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Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

A six-week ban would give DeSantis an important political win on an issue important with GOP primary voters ahead of his expected White House run.

DeSantis signs bill allowing Floridians to carry concealed guns without a permit

By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

The legislation means training and a background check will not be needed for people to carry concealed guns in public. The state currently has nearly 3 million permit holders.

Former leader Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after 3-month stint in Florida

By Eléonore Hughes, Carla Bridi, Associated Press

Former President Jair Bolsonaro has returned to Brazil after a three-month stint in Florida following his election loss.

DeSantis-appointed oversight board says Disney stripped them of power

By Associated Press

Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.

Florida Republicans advance bills on gender identity, defamation

By Anthony Izaguirre, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

Florida Republicans are advancing a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay."…

DeSantis backing stricter abortion ban in Florida

By Geoff Mulvihill, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Ahead of 2024 presidential bid, DeSantis calls for U.S. to follow Florida's lead

By Brendan Farrington, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech is likely to be more about making a case to lead the country rather than an assessment of Florida's future.

Suspect in Orlando shooting faces more murder charges

By Freida Frisaro, Associated Press

A 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree-murder charges related to a shooting last week that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman, sheriff's officials said Tuesday.

DeSantis signs bill giving him control over Disney district in Florida

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides in its sprawling theme park properties in Florida.

Florida gunman kills 3 in Orlando, including reporter covering shooting

By David Fischer, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press

Florida police say a gunman accused of killing a woman in the Orlando area returned to the neighborhood hours later and shot four more people, killing a journalist covering the original shooting and a 9-year-old child.