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Florida’s sports betting plan is put on hold by the U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted a ruling allowing the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer sports betting throughout the state.
Michele Rayner draws a GOP challenger, Amaro Lionheart
Rep. Michele Rayner, D-St. Petersburg, has drawn a Republican challenger, Amaro Lionheart, as she seeks a third term in the Florida House.
A federal appeals court refused to put on hold a ruling that blocked a Florida law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.
Florida abortion measure raises $4.19 million
A political committee leading efforts to pass a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Florida raised $4.192 million in cash.
Judge rules against police and fire unions challenging Florida’s new anti-union law
An administrative law judge rejected a challenge by police and firefighter unions to Florida's new law restricting unions.
Florida abortion rights initiative tops 400,000 signatures
A proposed constitutional amendment ensuring abortion rights has topped 400,000 valid petition signatures submitted to the state.
Updated: Florida takes aim at judge’s ruling that its redistricting is unconstitutional
Attorneys for Florida argued that its redistricting plan eliminating a Black-majority district abolished a “race-based electoral monopoly.”
Judge dismisses a constitutional challenge to Florida’s anti-union law
The Florida law places additional restrictions on public employee unions; plaintiffs might file a revised lawsuit.
Arguments set in Florida’s redistricting appeal
A court will hear arguments Oct. 31 in Florida's appeal that a congressional redistricting plan violated the Florida Constitution.
Book's proposal would designate about a two-mile stretch of Florida Keys highway to honor Jimmy Buffett, who died Sept. 1.
Florida Supreme Court will decide the future of abortion access in the state
Amy Weintraub with Progress Florida talks about the Florida Supreme Court pondering a law that could lead to abortions essentially being banned in Florida.
Judge backs a teacher who misgendered a transgender student in Florida
An administrative law judge backed a Miami-Dade County teacher who reportedly told a transgender student that, “I’m a Christian, and my God made no mistakes” while refusing to call the student by preferred pronouns.
