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FEMA fires employee who told workers to avoid homes with Trump signs after hurricane

By Associated Press

A Federal Emergency Management Agency worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors not to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, the agency's leader said in a statement Saturday.

Florida rejects abortion and marijuana ballot measures as state sees major shift to the right

By Stephany Matat, Associated Press

Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who used state resources and campaigned heavily to defeat the issues.

WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention

By Associated Press

DeSantis said the country needs to vote out President Biden saying he has failed as a leader.

Ron DeSantis expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, source tells AP

By Thomas Beaumont, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now planning to address former President Donald Trump’s nominating convention next week, an apparent reversal from just one day earlier when he was expected not to give a speech.

Federal judge throws out Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

Senior Judge Robert Hinkle ruled Tuesday that the state went too far when it barred transgender minors from being prescribed puberty blockers and hormonal treatments with their parents' permission.

Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks after fight with DeSantis appointees ends

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The five DeSantis-appointed supervisors who oversee the Disney World district on Wednesday gave initial approval to the development agreement that both sides had agreed to negotiate after a March settlement ended their state court lawsuits.

Former rivals Trump and DeSantis make peace and discuss fundraising for former president's campaign

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The meeting, which lasted three hours, was organized to help the men bury the hatchet and discuss potential joint fundraising efforts.

DeSantis allies, Disney reach settlement in lawsuit over park's governing district

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The agreement ends almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors

By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds.

Under 'Don't Say Gay' settlement, Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The settlement, reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys, clarifies what is allowed in Florida classrooms following passage two years ago of the law prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.