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FSU students who endured Parkland shooting urge Florida lawmakers to defend gun control law

Florida students who were traumatized by the 2018 Parkland school shooting — and last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University — are urging lawmakers in the Republican-controlled statehouse not to roll back gun restrictions they passed in the wake of the killing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

The Independent UK

DeSantis backs Florida surgeon general in urging residents against new Covid vaccines

Democrats say deaths will follow false claim by Dr Joseph Ladapo that new boosters were not tested on humans

The Guardian - US

Fla. teachers unions work to increase membership as new law kicks in

Florida’s teachers unions, running an “I’m sticking with my union” campaign, are working this summer to overcome the hurdles of a new state law they argue is unfair and unconstitutional.

Orlando Sentinel

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Florida Senate votes to punish businesses that let children into drag shows

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate voted 28-12 on Tuesday for a bill that would allow the state to revoke the liquor licenses of restaurants and other entertainment venues that let children into drag shows.

Orlando Sentinel

After clearing gallery, Florida Senate approves 6-week abortion ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After an emotional debate including outbursts from spectators that prompted the president to clear the gallery, the Florida Senate voted 26-13 on Monday for a six-week ban on abortion.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida might legalize fentanyl test strips to help reduce drug overdoses and deaths

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Zach Creighton was headed to bed the night of Dec. 12, after a long day of work. Unreachable all the next day, his parents rushed from their Boynton Beach home to Creighton’s place in West Palm Beach.

Tribune News Service

‘Public has a right to know’: Lawmakers seek to open Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records

MIAMI — Frustrated by several failed attempts to pry open the records from a Palm Beach County grand jury that examined the activities of Jeffrey Epstein — and then charged him only with minor offenses — two lawmakers have filed legislation to force the documents’ release.

Miami Herald

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Editorial: Same-sex marriage is legal. Let love be love, Florida

Every year, state legislators flock to Tallahassee with grand plans for all the new laws they say are needed. But sometimes, it’s better to do the opposite and wipe away legalese that’s obsolete, meaningless and hurtful.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis’ culture wars grabbed headlines — and legal challenges that cost $17 million

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political strategy has won national attention for his ability to shrewdly select culture war issues and use a compliant Florida Legislature to advance them.

Miami Herald

DeSantis taps DC law firm billing $725 an hour to defend culture war laws

A conservative Washington, D.C., law firm with deep political connections has emerged as the courthouse defender of much of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ culture war agenda, raking in nearly $2.8 million in legal fees and contracts from taxpayers to defend some of his top priorities.

Orlando Sentinel

Democrats walk out of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's confirmation hearing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A panel of Florida senators on Wednesday advanced the confirmation of Joseph Ladapo, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ pick to be Florida’s surgeon general.

Tribune News Service

Joseph Ladapo: Florida Democrats walk out over vote to confirm surgeon general who questions Covid vaccines

‘I have no ill will towards them and I hope we can work together on issues of public health relevance to Floridians’

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