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Florida lawmakers will return in mid-May to hammer out a state budget
Legislative leaders say they have a general agreement on a budget. Lawmakers had to approve an extension of the regular ...
Florida leads as state and local governments sign on for Trump's mass deportations
The roster of local police departments and state agencies that have joined President Donald Trump’s drive for mass ...
Questions remain even as state’s Hope Florida Foundation probe ends
Florida state lawmakers ended their investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation, an organization linked to first lady ...
State Reps. Patt Maney, Shane Abbott appointed to Florida House property tax relief committee
State Reps. Patt Maney and Shane Abbott have been selected to a newly formed Select Committee on Property Taxes.
Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state
Florida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the ...
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Florida advocates celebrate defeat of anti-LGBTQ bills in 2025 legislative session
Once again, we’ve done what many thought was impossible: not one anti-LGBTQ bill passed this [60-day] session,” said Equality ...
Is the state withholding Hope Florida records? That’s what top Republican says
It’s obvious they’re being told to obstruct and distract right now,” a key Republican lawmaker said about the state agencies.
Plan to keep golf courses out of Florida state parks is now up to Gov. DeSantis
As to Florida's award-winning 175 state parks system, the "ball," as it were, is now in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hands – be it golf ...
Virginia Tech Softball: Hokies Avoid Run Rule Loss in Game One Against Florida State
No.15 Virginia Tech Hokies (39-9, 17-5 ACC) fell against the top-10 ranked No.9 Florida State Seminoles (43-7, 17-2) in game ...
Florida set to become second state to ban fluoride in municipal drinking water
Lawmakers in Florida approved a bill to prohibit certain additives in drinking water, effectively banning fluoride, and the ...
Why isn’t the state of Florida producing highly ranked quarterback recruits?
Florida produced only three quarterbacks who ranked among the top 100 prospects nationally — and only one five-star.
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Five takeaways from Clemson baseball's 6-5 loss to Florida State in Top 10 series opener
Here's how the Clemson Tigers suffered their fourth straight loss at No. 5 Florida State, and what it means going forward.