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Florida Sued Over Ban On Early Voting On College Campuses
A Florida voting rights group and university students from two schools sued the state's chief election official on Monday over a 4-year-old edict banning the use of college buildings as early voting sites.
Florida Democrats Fail In Bid To Get More Money For Schools
Democratic legislators have failed in their bid to force the Republican-controlled Legislature to give more money to public schools. Two South Florida Democrats were trying to get legislators to hold a special session to change this year's school budget.
Florida’s Expensive Race For Governor Highlights Lax Laws
Florida’s wide-open race for governor won’t be decided for another six months, but it’s already triggered a wave of expensive television ad buys from groups taking advantage of gray areas in the state’s campaign finance laws.
Police Arrest Fleeing Florida Man When His Pants Fall Down
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida motorist trying to elude police didn’t get too far when he bailed out of his pickup truck....
Florida Sues 5 Major Drug Companies Over Opioids
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi launched a "comprehensive" lawsuit Tuesday aimed at punishing several major drug manufacturers and distributors, contending they were responsible for "pain and destruction" and a surge in opioid overdose deaths.
2 Alligators Found Dead With Tails Missing In Florida
MYAKKA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Two alligators have been found dead with their tails missing in Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told...
Florida’s Path To Legalized Sports Betting Is Complicated
Florida's Path To Legalized Sports Betting Is Complicated . There is a great many moving parts to be worked out before Florida could be in the sports betting business.
150-Pound Sea Turtle Released Off Florida Keys
Hundreds of spectators applauded hospital staff Saturday as they released “Judy,” a 150-pound juvenile sea turtle that was found entangled in a fishing trap line off the Lower Keys in early February.
Fun In The Sun: WalletHub Ranks Florida 4th In ‘Fun States’
In news not likely to come as a shock to anyone who lives in Florida, the Sunshine State was ranked fourth in the United States in the category of “fun” by WalletHub. Florida is behind only California, New York and Nevada according to these rankings.
Federal Court Sides With Florida In Voting Rights Battle
With time running out, a federal appeals court late Wednesday sided with Florida in an escalating battle over the state’s process for restoring voting rights for former prisoners.
