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Ron DeSantis

Bills in the Florida Legislature would shield the names of police officers who say they are crime victims

The proposals would create a public-records exemption — including for police officers who say they are crime victims.
Florida election recount

A Senate Republican files a bill to take away the right to cast a mail ballot for many Floridians

Sen. Blaise Ingoglia has filed a bill that could lead to potentially far-reaching changes in voting by mail in Florida.
Christian Ziegler

Even Power is selected as Florida GOP chair to replace the fired Christian Ziegler

The Florida Republican Party’s executive committee removed embattled Chair Christian Ziegler and replaced him with Evan Power.
Hillsborough County's suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren

Andrew Warren won’t run for Hillsborough State Attorney in 2024

State Attorney Susan Lopez, who was appointed by Ron DeSantis to take Andrew Warren’s place, is seeking election to the seat in November.
social media

The Florida Legislature targets child social media use

House Speaker Paul Renner said social media has a “devastating effect on kids” and that lawmakers should be able to impose online regulations.
social media

U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a First Amendment fight over Florida’s social media law on Feb. 26

The Florida social media law, in part, would prevent large platforms from banning political candidates from their sites.
Disney

Orlando-area state lawmakers seek a redo on the Disney special district

It could return to Disney the control of a special taxing district that was revamped after Ron DeSantis got into a feud with Disney.
Rx prescription drugs pharmacy pharmacist

FDA approves a plan to let Florida import drugs from Canada

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a plan that will allow Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
pronouns they them

A Senate Republican files a bill to restrict Florida agencies in the use of personal pronouns

The bill is part of long-running battles in the Florida Legislature about issues related to gender identity.
guns gun violence die-in

A Florida bill would lower the gun-buying age from 21 to 18, reversing part of a law passed after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre

The Florida House passed a virtually identical bill during the 2023 session, but the Senate did not take up the issue.
gambling on sports

Online sports betting is now legal in Florida — but there’s a dispute over fantasy sports gambling

A Florida gambling commission sent cease-and-desist letters to three fantasy sports operators, threatening legal action.
abortion rights Supreme Court

Florida Supreme Court arguments are set for Feb. 7 on the proposed abortion rights constitutional amendment

The Florida Supreme Court will decide whether to approve the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment for the November 2024 ballot.
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