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Florida helps send weapons and ammo to Israel for its war against Gaza

Drones, body armor, weapons and ammunition are among supplies sent to Israel with assistance from Florida.
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Democrats propose Medicaid expansion in Florida for young adults

A bill calls for Florida to study expanding Medicaid to cover people ages 18 to 26 who might not otherwise be able to have health insurance.
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Morningstar disputes Florida’s determination that it supports efforts to boycott or sanction Israel

The company said, “Morningstar does not support the anti-Israel BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) campaign.”
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U.S. Supreme Court gives a boost to Florida’s sports betting plan

The Court lifted a hold on an appeals court ruling that could help lead to the Seminole Tribe of Florida offering online sports betting.
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Florida places Morningstar on its blacklist of companies alleged to be involved in boycotts of Israel

Gov. Ron DeSantis placed Morningstar, a Chicago-based investment research firm, on Florida’s list of “scrutinized companies.”
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Decision is delayed on whether Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada

Florida likely will have to wait a little longer to find out if it will be able to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
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Florida rule prohibiting kids from attending drag shows goes to U.S. Supreme Court

Florida wants the US Supreme Court to stay a preliminary injunction that a U.S. District Judge issued to block the drag show law.
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Citizens Property Insurance sends customers to private insurers amid its ‘depopulation’ plan in Florida

Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. dropped in customer numbers this month after private carriers took nearly 100,000 policies.
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Bill again targets Florida drivers who stay in the left lane

A Senate Republican will try again to pass a bill that would restrict drivers from cruising in the left lane.
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Florida Sheriffs back DeSantis in his suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell

The Florida Sheriffs Association on Monday sought permission from the state Supreme Court to file a brief backing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Florida Special Legislative Session on Iran sanctions will start November 6

The Florida Senate will begin a special legislative session at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 and could finish the session as early as Nov. 8,
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Voting rights groups say the ruling that Florida’s congressional redistricting is unconstitutional should stand

Previously a judge ruled that a congressional redistricting plan backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution.
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