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Dog racing is now illegal in 41 states – and the two remaining tracks in Florida will soon have their last live races.
Read More »Track Owners And Animal Shelters Prepare For The End Of Dog Racing In Florida
The Final Blow: Pandemic Shuts The Door Permanently At Florida Dog Track
Sanford Orlando Kennel Club had planned to stay open until June. But now, in two short days, everything would be over.
Read More »Dog Racing Supporters Challenge Constitutionality Of Amendment 13 In Federal Lawsuit
Florida’s greyhound racing industry is asking a federal judge to revoke an amendment voters approved last year banning dog racing in Florida.
Read More »Greyhound Ban Creates Uncertain Future For Greyhound Breeder
Greyhound racing has long been under scrutiny in Florida and, in November, nearly 70 percent of Floridians approved Amendment 13 which puts an end to greyhound racing in the state by the end of 2020.
Read More »Greyhound Adoptions To Rise After Florida Passes Amendment 13
Groups like Greyhound Pets of America are scrambling to find homes for the thousands of greyhounds that will be off racetracks thanks to the passing of Amendment 13.
Read More »Everything You Need To Know About The 2018 Ballot Amendments
The 2018 General Election will feature 12 constitutional amendments, two referendums for Alachua County and two for the city of Gainesville.
Read More »Court Rejects School Proposal, Keeps Dog-Racing Ban On Ballot
Florida voters will get a chance in November to ban commercial greyhound racing but will not vote on a measure that could have led to the expansion of charter schools, the Florida Supreme Court decided in a series of rulings on Friday.
Read More »Supreme Court Weighs Dog Racing Amendment
The Florida Supreme Court will decide if a proposed amendment on dog racing will appear on the ballot in November.
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