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West Palm Beach tree planting project aims to address extreme heat
It's part of a sustainability plan that could limit high temperatures experienced throughout the immediate area.
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In Florida, 'culture war' measures come to the classroom
The state will hold a series of online rule-development workshops that would help implement new laws, including regulating who can use which restrooms and banning kids from drag shows.
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Feds’ financial, ethics documents would be easier to find under proposed legislation
The legislation would fix the 'labyrinthian process of requesting them,' one open government advocate says.
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Redistricting plan sparks constitutional standoff
A lawsuit focuses heavily on Congressional District 5, which once helped elect Black Democrat Al Lawson.
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Three finalists chosen to interview for Broward schools superintendent
Peter Licata, Luis Solano and Sito Narcisse will meet with community stakeholders and school board members.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs State Guard expansion
The bill was among eight military-related measures that he signed Friday.
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A Miami K-8 school removed four books from its shelves. An advocate says it was censorship
The state's education commissioner countered that 'students still have access ... at the right level ... no books were banned.'
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Florida Gov. DeSantis OKs tax breaks
'We are ensuring that our state’s economic success gets passed on to the people that made it possible,' the governor said.
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Rick Scott, Marco Rubio to federal workers: Get back to the office
The SHOW UP Act, which narrowly passed the House in February, requires federal agencies to revert to their telework policies prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State education commissioner defends decision to restrict presidential inauguration poem
Manny Diaz Jr. backed a Miami Lakes school's decision to prevent elementary students from reading the poem recited at President Joe Biden's inauguration.
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DeSantis vs. Trump: How their policy positions will stack up in a 2024 face-off
The two political figures hold the same positions across many issues, but where they differ could make a difference in a race for the White House.
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Gov. DeSantis names Meredith Sasso as Florida's newest Supreme Court justice
Sasso comes to the court with reliable conservative bona fides, including membership in the Federalist Society.
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Does 'civil commitment' of sex offenders work? New report says it's not clear
Several states, including Florida, hold sex offenders on 'civil commitment' when their prison terms end. Observers say nationwide data on the practice is needed to shed light on whether it's effective.
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Broward commissioner voices support for library's banned book ‘sanctuary’
That was after a Republican state representative called the row over book bannings 'hyperbole.'
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Broward School Board picks seven semifinalists in superintendent search
Each of the semifinalists met the school district’s qualification for the job, according to the search firm hired by the district.
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Bill restricting property ownership by Chinese challenged in court
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include two Chinese citizens who live and work in Florida and have deposited money on new homes.
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Voting groups urge Gov. DeSantis to veto Florida elections bill
Here's the catch: The proposal also would help clear the way for the governor to run for president in 2024.
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Five more people apply to lead Broward schools, but only two are 'qualified'
In total, the district has now received 31 formal applications.
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Immigration law could pose 'challenges,' Florida's agriculture commissioner says
But, Wilton Simpson said, business owners 'can either complain about it or comply. And since it's state law, they're going to comply.'
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