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Plaintiffs allege “inhumane manipulation” in Florida’s migrant flights case

Attorneys argue that a class-action lawsuit should move forward against Gov. Ron DeSantis over migrant flights in 2022.
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Anna Eskamani will run for Orlando mayor

Anna Eskamani will seek to replace Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who, when re-elected to a sixth term in November 2023.
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A Florida bill seeks $17 million from Clearwater for a South African tourist hit by an SUV

Max Giannikos filed a lawsuit against Clearwater and alleged negligence in the maintenance of the pedestrian cross signals.
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An appeals court rules in favor of a “Never Trump” activist in Michael Flynn’s defamation lawsuit

He referred to Michael Flynn in a 2022 tweet as "Putin employee Mike Flynn" and in 2023 retweeted "FYI, Mike Flynn is Q."
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Florida considers a possible bear hunt

Opponents argue that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions. They called for continuing to use non-lethal options.
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The Chief Justice criticizes Florida’s ‘black box’ PSC

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz sharply criticized utility regulators for not adequately justifying decisions.
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Florida’s 2024 COVID-19 deaths approach 5,800

The largest number of deaths, 512, has been reported in Miami-Dade County, followed by 437 in Palm Beach County and 351 in Pinellas County.
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Hurricane Milton dealt a big blow to Florida’s citrus industry

Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton.
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Dana Young is stepping down as Florida’s tourism chief

Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young announced Tuesday she will step down from the tourism-promotion post.
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A bill would repeal Florida’s gun age law

A Republican state senator proposed repealing a Florida law that prevents people under age 21 from buying rifles and other long guns.
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Florida targets China investments

The state's Investment Advisory Council directs portfolio managers to lower China exposure in the Florida Retirement System Investment Plan.
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Florida State Rep. Susan Valdes of Tampa switches parties to Republican

“I’m tired of being the party of protesting when I got into politics to be part of the party of progress,” Susan Valdes said.
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