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Florida lawmakers target treatments for trans youths

The bills are the latest in a series of moves by lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration aimed at transgender people.

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Florida sees largest increase in pedestrian deaths, new report shows

The findings demonstrate that the dramatic jump in pedestrian deaths over the last decade shows no sign of stopping.

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State of Florida urges federal court to throw out migrant flights case

The lawsuit alleges that the flights were unconstitutional and violated federal laws.

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Clinics, doctor target Florida's new 15-week abortion limit

The Florida Supreme Court may determine whether a privacy clause in the Florida Constitution will continue to protect abortion rights.

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Florida Gov. DeSantis completes revamp of Walt Disney World special district

'There is a new sheriff in town and accountability will be the order of the day,' the governor said.

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Session preview: Legislature may look at lawyers for pets, Rush Limbaugh tribute, left lane driving

Other bills filed for 2023 would make kratom available only to those 21 and up, outlaw citizen's arrests.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis puts immigration into play for 2023 legislative session

The governor frequently criticizes the Biden administration over border issues and has backed other immigration legislation in recent years.

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Florida legislative leaders looking to get DeSantis' priorities ‘across finish line’

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner described 'unprecedented cooperation' between the governor and Republican-controlled Legislature. The legislative session starts March 7.

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Christopher Rufo, New College of Florida sued in public records row

The Florida Center for Government Accountability says it can't get Rufo's text messages related to his work as a college trustee.

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Session preview: Housing, education, cultural battles atop conservative agenda in Florida

Christian Ziegler, Republican Party of Florida chair, predicts 'a smorgasbord of conservative priorities and legislation discussed, passed and signed into law.'

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HUD offering cities help to add housing near public transit

Meantime in Florida, lawmakers are considering a 'Live Local Act' to boost affordable housing.

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Florida House tees up concealed weapons bill for 2023 session

But several gun-rights advocacy groups withdrew support because people wouldn’t be able to openly carry firearms in public.

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Explainer: How the state of Florida prepares for an execution

Everything is checked and planned, down to the clothes a death row inmate wears to the death chamber.

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Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law survives legal challenge

A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit seeking to overturn the controversial state law that restricts classroom teaching of gender identity and sexual orientation.

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Five Questions for Nick Primrose on the Andrew Warren suspension

A former lawyer for Gov. Ron DeSantis strikes back against the suspended Hillsborough state attorney.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs migrant transport bill

The new law provides $10 million to transport migrants from Florida and other states to so-called 'sanctuary' areas.

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Putting federal aid into local hands works, White House says

State budget surpluses are a sign the American Rescue Plan worked, Biden adviser Gene Sperling told the National Association of Counties conference.

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Limits on lawsuits backed by Florida Gov. DeSantis, legislative leaders

Debates about clamping down on litigation, an issue known by the shorthand term of 'tort reform,' flare every year.

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