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Florida Supreme Court orders FPL to justify its rate increases

The Florida Supreme Court said state regulators did not justify increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light.
Seminole gambling

Florida sports betting plan faces new legal challenge

2 companies asked the Florida Supreme Court to strike down part of a deal for the Seminole Tribe to control sports betting in the state.
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Florida Supreme Court refuses to block execution; rejecting Fetal Alcohol claims

The Florida Supreme Court refused to block the execution of Michael Zack, rejecting arguments that he should be spared the death penalty.
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Justices hear high-stakes abortion case

Florida Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a constitutional challenge to a state law that prevented abortions after 15 weeks.
Scales of Justice Law

Florida Supreme Court keeps a change to a rule about ‘fairness and diversity’ courses for judges

The Florida Supreme Court kept in place deletion of part of a rule allowing judges to take courses in “fairness and diversity” in continuing education.
Florida redistricting

State appeal of judge’s ruling on Florida Congressional district maps could go on a fast track

A judge ruled that a congressional redistricting plan violated the Florida Constitution; the case could be on a fast track to the state Supreme Court.
Monique Worrell

Prosecutor tells Florida Supreme Court that Governor DeSantis had no legal basis for her suspension

Suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell asked the Florida Supreme Court to overturn Ron DeSantis’ decision to oust her.
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Arguments set in State Supreme Court fight over Florida’s law targeting protesters

The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments in a challenge to the constitutionality of a 2021 state law.
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An immigration grand jury is extended until April in Florida

The Florida Supreme Court has approved extending until April the term of a statewide grand jury investigating immigration-related issues.
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Florida Supreme Court will hear a major abortion case in September

The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments Sept. 8 in a case that could play a major role in the future of abortion rights in the state.
Hillsborough County's suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren

Florida Supreme Court rejects Andrew Warren’s attempt to have his suspension overturned

The Florida Supreme Court rejected an attempt by suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren to overturn his suspension.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, June 8th, 2023

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