News Service of Florida

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Prison time could be deferred for pregnant women in Florida

TALLAHASSEE — A measure that moved forward Tuesday in the House would allow pregnant women convicted of felonies to seek to delay going to prison for up to three months after giving birth — a move that one  supporter said will “save babies.” The House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee voted 14-1 …

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DeSantis asks universities for transgender care information

TALLAHASSEE — Continuing to target treatment for transgender people, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is requiring state universities to provide information from the past five years about services they have provided to people with gender dysphoria, according to documents released Wednesday. Chris Spencer, director of the governor’s Office of Planning and …

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