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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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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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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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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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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.

The Scoop: Wed. April 30, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Several Tampa Bay protests are planned for May Day.
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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 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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