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Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis asks court to reinstate him

An elected Florida prosecutor who says he was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for political gain and because he is a Democrat is asking the state Supreme Court to reinstate him

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Tampa prosecutor wants Florida Supreme Court to tell DeSantis to reinstate him

TAMPA, Fla. — Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren is taking his case to the Florida Supreme Court.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

Florida Supreme Court issues four opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5

The Florida Supreme Court issued four opinions from Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As of Feb. 5, the court issued nine opinions in 2023—six fewer than this point a year ago. The four opinions are below:

Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023

Citing Parkland case, DeSantis suggests allowing death penalty in Florida without a unanimous jury

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised the idea this week of changing state law to allow juries to impose the death penalty without unanimous agreement, suggesting that perhaps only eight out of 12 jurors need to vote in favor.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Florida creates new appellate court district

A new appellate court district has been established in Florida following a November 2021 recommendation by the Florida Supreme Court to redraw the district court boundaries. In June 2022, the Florida Legislature passed HB 7027, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), to establish the court effective January 1,…

Ballotpedia · Jan 23, 2023

Florida Legislature May Impose Penalties on Local Legislators Who Illegally Impose Gun Control Laws

So the Florida Supreme Court held today.

Reason · Jan 19, 2023

Nevada county's health board to consider banning COVID, flu vaccines

LAS VEGAS — The Elko County Board of Health is scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss and consider placing a moratorium on COVID-19 and flu vaccines in the county.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023

Florida Supreme Court OKs Gov. DeSantis’ grand jury probe of COVID vaccines

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday granted Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a grand jury to investigate COVID-19 vaccines, despite overwhelming scientific consensus they have saved millions of lives in the U.S. and across the world.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 22, 2022

Florida high court OKs grand jury probe of COVID-19 vaccines

The Florida Supreme Court will convene a grand jury at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to investigate any wrongdoing with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

After Parkland shooter gets life verdict, what’s next for the death penalty in Florida?

MIAMI — A jury’s decision to hand out a life sentence for Parkland mass killer Nikolas Cruz will make it even more difficult to secure death sentences in the future — and could also spur Florida lawmakers to consider changing the state’s capital punishment law, legal experts say.

Miami Herald · Oct 13, 2022