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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

Hernando County’s new rapid DNA technology sparks concerns of accuracy, possible injustice

Listen: Hernando County is the first of about a dozen Florida Sheriff’s offices to integrate Rapid DNA testing during the booking process. But, there are some red flags over the system’s reliability. The new technology...
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The Florida House will start the 2024 session by focusing on amending the U.S. Constitution for a federal balanced budget and congressional term limits

The Florida House will take up proposals expressing support for a federal balanced budget and congressional term limits.
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A bill would eliminate the Florida Transportation Commission

A commission appointed by the governor to help oversee Florida’s transportation system would be eliminated if the bill becomes law.
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A Florida bill would result in stiffer crime penalties for some migrants

A Florida bill would increase criminal penalties for immigrants who are arrested for felonies after illegally re-entering the U.S.
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Florida sues the federal government over medical records

Florida is trying to fend off a potential class-action lawsuit over dropping people from the Medicaid program.

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