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September 27, 2023

Florida sports betting faces a new challenge

Two parimutuel companies are challenging a multibillion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe.

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September 15, 2023

Over 100,000 new students got Florida school vouchers

A total of 242,929 students have enrolled in 2,098 private schools using vouchers through the state’s expanded programs.

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September 6, 2023

Moms for Liberty co-founder appointed to ethics panel

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics, which reviews conduct by public officers and employees.

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August 24, 2023

Special magistrates could weigh schoolbook disputes

State education officials set the stage Wednesday for special magistrates to hear disputes about issues such as parents’ objections to school library books.

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August 3, 2023

AP Psychology classes ‘effectively banned’ in Florida

The College Board says the state objects to content on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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April 28, 2023

Florida Senate votes to block DEI spending in higher education

Two of Northeast Florida’s senators voted against the bill. Two voted in favor.

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March 30, 2023

Here’s how local lawmakers voted on gun law changes

Democratic legislators from Northeast Florida voted against a bill that allows people to carry guns without licenses. Republicans voted yes.

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March 23, 2023

Massive expansion of school vouchers sent to governor

The Republican-controlled Senate passed the measure Thursday amid warnings from Democrats like Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville.

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March 17, 2023

House passes major school voucher expansion

The bill would make every Florida student eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers — a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner of Palm Coast.

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February 9, 2023

Athletic board drops questions about students’ menstrual cycles

The Florida High School Athletic Association voted to remove questions about athletes’ menstrual history from a form required to participate in athletics.

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