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Nikki Fried says GOP is misrepresenting voter numbers

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried spoke to nearly 500 people in a virtual town hall on Wednesday.  Fried didn’t even let a lightning strike...
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Petition gathering in the crosshairs in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis contends additional steps could be needed on top of stringent requirements for gathering petition signatures,
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The Scoop: Thurs. Sept. 19, 2024, Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Three more Florida teenagers have been arrested for threats made against schools -- these were in Manatee County.
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Florida and other states fight a Biden administration rule to reduce carbon pollution

Florida is challenging a Biden administration rule aimed at reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
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Feds and City of Tampa settle a lawsuit alleging a city parental leave policy discriminated against male employees

The Justice Department alleged that the City of Tampa violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

“Surviving The Holidays” On Morning Energy

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.”—Winston Churchill There are a little over 8 billion people that are living on earth. This number has increased by more than 31% since 2000....
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A judge will rule “as quick as I can” on healthcare restrictions for transgender Floridians

The law, in part, barred doctors from approving puberty blockers and hormone therapy for the treatment of minors with gender dysphoria.
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Ron DeSantis gets a win in a lawsuit over Gainesville’s utility

A federal judge dismissed claims against Ron DeSantis in a challenge to a new state law that overhauled the Gainesville municipal utility.
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A Florida bill would exempt records for court clerks

The bill would provide a public records exemption for personal information about clerks of circuit court, deputy clerks, employees & family.
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The Scoop: Thurs., December 21, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Decertification process begins for large teachers’ union Florida’s largest teachers union has failed to meet the conditions of a new state law requiring that a supermajority of members pay dues. This set in motion its decertification...

Florida Supreme Court justices say that there is no need to consolidate courts

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said it did not find a need to consolidate judicial circuits.
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Veterinarians could use telehealth under bills in the Florida Legislature

Republican lawmakers have filed proposals that would allow veterinarians to use telehealth in treating animals in Florida.
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Proposed Florida constitutional amendments would outlaw red-light cameras

Two Florida Republicans want to ask voters to prevent state and local governments from using red-light cameras.
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The Florida Legislature will consider AI issues that have “outpaced government regulation”

The Florida legislature will ponder defamation using artificial intelligence, AI in political advertising and the creation of a state council
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The Florida House will start the 2024 session by focusing on amending the U.S. Constitution for a federal balanced budget and congressional term limits

The Florida House will take up proposals expressing support for a federal balanced budget and congressional term limits.

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