Jun 03 Special Olympics drops vaccine mandate after Florida threatens $27 million fine By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 02 Storm warnings posted for Florida as system that battered Mexico moves into Gulf By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The tropical storm warning extends from Longboat Key on the Gulf Coast across the southern Florida peninsula, including Lake Okeechobee and the Florida Keys. Continue reading
Jun 01 Florida abortion restriction law challenged with lawsuit By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 25 Florida passes condo safety bill in wake of Surfside collapse By Associated Press A bill has been sent to Florida's governor that would require statewide recertification of condominiums over three stories tall, in response to the Surfside building collapse that killed 98 people. Continue reading
May 20 Florida appeals court reinstates DeSantis congressional map that could favor Republicans By Associated Press A state appeals court has reinstated a new congressional map drawn by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' staff that could diminish Florida's Black representation in Washington, a week after a lower court judge said the map was unconstitutional. Continue reading
Apr 25 Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The law creates an Office of Election Crimes and Security under the Florida Department of State to review fraud allegations and conduct preliminary investigations. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: Biden welcomes Stanley Cup champions, Tampa Bay Lightning, to the White House By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press Biden avoided politics in honoring the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the Stanley Cup in each of the past two seasons. It was a rare break for the president amid his administration's response to Russia's war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 22 Voting rights groups sue over Florida congressional map By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The suit alleges the new map violates provisions of the Florida Constitution that prohibit districts from diluting the electoral power of minorities and from being drawn to benefit one political party over another. Continue reading
Apr 21 Florida Legislature passes congressional map over Black lawmaker protest By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Florida's Legislature has approved a congressional map pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis over the strong objections of Black and Democratic lawmakers. Continue reading
Apr 21 Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press 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."… Continue reading