Monday on abortion and pot
The Florida Supreme Court is considering whether constitutional amendments on abortion rights and recreational marijuana should appear on the ballot.…