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DNA testing in James Duckett murder case inconclusive, Florida asks stay to be lifted
Read full article: DNA testing in James Duckett murder case inconclusive, Florida asks stay to be liftedDNA testing in the James Duckett murder case has come back inconclusive, according to Florida’s attorney general, and he is requesting that Duckett’s execution move forward.
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This Central Florida city just had the biggest population boom in America
Read full article: This Central Florida city just had the biggest population boom in AmericaOn Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people are moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.
3 days ago
Florida Supreme Court stays James Duckett execution over DNA testing in murder case
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court stays James Duckett execution over DNA testing in murder caseThe Florida Supreme Court has issued a rare stay of execution for James Duckett, the former Mascotte police officer accused in the 1987 murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee.
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Jan. 6 ‘Lectern Guy’ warns Florida over property tax cuts. Here’s why
Read full article: Jan. 6 ‘Lectern Guy’ warns Florida over property tax cuts. Here’s whyA Florida man who became known as “Lectern Guy” over his role in the Jan. 6 protest took to social media to denounce property tax cuts in the state — though perhaps not for the reason some might think.
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‘It must stop:’ Florida AG accuses NFL of civil rights violations
Read full article: ‘It must stop:’ Florida AG accuses NFL of civil rights violationsIn a letter on Wednesday, Florida's attorney general accused the NFL of civil rights violations due to its hiring policies based on race and sex.
‘The power to play games:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis floats getting rid of TSA
Read full article: ‘The power to play games:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis floats getting rid of TSAAfter a heavy bout of flight delays, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posed a question: why not let airports handle their own security screenings?
DeSantis suggests eliminating TSA. Critics warn of potential safety risks while supporters say it could boost efficiency
Read full article: DeSantis suggests eliminating TSA. Critics warn of potential safety risks while supporters say it could boost efficiencyA proposal from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to eliminate the Transportation Security Administration drew mixed reactions from travelers, aviation experts and lawmakers, according to our sister station WJXT in Jacksonville.
Gov. DeSantis signs Florida Farm Bill to strengthen agriculture
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs Florida Farm Bill to strengthen agricultureThe governor will speak at the Highlands County Fairgrounds at 10 a.m. and will be joined by Senate President Ben Albritton and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
‘The answer is no:’ Here are all 80 laws that Florida AG says he will no longer enforce
Read full article: ‘The answer is no:’ Here are all 80 laws that Florida AG says he will no longer enforceOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, Florida's attorney general announced that his office will no longer enforce over 80 state laws.
‘Stay tuned:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis says property tax cuts are in the works
Read full article: ‘Stay tuned:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis says property tax cuts are in the worksEven after the latest Legislative session ended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to slash property taxes statewide are still in the works.
New pedophile crackdown goes to Florida Gov. DeSantis despite pushback
Read full article: New pedophile crackdown goes to Florida Gov. DeSantis despite pushbackA new bill aiming to further crack down on pedophiles in Florida was overwhelmingly approved by the state Legislature this week, despite a few lawmakers voting against it.
Florida Gov. DeSantis criticizes sheriffs who want undocumented immigration reform
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis criticizes sheriffs who want undocumented immigration reformGov. Ron DeSantis rebuked some of Florida’s top law enforcement officials Thursday, criticizing their calls to Congress and President Donald Trump to work on a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants.
‘Not a disability:’ Florida’s pregnancy parking placard law stays in effect as backlash grows
Read full article: ‘Not a disability:’ Florida’s pregnancy parking placard law stays in effect as backlash growsLaw passed allowing expectant mothers to receive disabled parking placards, causing issues for some.
Decades after a Florida canal project was abandoned, advocates are trying to reunite 3 rivers
Read full article: Decades after a Florida canal project was abandoned, advocates are trying to reunite 3 riversEnvironmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf.
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd calls on feds to pull back mass deportation campaign
Read full article: Florida Sheriff Grady Judd calls on feds to pull back mass deportation campaignA group of sheriffs on a state immigration enforcement board sharply criticized the federal government’s mass deportation efforts Monday, a stark departure from hardline policies in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis has spearheaded collaboration with federal officials to remove all undocumented immigrants.
Did you know Florida sells your driver data? Lawmakers failed to pass a bill to restrict it
Read full article: Did you know Florida sells your driver data? Lawmakers failed to pass a bill to restrict itA bill that would have stopped Florida from selling certain driver information to third-party companies has died in the House.
These new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature
Read full article: These new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signatureThe latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, and over 100 new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.
Florida House waters down data center restriction bill in rift with Senate
Read full article: Florida House waters down data center restriction bill in rift with SenateThe Florida House on Wednesday approved the bill (SB 484) that aims to put restrictions on the growth of massive data centers that power the rapidly developing AI technology, and their effects on regional electric and water resources.
Florida bill banning local governments from funding diversity events, programs sent to DeSantis
Read full article: Florida bill banning local governments from funding diversity events, programs sent to DeSantisFlorida lawmakers are bringing the anti-DEI crusade to local governments with a bill headed to Gov. DeSantis that bans cities and counties from funding or supporting diversity programs or events, and gives the governor the power to remove officials who violate the law.
Over 120 Florida bills now need Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature to become law
Read full article: Over 120 Florida bills now need Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature to become lawThe latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, and over 100 new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.
Florida House backs new speed limit for E-Bikes, sends to Gov. DeSantis for signature
Read full article: Florida House backs new speed limit for E-Bikes, sends to Gov. DeSantis for signatureThe Florida House unanimously passed a bill Monday that would limit the E-Bike speed limits to 10 mpmh on sidewalks and other paths if there are pedestrians near. The bill now goes to Gov. DeSantis for his signature.