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Federal judges uphold Florida’s congressional redistricting plan
A three-judge federal panel rejected a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature.
Florida Board of Education considers teacher pay
The Florida Board of Education wants to pressure local teachers' unions, amid delays in salary increases for teachers in some districts.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have reached a legal settlement.
Tampa elected officials, advocates call for Medicaid expansion
Listen: Florida is one of only ten states that hasn’t expanded access to Medicaid. Tampa city leaders and activists gathered across from the Tampa General Hospital today to call for the expansion of coverage. Political...
DeSantis signs a bill targeting ‘squatters’
The bill, in part, could lead to second-degree felony charges for squatters who intentionally cause at least $1,000 in damage.
Board approves $1.1 million for New College of Florida
New College of Florida is in line to receive $1.1 million in what is known as performance-based funding.
Clearwater’s Climate Resilience Efforts: Vulnerability Assessment Insights
Learn about the $250,000 grant from NOAA to Tampa Bay, empowering small businesses to tackle climate change.
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.
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.
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.
Professors tout AI for students and faculty
The Florida university system’s Board of Governors hosted a discussion Tuesday about artificial intelligence, or AI.
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.
