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Ex-Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Not Guilty for Lying to FBI
Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida, was found not guilty of lying to the FBI on Thursday in federal court. He, along with his associate Sharon Lettman-Hicks, were … more
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In Rare Split from DeSantis, Legislature to Reject Libel Reform Bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - It's not often the Florida legislature breaks from the priorities of Ron DeSantis, especially on an issue which the governor has spoken about at length. However, that's exactly … more
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Florida Forest Service Suspends Burning for Wednesday
BUNNELL, Fla. - The Florida Forest Service Bunnell district has issues a notice to cease all burning activities for the duration of Wednesday, May 3rd due to hazardous weather conditions. No burn … more
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Florida's Local Governments Can No Longer Consider Climate or Diversity in Spending Decisions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Under a new policy signed into law by Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, state agencies and local governments are now legally barred from considering climate ramifications or diversity … more
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Chair Martin Garcia said at the meeting that their hands had been forced.
DeSantis-Appointed Oversight Board Counter-Sues Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The latest escalation in the ongoing feud between Walt Disney World and Governor Ron DeSantis came Monday, when an oversight board of DeSantis-appointees voted to countersue … more
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launches from Kennedy Space Center
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - For the sixth time since its invention, a Falcon Heavy rocket has been successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday. The launch, commissioned by Elon Musk's … more
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Disney Sues DeSantis, State Officials Over Special District Dispute
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis and several state officials have been sued by Walt Disney World over alleged free speech violations stemming from the two parties' recent land dispute. … more
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Daytona State College Receives $3.8 Million for Nursing Program from State, Hospitals
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Daytona State College will be receiving $3.8 million to go toward its nursing program, out of a larger grant from the state government and from other private donors. The grant … more
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Florida Lawmakers Seek to Let DeSantis Run for President Without Resigning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new provision being considered by the state legislature would allow Governor Ron DeSantis to run for President of the United States without giving up his current seat. DeSantis, … more
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Death Penalty No Longer Requires Unanimous Jury in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new law signed on Thursday eliminates a years-old policy that a jury must be unanimous to recommend the death penalty in court sentencing. Florida now has the lowest threshold … more
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DeSantis' Claim of Disney's Self-Property Appraisal Appears False
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Legal documents from recent years appear to dispute a claim from Governor Ron DeSantis that Disney World conducts its own property appraisals, a point which he criticized … more
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Floridians Angry After Early Morning Emergency Alert
Huge portions of the state of Florida were woken up early Thursday morning by an unexpected emergency test alert on their phone, leading to mass confusion and frustration for many. The notification … more
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Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Expanded to All Grades
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The controversial Parental Rights in Education law, well-known by its derisive nickname 'Don't Say Gay', has been extended to all public school grades in Florida. The move was … more
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DeSantis Announces Legislation, Further Sanctions Against Disney
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a set of new sanctions against the Walt Disney Company in response to a recent agreement that deflected an attempted takeover of … more
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Ron DeSantis Signs Six-Week Abortion Ban
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a new law barring abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with few exceptions. The signing wasa held in private in DeSantis's office at … more
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Equality Florida Issues Travel Advisory for State of Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Equality Florida, an LGBTQ+ rights activist group, released a travel advisory on Wednesday cautioning  travelers against visiting the state of Florida. The statement, … more
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Louis Gaskin, Convicted in 1989 Palm Coast Murders, Executed by State
The execution of convicted murderer Louis Gaskin was carried out on Wednesday, decades after the crime he was sentenced to death for. He's the 101st person to be executed in Florida, and the fourth … more
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Andrew Gillum, Advisor, See Two Charges Dropped Out of 21
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Andrew Gillum and Sharon Lettman-Hicks are now facing two fewer criminal charges than before, with their trial set to begin on Monday. The two are accused of having committed wire … more
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Sheriff Mike Chitwood Condemns Barnaby's Transgender 'Demons' Comments
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has issued a statement condemning Webster Barnaby, a state Representative from Deltona, for statements made about transgender people in session … more
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Barnaby (center) at a press conference with other government officials in 2022.
Volusia State Rep Webster Barnaby Apologizes for Calling Trans People 'Mutants' and 'Demons'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A Volusia County-based state legislator has apologized for referring to transgender people as 'demons' among other things this week. Webster Barnaby, first elected to the Florida … more
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