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A new Florida law cracks down on migrants without the required documentation

President Donald Trump emerged as the biggest winner in the immigration settlement between the Florida governor and legislature.
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A bill targets fluoride in Florida’s water supplies

“Insufficient fluoride exposure can have significant negative effects on oral health:” Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Florida Lawmakers tee up an immigration plan

Florida lawmakers launched a third special session to increase enforcement of illegal immigration, putting aside a clash with Ron DeSantis.
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A Florida Republican proposes a ‘Gulf of America’ law

The Florida bill would replace references to the “Gulf of Mexico” with the “Gulf of America.”
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A legislative panel okays money to keep Florida National Guard members deployed at prisons

$8.2 million would pay for the continued deployment of Florida National Guard members at state prisons until June.
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Debbie Mayfield rips Ron DeSantis in a candidacy dispute

The administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked Rep. Debbie Mayfield from qualifying to run in a special election.
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Florida lawmakers eye changes to horse racing requirements

Opponents argue that the bill would lead to an end of horse racing and devastate Florida’s horse-breeding industry.
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The NRA says a court ruling aids its challenge to a Florida gun law

The National Rifle Association says a new court ruling boosts its challenge to a Florida's age limit on buying rifles & shotguns.
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A ‘park preservation’ bill is teed up in the Florida Legislature

The bill would prevent the development of such things as golf courses, pickleball courts and lodges in Florida State Parks.
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Bills propose changes to condominium participation in My Safe Florida Home

The bill is aimed at expanding participation among condominium associations in the My Safe Florida Home program.
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Tampa Democrat William Atkins will try to succeed House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, faces term limits in 2026.
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Ron DeSantis’ $115.6 billion Florida budget includes a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and ammunition

The governor’s proposal includes cutting 741 government positions and paying down 50 percent of Florida's tax-supported debt.
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