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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure that will allow Florida colleges and universities to help steer endorsement deals toward student-athletes.
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The clinic, A GYN Diagnostic Center, will pay $7,000, over allegations it did not show that it provided required information to women at least 24 hours before abortions.
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University system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said the $15 million would have an “immediate impact” on the quality of education for New College students.
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With little fanfare, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill expected to result in Florida transporting migrants to “sanctuary” areas of the country, similar to the September flights of about 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
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Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young last week expressed concerns that global inflation and lengthy visa-processing times could affect the final numbers for 2022 and tourism in 2023.
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A statewide grand jury is urging lawmakers to curb the releases of undocumented immigrants from county jails, saying a state law has been “flagrantly abused."
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Secretary of State Cord Byrd outlined $3.15 million for the Office of Election Crimes and Security, which was created last year and is staffed by five people.
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A Florida senator has filed a proposal that could allow high schools to offer prayers over stadium loudspeakers before championship athletic events.
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A proposal backed by a Senate committee would earmark up to $20 million a year for environmental projects in the Florida Keys.
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Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced a proposal that takes aim at credit-card companies separately categorizing sales at gun shops. Meanwhile, proposals — inspired by a Parkland victim — that would require background checks on the sale or transfer of ammunition were filed by Democrat senators.
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Two months after Democrats suffered historic losses across the state, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Manny Diaz announced in a letter that he has chosen to retire.
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A familiar face in South Florida governmental, legal and law enforcement circles has been named to fill an important position in state government.