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Glen Rogers is Florida’s fifth execution this year; the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops objects

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has repeatedly asked DeSantis to spare the condemned killers, including Rogers.
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Local municipalities in Florida are now forbidden from adding fluoride to water

"Scientific evidence consistently indicates that fluoridation of community water supplies is safe and effective," said a dentist.
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The Florida legislative session will start January 13, 2026

The 2026 Florida legislative session will start on January 13. The 60-day session is slated to end March 13.
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Could Florida allow bear hunting every year?

Opponents have argued that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions and non-lethal options are better to address bear populations.
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A court strikes down a law that can allow minors to have abortions without parental consent

The ruling came as the appeals court rejected a request by a 17-year-old girl to have an abortion without parental consent.
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These are the key budget details still unresolved in the Florida Legislature

The Florida House and Senate did not pass a budget before the scheduled end of the annual legislative session, requiring an extension.
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Some conservatives say the University of Florida presidential finalist is too “woke”

At University of Michigan, Santa Ono ended diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment.
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Florida wants an okay from the courts to enforce its immigration law

Florida asked a federal appeals court to at least temporarily allow the state to carry out a new law targeting undocumented immigrants.
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Ten big issues in the 2025 Florida legislative session

They still have to hammer out a budget, but Florida lawmakers finished most of the business of the 2025 legislative session.
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The U of Michigan leader Santa Ono is the sole pick for the president of the University of Florida

Santa Ono, who leads the University of Michigan, is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida.
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Florida lawmakers will return to hammer out a budget

A “framework” budget deal would include $2.8 billion in tax cuts, with lawmakers expected to return to the Capitol during the week of May 12.
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Florida seeks a stay on an immigration ruling

A federal judge Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction to block a new Florida immigration law.
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