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Florida seeks to keep gun sales lawsuit alive

By Jim Saunders ©2024 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office this week argued that a judge should allow Florida to continue challenging a new federal rule that requires more...

The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 30th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Labor Day is approaching, here are some boat safety and travel tips. DeSantis not surprised gender affirming care is banned in the state.
UFF President Teresa Hodge talks about new federal lawsuit challenging a 2023 Florida law. Photo provided by Meghan Bowman for WMNF News.

UFF files another lawsuit over a higher education state law

The United Faculty of Florida is a union that represents over 25,000 members in higher education. The group filed a joint lawsuit with the Florida State University and University of Florida chapters in federal court...

The Scoop: Tues. July 9th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Political campaigns in Florida are getting busy with the First Lady in Tampa and Trump planning to get voters in Miami.

The Scoop: Wed. May 22th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

FSU lawsuit against the ACC
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The Scoop: Tues., September 5, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Congressional redistricting A state judge struck down North Florida’s congressional districts Saturday, rebuffing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempts to defy anti-gerrymandering protections. DeSantis had put the state’s Fair Districts Amendment up against the U.S. Constitution, openly...
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The Scoop: Thurs., August 17, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Lawsuit filed against limiting college instruction Students, professors, and supporters of New College filed a lawsuit against the University System of Florida’s Board of Governors and the New College Board of Trustees over a law...
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Judge blocks subpoenas of DeSantis aids in a records fight over migrant flights

A judge has rejected subpoenas seeking to force aides to Gov. Ron DeSantis to testify about Florida's controversial migrant flights.
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Opponents of Florida’s congressional redistricting plan attempt to shield lawmakers from testifying

Opponents of a congressional redistricting plan pushed by Ron DeSantis are fighting an effort to shield key lawmakers from testifying.
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DeSantis seeks to shield redistricting documents

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is fighting to prevent the release of documents in a lawsuit challenging Florida redistricting.

MidPoint: Judge sides with business leaders who say DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE” law hurts Florida businesses

Local businesses have sued to have DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” law declared unconstitutional under the First Amendment because it purports to censor what their private businesses can say to their employees, especially in diversity, equity &...
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John Morgan: smokable medical marijuana appeal is Rick Scott putting politics over people

On Friday a judge ruled that Florida’s ban on smokable medical marijuana is unconstitutional; but the state is appealing the ruling. During a conference with reporters Tuesday, attorney John Morgan said he hopes Governor Rick...

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