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A group of University of Florida medical school faculty members challenged controversial guidance by state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on COVID-19 vaccinations, but a university official said Wednesday the guidance is outside the scope of Ladapo’s work with the school.
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Florida lawmakers in 2023 should not add more judgeships and should consider trimming some, the state Supreme Court said in its annual recommendations. The Supreme Court said “we certify no need for additional county court, circuit court, or district court of appeal judgeships."
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Gov. Ron DeSantis said he expects lawmakers during the 2023 regular legislative session to pass a major change in Florida gun laws. 'Constitutional carry' would allow people to carry guns without concealed-weapons licenses.
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Democrats failed in attempts Tuesday to prevent the likenesses of Gov. Ron DeSantis or other politicians from being used to promote a toll program.
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Preparing for the 2023 legislative session, Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has announced the creation of a new Select Committee on Resiliency.
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The University of Florida’s Faculty Senate on Thursday passed a resolution saying members have no confidence in a presidential search process that led to U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse being the sole finalist to lead the university.
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Florida’s tourism-marketing agency launches an ad campaign, with an initial cost of about $2.7 million, to highlight parts of the state not ravaged by Hurricane Ian.
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An administrative law judge will hold a hearing on allegations that Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried violated state law by not properly disclosing personal financial information.
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A new report moves Florida International University up six spots in a ranking of the nation’s public universities.
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The former Florida Department of Health data analyst drew national attention after defying Governor Ron DeSantis over COVID-19 data. She is running for a Northwest Florida congressional seat in the November election.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis collected about $1.95 million for his political committee and campaign from Aug. 20 through Aug. 26, while Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist pulled in nearly $1.79 million, in the first glimpses of fundraising since the Florida primary.
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Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis wants the state Legislature to take steps next year to offset new hiring at the IRS under a law signed by President Joe Biden.