State Senate
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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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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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Preserving Seminole heritage: a look into Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Although many Seminoles were forcibly moved to Oklahoma, a small number remained hidden in the Everglades, earning them the distinction of being the only “unconquered” Native American tribe in the United States. Located in the heart of the Everglades on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki museum allows visitors the opportunity to learn…
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The fascinating stories behind 6 Florida lighthouses
From the Panhandle down to the Keys, Florida lighthouses illuminate the state with rich, centuries-old history.
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What to know about Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s plans if she’s elected to the Senate
The Democrat running to unseat Republican Sen. Rick Scott in November has several plans she says will improve the lives of everyday Floridians struggling to make ends meet in a state that many find unaffordable.
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Flame-grilled beginnings: Tracing Burger King’s Florida roots
Discover how Burger King cooked up its recipe for international success right here in the Sunshine State.
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10 famous people who took their final breath in Florida
From sitcom stars to serial killers, these 10 famous people died in Florida. Here’s some background about each one, including information about their final days.
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How property insurance premiums shot up when Rick Scott was governor
As Scott continues to cast blame for the state’s property insurance crisis on “the last five years,” a look at his time as governor reveals that premium costs increased dramatically while the amount of coverage declined during his tenure.
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Rick Scott has supported abortion bans, voted against protecting birth control and IVF
As the fight to enshrine abortion in the state Constitution intensifies, Scott has emerged as one of the biggest opponents of reproductive rights.
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Report card: Here are the Florida lawmakers who put ‘people first’
The grades are in! Meet the lawmakers who fought for Floridians, and those who caved in to special interests.
