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Florida governor signs law banning abortions after 15 weeks

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The new law deals a significant blow to abortion access in the South, where Florida has provided wider access to the procedure than its regional neighbors.

Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law that he says suppresses Black voters

By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

A federal judge has struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, citing what he said were subtle tactics by the Republican-led government to suppress Black voters.

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Critics call it the "Don't Say Gay" law and say its true intent is to marginalize LGBTQ people and their families.

Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes Republican-drawn congressional maps

By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

The veto puts more pressure on the Republican-dominated Legislature to approve a map and resolve any resulting lawsuits before the June 13 to 17 qualifying period for federal candidates.

WATCH: Governor Ron DeSantis gives remarks as he signs into law Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

LGBTQ+ parents fear their children will have to hide their families at school under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill

By Sara Luterman, The 19th

Vague language in the bill leaves LGBTQ+ parents worried their children will be stifled.

Florida 'Don't say gay bill' signed by Gov. Ron Desantis

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

DeSantis weighs in on college swim competition, signing proclamation denouncing trans athlete

By Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is jumping into the conversation about a transgender swimmer who won a collegiate title by declaring the runner-up as the real winner.

Florida House approves creation of a police force to pursue voter fraud

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Voter fraud is rare and generally detected. There is also widespread consensus among election officials and experts that there was no fraud that could have impacted results in the last presidential election.

Florida's starving manatees fed 55 tons of lettuce after pollution killed seagrass

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Officials have now fed more than 55 tons of lettuce to starving Florida manatees as part of an experimental program to help the animals since their natural food is being destroyed by water pollution.