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Ten big legal issues in Florida to watch in 2024

State and federal courts in 2024 are expected to buzz with major Florida cases including these ten.
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The legal battle over access to Ron DeSantis’ travel records heats up

The Washington Post accused Ron DeSantis' office of taking “control” of FDLE compliance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
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Author Matt Dixon on the Florida men who would be president and why one is losing

NBC reporter Matt Dixon discusses his book, "Swamp Monsters: Trump Vs. DeSantis—The Greatest Show on Earth (Or at Least in Florida)"
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Ten big issues the Florida Legislature will consider during its 2024 session

Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session on Jan. 9. These are some issues they'll tackle.
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Florida seeks an end to the constitutional challenge over its congressional redistricting

The state has urged the Florida Supreme Court to decline to take up a challenge to the constitutionality of its congressional redistricting plan.

Florida disputes the First Amendment lawsuits filed by Students for Justice in Palestine at USF and UF

Florida attorneys said Ray Rodrigues’ memorandum is “not enforceable, and the Board (of Governors) cannot deactivate student groups.”
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Florida and other states fight a Biden administration rule to reduce carbon pollution

Florida is challenging a Biden administration rule aimed at reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
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Police have recovered a sex video with Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler, sources say

A sex video involving Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler and an unidentified woman has been recovered.
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A judge will rule “as quick as I can” on healthcare restrictions for transgender Floridians

The law, in part, barred doctors from approving puberty blockers and hormone therapy for the treatment of minors with gender dysphoria.
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Ron DeSantis gets a win in a lawsuit over Gainesville’s utility

A federal judge dismissed claims against Ron DeSantis in a challenge to a new state law that overhauled the Gainesville municipal utility.

Florida Supreme Court justices say that there is no need to consolidate courts

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said it did not find a need to consolidate judicial circuits.
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The Florida Legislature will consider AI issues that have “outpaced government regulation”

The Florida legislature will ponder defamation using artificial intelligence, AI in political advertising and the creation of a state council
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