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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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Backroom Briefing: Rallying around Darryl Rouson

A health-care bill had named a new Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF after Darryl Rouson, who sponsored the bill.
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The family of an FSU shooting victim seeks answers

Attorneys for the family of Tiru Chabba called Wednesday for more information about the death at Florida State University.
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A bill to curb oil drilling is headed to Ron DeSantis’ desk

The Florida bill would prevent oil drilling near Northwest Florida’s Apalachicola River and Apalachicola Bay.
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A Tampa fight over pre-game prayers goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

Was a Florida school's First Amendment rights violated when it was blocked from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker?
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The Florida Senate supports curbing boat checks

The bill would halt law enforcement officers from using boat safety inspections as a pretense for “intrusive” checks.
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These Florida bills could aid charter schools

Democrats argue the measures to boost charter schools in Florida would chip away at traditional public schools.
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A judge calls for Florida to reject an oil drilling permit

The judge says the Florida Department of Environmental Protection did not adequately consider the sensitive nature of the area.
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Florida’s PSC staff approves TECO rate hikes

The Florida Public Service Commission should stand behind its decision to approve base-rate increases for Tampa Electric Company.
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A challenge against Florida’s ban on ‘cultivated meat’ can continue

A company to continue to challenge a 2024 Florida law that bans the sale and manufacturing of “cultivated” meat.
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Here are the four finalists for president of FAMU, a Historically Black College / University

The four finalists to become president of Florida A&M University are Marva Johnson, Donald Palm, Rondall Allen and Gerald Hector.
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Florida targets Snapchat in a lawsuit

Florida says the operator of Snapchat is violating a high-profile 2024 law aimed at keeping children off some social media platforms.
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