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A court tosses out a $43 million tobacco verdict

The court overturned a $43 million verdict against the cigarette maker Philip Morris in a lawsuit involving the death of a longtime smoker.
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Florida food delivery preemption bill goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Florida Legislature sent 18 bills to DeSantis, including one to prevent local regulations on food-delivery platforms.
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Stephanie Kopelousos is approved to lead the Disney Tourism Oversight District at $400,000 per year

Kopelousos becomes administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which oversees an area with Walt Disney World properties.
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Professors tout AI for students and faculty

The Florida university system’s Board of Governors hosted a discussion Tuesday about artificial intelligence, or AI.
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A judge will weigh Florida’s restrictions on pronouns in schools

A judge will hear a request to block part of a 2023 Florida law restricting the pronouns and titles of educators in public schools.

Cannabis, Arthritis, and Eye Health with Dr. Fred Harvey

Dr. Fred Harvey delves into a variety of health topics, offering insights on medical cannabis, dietary recommendations for managing psoriatic arthritis, and the benefits of specific supplements for various health concerns. He cautions against smoking...
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The Scoop: Wed. March 27, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A new IRS tax tool will allow taxpayers in Florida to file their federal taxes online for free.
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Florida’s Chief Financial Officer questions the costs of land deals

Jimmy Patronis suggested the state should have looked again at the prices of three land conservation deals that totaled $193 million.
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Morningstar remains on Florida’s ‘scrutinized companies’ list because the state thinks it might label companies that do business in occupied Palestinian territories

Morningstar remains on a Florida list of “scrutinized companies” tied to the BDS movement against Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands.

Florida International University bridge collapse leads to a legal fight

Companies affiliated with an FIU bridge engineering firm are fighting a proposal to prevent them from working on federally funded projects.
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Florida one of 12 states eligible for free IRS tax filing program

Listen: For the first time, a new IRS tax tool will allow taxpayers to file their federal taxes online for free.  Florida is one of 12 states eligible for the pilot program. The IRS Direct...

Florida regulators OK a $5 million settlement with FPL over nuclear outages

Florida Power & Light would give a $5 million credit to customers after charging “replacement” power costs due to outages at nuclear plants.

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