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DeSantis warns Florida amendment will strip parental consent rights for underaged abortions
Gov. Ron DeSantis again called on Florida voters to vote "no" on an abortion ballot initiative to protect abortion up to around 24 weeks, which he warned fully amends the Florida Constitution, which cannot be done "willy-nilly." Read More.
Florida Joins Other States Suing To Block Biden, EPA’s Green New Deal-Inspired Emissions Rules
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined a coalition of state attorney generals to file suit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its new regulations on emissions for gas-powered passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles. Moody said the new rules impose “unworkable emissions standards.” Read More.
Tallahassee Community College will have a new name and a new look this year
Tallahassee Community College (TCC) will soon be known as Tallahassee State College. Read More.
Juvenile arrested after shooting into a car with a 5-year-old inside
Pahokee teenager charged with attempted murder after shooting into a vehicle that occupied a young child. Read More.
House approves: 'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic
Israel National News reports that the US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning the chant “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic, Fox News reported. Read More.
Fiscal conservative, pro-police Iliana Jones flips Central Florida commissioner seat
Winter Garden City Commissioner Ron Mueller lost his reelection bid Tuesday night with the victory of Iliana Jones in District 2. Read More.
Senate Democrats kill impeachment trial of DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas in unprecedented move
The Senate on Wednesday ended the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Read More.
Man 1 of 7 arrested in Colombian theft ring targeting Asian business owners
A 20-year-old undocumented immigrant is one of seven arrested after police said the group participated in a Colombian theft ring that targeted Asian business owners, including one in Port St. Lucie. Read More.
Florida Man Charged with Sex Trafficking Multiple Women and Sexually Assaulting a Minor in New York
An indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn, New York, today charging a Florida man with sex trafficking multiple women and coercion and enticement of a minor. Read More.
School Choice constitutional ammendment to appear on November ballot
If ratified by voters, the proposal would change the constitution to permit the general assembly to allow public tax dollars to “provide financial support for the education of students outside the system of common schools.” Read More.
A new real estate trend? Shopping malls converted into residential units in South Florida
According to Forbes, the Urban Land Institute and National Multifamily Housing Council Research Foundation estimate that there is 1 billion square feet of obsolete retail in the US. Read More.
New School Safety Dashboard pulls back curtain on statewide safety data
The University of Florida, along with Safe Schools for Alex, an organization started by the father of Parkland shooting victim Alex Schachter, have released a new, comprehensive school safety dashboard. It provides information on everything from violence in schools to mental health resources. Read More.
Six arrested, numerous traffic violations issued in 'Operation Hot Wheels' crackdown
Six people were arrested and dozens of citations were issued following another "Operation Hot Wheels" crackdown. Read More.
The Resilience of the Jewish Spirit: A Passover Reflection by Steve Rosenberg
As the festival of Passover approaches, Jewish communities around the world prepare to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt, a foundational event that symbolizes liberation and freedom. Read More.
Hundreds of antisemitic, Islamophobic incidents happened in Florida last year, reports say
Florida saw more than 400 antisemitic incidents in 2023, a dramatic increase over the previous year. Read More.
