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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.

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.

How Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law regulates school lessons on gender, sexual orientation

By John Yang, Ebony Joseph

A controversial new law went into effect in Florida this week. Coined by opponents as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, it forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for kindergarten through third grade. But those who oppose the bill…

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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.

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 passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill despite protests

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Florida lawmakers have passed a bill to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

Florida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kids

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

In Florida, new virus policy recommendations discourage mask-wearing and direct physicians to exercise their own judgment when treating virus patients.