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“The people of the Gulf Coast know what can happen when you have accidents with oil.”
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Lawmakers face other differences, including issues related to state employees, tax cuts and whether to back away from spending decisions made in recent years.
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The measure passed by an 8-2 vote, but County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava could opt to veto the measure in the next 10 days.
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Critics of the 287(g) program say it fosters fear and distrust of authorities in immigrant communities across Florida.
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In a push to make help more accessible for Floridians in need, Gov. Ron DeSantis is adding a community resource liaison for the Hope Florida program to every sheriff's office in the state.
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"FHP cannot effectively retain troopers or recruit troopers."
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He's known for his socially conservative stances and is a fierce defender of Israel.
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The Republican was appointed to become Florida's chief financial officer in 2017 and won election to the post twice.
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The Republican-controlled Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee voted 12-4 along party lines to support the proposal (HB 955).
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Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory for Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis in the heavily Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November.
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For the third time, the state House has passed a bill lowering the age to buy rifles and shotguns to 18 — but the measure hasn't moved in the Senate
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Lawmakers gave final approval to the redistricting plan in February 2022, and the districts were used in the 2022 elections.
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The measure passed unanimously Tuesday.
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The House version would allow 13-year-olds to work during the summer of the year they turn 14, 16- and 17-year-olds work full time, and ease rules for some 14- and 15-year-olds.