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State Sen. Randy Fine of Melbourne has filed two bills related to immigration for the regular legislative session in March. He said he hopes they are taken up during the special session.

Rep. Randy Fine doubles down on anti-Muslim comments

As Fine continues to push the issue, Central Florida leaders are calling out religious hate.…

By Joe Mario Pedersen - Central Florida Public Media

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Planned Parenthood on University Boulevard, in east Orlando.

Florida’s Planned Parenthood chapters merge

The state’s two chapters merged as the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens clinics across the country.…

By Joe Mario Pedersen - Central Florida Public Media

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September 1, 2023

Warm coastal waters may fuel flesh-eating bacteria

Thirty-one cases of humans contracting flesh-eating bacteria have been recorded in Florida’s coastal waters this year.…

By Joe Mario Pedersen - Central Florida Public Media