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Fresh Take Florida is a news service producing top-caliber investigative and political content. Hard-hitting coverage generally focuses on Florida’s state government, including the Legislature, or other issues of statewide, regional or national interest. Stories are also distributed to Florida’s largest news organizations and more broadly under distribution agreements with The Associated Press, CNN, the Florida Public Radio Network, Gatehouse/Gannett, Tribune Media Company, McClatchy Co. and TEGNA.

Major Voting Rights Trial Opens In Florida To Eerily Empty Courtroom

April 27, 2020 Fresh Take Florida Comments Off on Major Voting Rights Trial Opens In Florida To Eerily Empty Courtroom

The trial opened in the dispute over Florida’s law requiring former felons to pay all fines and fees before they can register to vote.

Staff Sergeant To Be Indicted In $30,000 Air Force Thefts

April 27, 2020 Fresh Take Florida, Law and public safety Comments Off on Staff Sergeant To Be Indicted In $30,000 Air Force Thefts

The Air Force was preparing to indict Staff Sgt. Dairian D. James of Panama City last month on criminal charges of stealing more than $30,000 worth of government property from Tyndall Air Force Base east of Panama City but the legal proceedings were delayed due to the pandemic. James’ indictment could be delayed weeks longer.

Floridians Allowed Felons To Vote But Adoptions May Not Come Easy

April 21, 2020 Fresh Take Florida Comments Off on Floridians Allowed Felons To Vote But Adoptions May Not Come Easy

If former felons can cast a ballot, should they be allowed to foster or adopt a child?

E-Verify Opponents And Supporters Wait As DeSantis Begins To Sign Bills

April 20, 2020 Fresh Take Florida Comments Off on E-Verify Opponents And Supporters Wait As DeSantis Begins To Sign Bills

If DeSantis signs the bill, as he is expected to do, all public employers, contractors and subcontractors must register with the E-Verify system to hire new employees beginning Jan. 1. Private employers have the option of using E-Verify or the documents required for an I-9 form, but they must keep copies of those documents at least three years.