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Union representing Florida college professors challenges syllabi requirements

The Department of Education proposed a rule that included the changes to the State Board of Education, which approved it Nov. 13.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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Kratom byproduct battle heats up in court

A clash has erupted over the privacy of the users who are part of the legal challenge.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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DeSantis picks panhandle for public meeting on Florida school vaccinations

Despite the location, some believe the Dec. 12 meeting will be well-attended.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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Florida pediatricians recall pre-vaccine suffering as Ladapo’s plan to strike mandates stalls

Jennifer Takagishi, who practices at USF Health, noted that many Florida parents have secured exemptions from school vaccines with little or no fuss.

by Laura Cassels and The Florida Trident December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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Florida judge rejects request to stop the 2025 bear hunt

The hunt could lead to as many as 172 bears being killed in four regions of the state.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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Campbell’s says it uses ‘100% real chicken’ after AG Uthmeier moves to investigate

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

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Photos: Here’s the ICE protest that got 31 people arrested outside Miami’s Krome detention center

Sunrise Movement activists said they were ‘arrested for fighting for immigrants and families that deserve to be safe.’

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

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Florida Republican wants to decriminalize drug testing tools

Rep. Michelle Salzman’s bill would make it legal to use testing strips, and could help curb overdose deaths.

by McKenna Schueler November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

A temporary red and white election sign that reads "VOTE TODAY" is staked into the ground between two palm trees outside a polling place. A person wearing a mask is partially visible behind the sign.

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Judicial panel gives go-ahead to part of lawsuit over allegedly gerrymandered Florida districts

Friday’s ruling came three months after a separate three-judge panel upheld a 2022 Senate redistricting plan, rejecting arguments that a Tampa Bay-area district was racially gerrymandered.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

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14 things Florida can be thankful for

Ron DeSantis, he’s only got another year to smash things up around here.

by Diane Roberts and Florida Phoenix November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

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In Tampa, county leaders say Florida ‘DOGE’ audits lack context, including state mandated spending

‘This whole thing is a made-for-television event, and it’s specifically made for television for the CFO’s reelection.’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

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Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami

Dave Decker was among more than 30 people arrested Saturday during a protest at the Krome North Service Processing Center.

by Ray Roa November 24, 2025November 25, 2025

The Ralph D. Turlington Florida Education Center building, a tall white government structure with horizontal rows of windows, stands against a clear blue sky, viewed from a street intersection below.

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‘Whatever can go wrong with this system has gone wrong’: Audit finds Florida’s voucher program caused funding shortfall for public schools

The audit, encompassing the 2024-2025 school year, was presented this week to lawmakers.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

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Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates commit to appointing scientists or conservationists to wildlife commission

Five out of seven current commissioners have ties to the development industry.

by Noah Bookstein November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

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Once again, Florida election supervisors are asking lawmakers to make it easier to vote by mail

The request was one of just seven that the organization representing Florida’s 67 supervisors of elections made Wednesday to the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

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The wealthiest man in the state legislature enters race to become Florida’s CFO

Dade City Rep. Kevin Steele founded the Tampa software company DataLink Software in 2001 and retired from the company in 2022.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Official portrait of Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady, smiling and wearing glasses and judicial robes, against a backdrop of law books.

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With Canady resignation, DeSantis gets to pick his sixth Florida Supreme Court justice

Canady is considered conservative but in a 2024 opinion agreed to green-light proposed Constitutional Amendment 4 to enshrine abortion access in the state.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

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After 28 years in charge, Nadine Smith is leaving Equality Florida

Smith will be succeeded by Stratton Pollitzer, the organization’s co-founder and deputy director.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

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Federal judge denies initial claim to reinstate Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post

U.S. District Judge Mark Walker indicated that a decision about reinstating the fired employee could change if more information is provided.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

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Union representing Florida college professors challenges syllabi requirements

Kratom byproduct battle heats up in court

DeSantis picks panhandle for public meeting on Florida school vaccinations

Florida pediatricians recall pre-vaccine suffering as Ladapo’s plan to strike mandates stalls

Florida judge rejects request to stop the 2025 bear hunt

Campbell’s says it uses ‘100% real chicken’ after AG Uthmeier moves to investigate

Photos: Here’s the ICE protest that got 31 people arrested outside Miami’s Krome detention center

Florida Republican wants to decriminalize drug testing tools

Judicial panel gives go-ahead to part of lawsuit over allegedly gerrymandered Florida districts

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In Tampa, county leaders say Florida ‘DOGE’ audits lack context, including state mandated spending

Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami

‘Whatever can go wrong with this system has gone wrong’: Audit finds Florida’s voucher program caused funding shortfall for public schools

Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates commit to appointing scientists or conservationists to wildlife commission

Once again, Florida election supervisors are asking lawmakers to make it easier to vote by mail

The wealthiest man in the state legislature enters race to become Florida’s CFO

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