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After political battles last year over constitutional amendments, a state House panel approved a bill that focuses on gathering and submitting petition signatures to place measures on the ballot.
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The bill would expand early intervention programs, set up charter schools and fund summer learning for students with autism.
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Said one resident: "I've got a home here that's now not even sitting on its foundation correctly because of the water, and I don't know what to do."
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A total of $2.7 billion was allocated to local cities and counties in January to help with hurricane relief. HUD, which distributes those funds, is facing deep DOGE cuts, but there is no indication that money is at risk.
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The call comes after the Trump administration removed schools as a protected area from immigration enforcement, and the state said schools "should cooperate."
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Yanni Gourde, part of Tampa's 2020 and 2021 title teams, and Oliver Bjorkstrand add valuable depth. But it was costly: Seattle gets first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, a second-rounder this year and Mikey Eyssimont.
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The hemp plant can produce Delta 8 and 10, cannabinoids that have similar intoxicating effects to THC in marijuana.
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Eight condo bills have been filed this session.
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DOGE has already cut $1 billion from the U.S. Department of Education.
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New proposed constitutional amendment in Florida seeks to abolish the office of lieutenant governor and create a commissioner of government efficiency.
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PolitiFact fact-checked DeSantis’ statements about Florida’s insurance rates, workforce, education policy and gun laws. For the Democrats’ response to DeSantis, we fact-checked state Sen. Jason Pizzo’s statement about law enforcement salaries, human trafficking and homeowners insurance.
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House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell says if the state cuts property taxes, the fallout will be on the shoulders of local government
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School officials sent a letter to parents that confirmed a student had been diagnosed with measles.
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Tampa International Airport officials tell spring break travelers to beware the Ides of March — they project a record 101,000 travelers on March 15.