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Juneteenth goes unobserved by Florida state government

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation in 2020 recognizing Juneteenth but hasn’t done that since then.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix June 19, 2024May 20, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation in 2020 recognizing Juneteenth but hasn’t done that since then.

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs public school chaplains bill, says satanists need not apply

‘We’re not playing those games in Florida,’ he vows.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix April 18, 2024October 29, 2024

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DeSantis says he’ll sign Florida bill limiting challenges to school books by nonparents

“It is done intentionally, and it is part of an agenda, and that’s wrong,” DeSantis said during a news conference.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix April 16, 2024March 8, 2025

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What the Florida Supreme court abortion rulings mean for voters

It cleared the way for a six-week ban, but also have voters a chance to ensure access to abortion with ballot ammendment.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix April 2, 2024September 24, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court misses deadline for posting rulings on abortion, recreational cannabis amendments

The Florida Constitution gives the court a deadline of April 1 to rule on whether any citizens’ initiative meet the requirements for that November’s ballot placement.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix March 28, 2024May 10, 2024

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Settlement limits enforcement of Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ act

The state signed the settlement after a federal appeals court blocked another DeSantis law known as the Stop Woke Act.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix March 13, 2024September 19, 2024

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Citing ‘cloud of uncertainty’, Tampa’s Andrew Warren won’t seek reelection as state attorney

‘…the governor has made clear that he does not care about the will of the voters…’

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix January 8, 2024April 12, 2024

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Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell: Loss in GOP primary could weaken Gov. DeSantis with Legislature

‘I don’t know that the Legislature is going to play ball with him in the same way that they have previously.”

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix September 18, 2023December 22, 2023

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Federal ruling could allow sports betting in Florida by fall, in time for college and pro football

The deal promises to return $2.5 billion to the state during the first five years.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix July 12, 2023August 3, 2023