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Florida and other states fight a Biden administration rule to reduce carbon pollution

Florida is challenging a Biden administration rule aimed at reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
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Feds and City of Tampa settle a lawsuit alleging a city parental leave policy discriminated against male employees

The Justice Department alleged that the City of Tampa violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Police have recovered a sex video with Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler, sources say

A sex video involving Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler and an unidentified woman has been recovered.
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A judge will rule “as quick as I can” on healthcare restrictions for transgender Floridians

The law, in part, barred doctors from approving puberty blockers and hormone therapy for the treatment of minors with gender dysphoria.
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Ron DeSantis gets a win in a lawsuit over Gainesville’s utility

A federal judge dismissed claims against Ron DeSantis in a challenge to a new state law that overhauled the Gainesville municipal utility.

Duke Energy completes its first floating solar project in Florida

Duke Energy has completed a new floating solar panel project. The unique technology only makes up 2% of all solar installations in the U.S.
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A Florida bill would exempt records for court clerks

The bill would provide a public records exemption for personal information about clerks of circuit court, deputy clerks, employees & family.
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The Scoop: Thurs., December 21, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Decertification process begins for large teachers’ union Florida’s largest teachers union has failed to meet the conditions of a new state law requiring that a supermajority of members pay dues. This set in motion its decertification...

Florida Supreme Court justices say that there is no need to consolidate courts

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said it did not find a need to consolidate judicial circuits.
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Veterinarians could use telehealth under bills in the Florida Legislature

Republican lawmakers have filed proposals that would allow veterinarians to use telehealth in treating animals in Florida.
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Proposed Florida constitutional amendments would outlaw red-light cameras

Two Florida Republicans want to ask voters to prevent state and local governments from using red-light cameras.
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The Florida Legislature will consider AI issues that have “outpaced government regulation”

The Florida legislature will ponder defamation using artificial intelligence, AI in political advertising and the creation of a state council

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