State News
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Florida’s wildfire season: What you need to know
Discover Florida’s year-round wildfire risks, contributing factors, and prevention strategies, plus key historical events and community awareness.
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You may qualify to file your taxes for free in Florida—here’s how
An estimated 3.2 million Floridians will be eligible to use the IRS Direct File program to file their taxes this year.
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Maxwell Frost: Four things you can do to protect your rights
The first Gen-Z representative in Congress shares practical steps Floridians can take to work to protect their rights as well as their quality of life.
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The Florida effect: How the Sunshine State is influencing President Donald Trump’s administration
Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to “make America Florida” during his failed 2016 presidential campaign. But it appears that it will be Trump who will draw from the hard-right strategies tested out by his adopted home state.
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After Florida abortion rights initiative, DeSantis calls for stricter amendment petition rules
Proponents of Amendment 4 are calling DeSantis’ attempts to change the citizen-led constitutional amendment process “an attack on democracy itself.”
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Florida egg shortages worsen as bird flu disrupts poultry farms nationwide
In addition, the first case of bird flu was confirmed in Puerto Rico last week.
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State Board mandates FortifyFL app training for parents
Florida schools will train parents to use the FortifyFL app for anonymous tips on school threats.
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Trump’s Florida 9: Who they are and what they bring to the new administration
The president-elect’s nominations have given Florida a prominent role in his administration that could reshape the face of the nation.
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2024 Black Friday deals that might make you want to go shopping
Black Friday deals are offered by several retail stores and restaurants in 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
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How to watch 3 meteor showers over Florida this November
Three meteor showers grace Florida’s November skies. Learn when and where to catch the Southern Taurids, Northern Taurids, and Leonids’ celestial light shows.
