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Pot ruling affects police searches
In what could be a first-of-its-kind ruling in Florida, an appeals court Tuesday said…
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Pronoun debate could shift to cities, counties
Two years after Republican lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a controversial measure restricting…
Plaintiffs Push Back in Medicaid Eligibility Fight
TALLAHASSEE — Saying that notices sent by the state “border on incomprehensible,” attorneys for…
Judge Weighs Redistricting Arguments
TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge Thursday heard arguments in a battle about…
Justices back DeSantis request for statewide grand jury
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate immigration-related issues such as the smuggling …
Lawmakers eye roof claims, lawsuits, reinsurance
Heading into a special session next week to address the state’s troubled property-insurance market, legislative leaders said late Friday they will focus on issues such as roof-damage claims, …
Judge Orders Information on New Elections bill
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge considering a constitutional challenge to a 2021 state elections law ordered attorneys Monday to quickly file briefs about the potential effects of a bill that the …
Florida lawmakers pass $112.1 billion budget to end session
Florida lawmakers passed a record $112.1 billion budget Monday to end a legislative session dominated by fierce debates about issues such as education, abortion and immigration.
Only three …
State House to Battle Over Education Proposals
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House could be poised to pass two fiercely debated bills that would place restrictions on how issues about race, gender identity and sexual orientation are taught in …
U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Florida Medicaid fight
TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to take up a dispute about how much money Florida’s Medicaid program should be able to recoup after a legal settlement involving a Lee …