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The bill prohibits state money for any service by an organization that also provides abortions. It will affect half a dozen clinics, including Planned Parenthood facilities that serve the poor under Medicaid and other federal programs.

The expansion of the Right To Try Act will allow dying Florida patients access to non-FDA approved medical marijuana starting July 1.

Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday signed nine bills, including a high-profile measure requiring local law-enforcement agencies to submit "rape kits" to be tested. Until Wednesday, Florida had not required law-enforcement agencies to submit rape kits for testing

Police are continuing the investigation but don't expect foul play to be involved.

The bill, which increases clinic regulations and bans public funding for organizations associated with clinics, will now to Gov. Scott's desk for final approval.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly forecast predicted that this year's Florida orange harvest will be enough to fill an estimated 71 million boxes, an increase of 2 million boxes from February. But, even with the revised forecast, the season remains on pace to be the worst for the citrus industry in five decades.

Being transgender today can be filled with hardships and obstacles. Local resources attempting to alleviate those hardships and create a welcoming space for the transgender community can be found around Alachua County.

The presence of the Zika virus in four counties across the state forced Gov. Scott to declare a public health emergency.

A precautionary boil water advisory was in effect Tuesday for the city of Lawtey in Bradford County.