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Florida's public list of sex buyers removed from state website after 3 years
A public database in Florida meant to thwart human trafficking by posting the names and mugshots of people convicted of paying for sex no longer exists. Read More.
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Florida Senate OKs school ‘deregulation’ but keeps third-grade reading test
The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a suite of bills aimed at “deregulation” of public schools, with one measure undergoing a significant change that nixed a provision related to the state’s third-grade literacy policy after it was heavily criticized by former Gov. Jeb Bush. Read More.
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Florida Consumers May See Car Prices Drop In 2024
For consumers looking to buy a vehicle, Cox Automotive has come out with their 2024 forecast which suggest prices could decline this year. Read More.
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DeSantis Orders Florida Universities to Expedite Transfer Process for Jewish Students Facing Persecution
Governor Ron DeSantis directed the State University System of Florida and the Florida College System to waive certain transfer application requirements for Jewish students who have a “well-founded fear of antisemitic persecution” at their current institution. Read More.
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Another SUV stolen with child inside
It's happened again. Another incident where a parent left a child in their car unlocked while they went inside a convenience store and someone hopped in and drove off. Read More.
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West of Boca, county planners and residents say new synagogue will be traffic nightmare
Supporters of the Chabad project say a variance is needed because the lot is too small. County staff argued the hardship was self-imposed by the owner. Read More.
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Mike Waltz: Defense Secretary Austin should be 'relieved' for week-long disappearance
Reacting to the revelation of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin being hospitalized for a short period of time without giving the president or the public notice, Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz said any other commanding officer would have been "relieved." Read More.
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Republican plan would eliminate almost all mail voting in Florida
A state senator who is one of the Republican Party’s leaders on voting issues has introduced legislation that would all-but-eliminate mail voting in Florida, affecting millions of people who’ve come to prefer filling out their ballots at home rather than lining up at polling stations. Read More.
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Florida May Increase Penalties For Illegal Immigrants
A new report by FAIR, Federation for American Immigration Reform, shows the Biden administration’s open borders policies could rush in a total of 11.5 million illegal immigrants by the end of President’s term. Read More.
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Florida lawmakers file to protect children from sexual predators
Multiple Florida lawmakers Wednesday filed legislation aimed at protecting children from sexual predators. Read More.
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Federal Judge Slams Florida Virtual School In Newly Released Ruling
In a harshly-worded ruling last week, a Florida federal judge slammed the government-run Florida Virtual School (FLVS), calling it a “trademark bully,” rejecting a lawsuit FLVS pursued for years against one its private competitors, K12 Inc. Read More.
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Property insurance fraud a growing problem in Florida
Upcoming legislative session to address several bills related to property insurance Read More.
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Broward School Board rejects proposal for new district police force
The Broward County school district is unlikely to form a full-scale police department any time soon. Read More.
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Proposed bill banning social media for teens in Florida may be difficult to enforce
A new bill is looking to ban children under the age of 16 from social media in Florida. Read More.

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