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Tuesday is Florida’s primary election day. Voters will decide which candidates advance to November in races for governor, Congress and more. Many nonpartisan local contests are also open to all voters.
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In an administrative challenge, Nightlock claims the state Department of Education developed rules to undermine a new law authorizing schools to install secondary locks for use in emergencies.
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Florida's First Amendment battle over drag shows isn't over — but the state can now enforce its controversial 2023 law. Here's what to know.
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A Leon County judge has ruled Florida must rewrite the ballot language before voters see it in November, saying they're "entitled to a fair, clear, accurate and non-misleading ballot statement."
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Florida's first post-Surfside collapse condo inspection report found dozens of unsafe or uninhabitable buildings. But reporting problems and disputes over some findings are complicating things.
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A courtroom fight over a ballot proposal that would lower property taxes isn't about the policy itself — it's about what voters will read on their ballots.
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A Leon County judge has rejected Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge to James Fishback's eligibility for governor, allowing Fishback to remain on the GOP primary ballot.
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The Escambia County School Board deposed student plaintiffs in a book ban lawsuit, including a 7-year-old who wanted access to a picture book. Now, board members are asking the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to let them avoid getting deposed themselves, arguing "legislative privilege" shields them from questioning.
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Can James Fishback stay in Florida's race for governor? A judge is weighing whether the Republican candidate meets the state's seven-year residency requirement after Lt. Gov. Jay Collins challenged his eligibility.
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Artificial intelligence is changing politics. Just look at the Florida governor's race. From political spending to data center debates, here's how AI is shaping this election season.