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January 24, 2024

DeSantis is back in Florida, and lawmakers wonder: What next?

Florida Democrats are openly pondering how much influence the governor may exert on the GOP-led Legislature this year.…

By Lynn Hatter - WFSU

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December 22, 2023

FSU starts the ball rolling on its ACC departure

The university is moving to split with the conference, but first it has to navigate a series of legal hurdles…

By Lynn Hatter - WFSU

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May 4, 2023

Legislature expands parental rights law; preferred pronouns not allowed

The bill restricts how sex education is taught in state schools and limits pronoun use to the ones that align…

By Lynn Hatter - WFSU

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December 5, 2022

DeSantis’ office confirms a plan is brewing to shield local taxpayers from Disney fight fallout

Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration says he doesn’t make “U-Turns.” The administration released a statement Friday after the Financial Times reported…

By Lynn Hatter - WFSU