Politics Aug 18 Florida Gov. DeSantis’ election police unit announces 20 voter fraud cases Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced criminal charges against 20 people for illegally voting in 2020, the first major public move from the Republican's new election police unit.
Education Aug 15 ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law brings worry, confusion to Florida schools Educators are cautiously making changes as they wait to see how the new law governing lessons on gender and sexual orientation will be interpreted and enforced.
Politics Aug 04 Florida governor suspends Tampa prosecutor for pledging not to enforce abortion ban Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended the elected state prosecutor of Tampa for pledging not to enforce the state's new 15-week abortion ban and for supporting gender transition treatments for minors.
Politics Jul 17 No major problems with ballot drop boxes in 2020, AP survey finds ATLANTA — The expanded use of drop boxes for mailed ballots during the 2020 election did not lead to any widespread problems, according to an Associated Press survey of state election officials across the U.S. that revealed no cases of…
Nation Jul 05 Mississippi judge won’t block law banning most abortions As attorneys argued about abortion laws across the South on Tuesday, a Mississippi judge rejected a request by the state’s only abortion clinic to temporarily block a law that would ban most abortions.
Nation Jul 02 Texas Supreme Court blocks a lower court order that allowed abortions It was not immediately clear whether the clinics in Texas that resumed performing abortions just days ago would halt services again following the ruling late Friday night. A hearing is scheduled for later this month.
Nation Jun 03 Special Olympics drops vaccine mandate after Florida threatens $27 million fine The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.
Politics Jun 01 Florida abortion restriction law challenged with lawsuit Planned Parenthood and other health centers filed the case Wednesday in state court in Tallahassee alleging the law violates the state Constitution. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 15-week ban into law in April.
Politics Apr 25 Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit The law creates an Office of Election Crimes and Security under the Florida Department of State to review fraud allegations and conduct preliminary investigations.
Economy Apr 21 Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."…