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Religious leaders call on DeSantis to pause executions as he closes in on Florida record
While the state leads the nation in executions, 100 Florida faith leaders call on DeSantis to pause what they call ...
Long-term placement of storm shutters on houses raise public safety concerns in Cape Coral
In May, storm shutters were a topic of discussion in a Cape Coral City Council meeting. There is division on what should be ...
‘What are they hiding?’ Florida lawmakers shut out of Alligator Alcatraz
In a surprising and possibly unlawful act, five state legislators were denied entry Thursday into a taxpayer-funded migrant detention center deep in the Everglades, raising questions about what will ...
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Florida’s Boater Freedom Act could harm fisheries, impede conservation, critics say
Conservationists worry a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis takes away wildlife officials' best defense against poachers ...
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Florida's Camping Ban: A look at its impact 6 months later
It's been about six months since a new, controversial state law banning unauthorized camping or sleeping on public or private ...
Bay County and the Florida budget: Relief for the TDC and some businesses, 2 local items vetoed
The new state budget passed on June 30 has some Bay County impacts: Two projects vetoed, tax relief for businesses, and the ...
Phone bans, start times, charter schools, more: New Florida school laws starting July 1
More than 130 new laws take effect in Florida on July 1, and several of them make big changes to schools in the state. here's ...
Lawmakers were stopped from entering Alligator Alcatraz. That may violate Florida law
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Florida inmate's execution for 'savage' killings to mark 10-year high in US. What to know.
Michael Bell is to be executed on July 15 for murdering two people outside a Jacksonville bar Dec. 9, 1993, when he went on a ...
New laws for dangerous speeding, swatting and scams in effect in Florida July 1. What to know
Nearly 150 laws went into effect in Florida on July 1, including a wide variety of new crimes, harsher penalties, and changes ...
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Over 130 new Florida laws go into effect July 1. Here's the list
Florida lawmakers passed numerous new laws during a contentious legislative session. Many new laws take effect July 1, ...
Immigrant rights groups urge sheriffs to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement
A coalition of immigrant rights, faith and pro-democracy organizations presented a letter with 12,000 signatures to the National Sheriffs’ Association Conference in Florida, urging them to ...