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Congressional candidate Judson Sapp distributed more than 1,000 Gator Bait signs across the district.
Read More »In Race For Congress, Florida’s ‘Gator Bait’ Cheer And Its Links To Racism Become An Issue
Why There’s Little Sunshine On Many Economic Development Deals In Florida — And Beyond
State laws, including in Florida and neighboring states, are a patchwork of regulations that tend to land on the side of corporate secrecy, more often than not.
Read More »Florida Governor Signs Controversial Abortion Law
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill Tuesday requiring underage girls to obtain consent from a parent before they can have an abortion, lauded as one of his legislative goals during the election year.
Read More »Florida Smashes Coronavirus Case Record: Nearly 9,000 Positive Cases on Thursday
Florida suspends consumption of alcohol at bars as the state's daily coronavirus count reaches nearly 9,000 — smashing the earlier record set on Wednesday of 5,000.
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Affirms Governor’s Emergency Powers During Pandemic
Florida’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday against a former used-car salesman and restaurant employee who challenged the authority of Gov. Ron DeSantis to issue virus-related shutdown orders.
Read More »State Defends ICU Capability, Reporting Changes
Controversy over coronavirus tracking metrics erupts in Florida.
Read More »‘Personal Responsibility’ Key To Florida Universities’ Reopening Plans
Florida universities have been working on plans to reopen campuses after the coronavirus pandemic emptied out campuses in March.
Read More »Orlando Protest Movement Marches Forward; City Dodges Destruction Seen Elsewhere
The May-June mass demonstrations in Central Florida were the largest in decades.
Read More »Stranded UF International Students Face Financial Barriers and Uncertainty
International students stuck in Florida during the pandemic face uncertainty and financial barriers to continuing their education.
Read More »New Florida Law To Bring More Electric Charging Stations To State Highways
As early as 2021, Floridians will see a surge of charging stations along state highways for electric cars.
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