city in Flagler County, Florida, United States
DeSantis puts final stamp on Florida law blocking kids from social media: The new law is similar to efforts in other states, and will almost assuredly be met by ...
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Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.
- Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.
- The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.
- Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
Why Florida doesn’t have wind energy, but lawmakers want to curb it anyway: A Florida bill nearing passage would ban offshore wind turbines in state waters.
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/06/why-florida-doesnt-have-wind-energy-but-lawmakers-want-to-curb-it-anyway/
Despite conservative outrage, Florida could make it easier to sue media: The idea was first proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Commentary | Speaker Renner: We trust parents, not social media giants: Big Tech and their allies are promoting the false-promise of a parental opt-in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/19/commentary-speaker-renner-we-trust-parents-not-social-media-giants/
Where to play golf in Northeast Florida: The First Coast from Jacksonville Beach south to Daytona Beach
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Florida House speaker, DeSantis look at ‘alternatives’ to bill barring kids under 16 from social media
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/florida-house-speaker-desantis-look-at-alternatives-to-bill-barring-kids-under-16-from-social-media/
Kids would be banned from social media until 16 under Florida proposal: Every Floridian who wants to use social media would have to submit some sort of ID ...
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Proposed Florida ban on social media for children will be tweaked: House Speaker Paul Renner said lawmakers will revise a bill aimed at keeping children off ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/02/proposed-florida-ban-on-social-media-for-children-will-be-tweaked/
A social media ban for kids? Here’s why courts likely would stop that in Florida: If the idea of showing an ID to use social media doesn’t sound appealing ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/25/a-social-media-ban-for-kids-heres-why-courts-likely-would-stop-that-in-florida/
Florida Senate approves $800 million health care package: Florida Senate approves sweeping health care legislation
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/18/florida-senate-approves-sweeping-health-care-legislation/
House panel backs banning social media accounts for kids under 16: The Florida House on Thursday began moving forward with a plan to restrict minors’ use of ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/11/house-panel-backs-banning-social-media-accounts-for-kids-under-16/
Top lawmakers won’t back near-total abortion ban or end to universal voting by mail
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/10/top-lawmakers-wont-back-near-total-abortion-ban-or-end-to-universal-voting-by-mail/
Florida lawmaker again seeks to lower rifle-buying age to 18: A House Republican on Thursday renewed an attempt to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for people ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/04/florida-lawmaker-again-seeks-to-lower-rifle-buying-age-to-18/
Will curbing social media help kids’ mental health? Florida may try.: A top priority this session is restricting social media for kids. But the research is mixed ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/12/social-media-ban-teens-depression-suicide-studies-facebook-instagram-tiktok/
Florida Senate in position to pass sweeping health care bill: The Florida Senate is poised to pass a wide-ranging health care plan that includes trying to boost ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/11/florida-senate-in-position-to-pass-sweeping-health-care-bill/
Social media can harm kids. Florida must act to break its grip on children | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article284536845.html
Stopping ruinous court merger plan is the right verdict | Editorial: House Speaker Paul Renner's court consolidation idea would have made justice less ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/28/editorial-killing-a-court-consolidation-plan-was-the-right-thing-to-do/
Man steals cash drawer from Walmart, then posts photo in same shirt, US cops say: A man accused of stealing a cash register from a Walmart was caught after some ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/01/15/man-steals-cash-drawer-from-walmart-then-posts-photo-in-same-shirt-us-cops-say
Possible tornadoes cause damage in Flagler County, Clearwater: The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said a tornado was reported Thursday morning in the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/12/2-possible-tornadoes-cause-damage-in-clearwater/
Eleven students have been arrested following a massive brawl at a Palm Coast, Florida high school. Three received felony charges ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/11-high-school-students-arrested-massive-brawl-middle/story
DeSantis' chartered jet trade mission around the world cost nearly $1.6 million
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Florida leaders must do more on property insurance, speaker-designate says: “Do I believe we’re done with property insurance?” Speaker-designate Daniel Perez ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/18/florida-leaders-must-do-more-on-property-insurance-speaker-designate-says/
Boy was in room as mom had drug-fueled sex with 2 men and one died, Florida cops say
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Worker was denied a private space to pump breast milk at Florida resort, feds say
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Boy was in room as mom had drug-fueled sex with 2 men and one died, Florida cops say
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Hurricane Idalia Makes Landfall in Florida: Live Updates: The eye of the Category 3 hurricane came ashore along a sparsely populated area of the state’s Gulf ...
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Quick Glance: Biden to Travel to Florida After Hurricane Idalia
- President Joe Biden plans to travel to Florida on Saturday morning following the state's devastation from Hurricane Idalia earlier this week.
- Biden informed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of the declaration.
- The White House stated that this morning, President Biden called Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to inform him that he has signed a Major Disaster Declaration and ordered all available federal resources to help with the continued response to Tropical Storm Idalia.
- Biden has spoken with DeSantis multiple times before and during the hurricane.
2 Florida men sentenced for Capitol riot including 1 for pepper-spraying police: A Florida man prosecutors say is affiliated with the Proud Boys extremist group ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/07/capitol-rioter-linked-to-proud-boys-gets-5-years-in-prison-for-pepper-spraying-police/
Speaker Renner: Property insurance forecast brightened by legislative reforms | Opinion
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/18/speaker-renner-property-insurance-forecast-brightened-by-legislative-reforms-commentary/
A Florida contractor paid $48,000 after shorting workers on overtime pay, Labor says
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Alligator in a trash can? Cops get creative trying to catch gator in Florida driveway
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19-year-old with knives causes lockdown when mom won’t go to GameStop, Florida cops say
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Lawmakers back plan that bans ‘ESG’ standards in government investments: The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit ...
orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-florida-bans-esg-investments-20230419-un7x54aedfhqvj4c44w46gmsay-story.html
Man In US Points Gun At Woman's Head After Car Backs Into His Driveway: The incident took place in the Palm Coast area and the car involved was a Ford ...
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Mom who vanished outside bowling alley is found dead in sunken car, Florida cops say
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article274746576.html
DeSantis wants state investigation into Disney power play: GOP governor requests a “thorough review and investigation” by state officials.
politico.com/news/2023/04/03/desantis-wants-state-investigation-into-disney-power-play-00090191
Quick Glance: Newsom meets students from New College of Florida in Florida
- California Governor Gavin Newsom visits Florida as part of his red-state tour to fight against rising authoritarianism.
- Newsom meets with students and faculty members from the New College of Florida, which is embroiled in Governor Ron DeSantis's culture wars and higher education overhaul.
- DeSantis's actions against New College have harmed its students and jeopardized their education.
- Newsom accuses DeSantis of bullying and intimidating vulnerable communities.
DeSantis signs massive school voucher expansion into law: At a bill signing at Christopher Columbus High, a private boys’ school in Miami, Gov ...
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DeSantis signs ‘big deal’ voucher bill, making all Florida students eligible for scholarships
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Quick Glance: Disney uses a royal family clause to thwart Ron DeSantis' Florida power play.
- DeSantis also proposed renaming the area the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and establishing a new board of supervisors to oversee it.
- Florida lawmakers have objected to the new agreement, vowing to find a legal way to repeal or void it.
- "All agreements signed between Disney and the District were appropriate, and were discussed and approved in open, noticed public forums in compliance with Florida's Government in the Sunshine law," The Walt Disney World Resort said in a statement.
- The Florida Legislature established it so that Disney could build the infrastructure for Walt Disney World at no cost to Florida taxpayers.
Here’s where Florida Legislature stands at halfway point: Lawmakers have passed some high-profile bills so far, but major issues remain to be resolved.
orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-florida-legislature-halfway-point-issues-20230406-nkz342ff5fgurjjk5c6jklofoe-story.html
10 big issues tackled by the 2023 Florida Legislature: Here are snapshots of 10 big issues that Florida lawmakers took on during the 2023 regular session.
orlandosentinel.com/2023/05/05/10-big-issues-tackled-by-the-2023-florida-legislature
Here’s where Florida Legislature stands at halfway point: Lawmakers have passed some high-profile bills so far, but major issues remain to be resolved.
sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/os-ne-florida-legislature-halfway-point-issues-20230406-nkz342ff5fgurjjk5c6jklofoe-story.html
Florida Senate President Passidomo opposes lowering rifle-buying age to 18: A bill in the House is backed by Speaker Paul Renner.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/03/15/passidomo-guns-senate-nra-rifles-age/
Paid articlePaid Senate’s Passidomo opposes lowering rifle-buying age to 18: Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, said Wednesday she does not support a proposal to ...
orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-passidomo-opposes-gun-age-change-20230315-uxbdldcf3zcvbazvi4jaobrlcu-story.html
Student accused of attacking teacher's aide over Nintendo Switch held on $1 million bail
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/28/florida-high-school-nintendo-switch-attack/11363828002/
10 big issues to watch in Florida’s 2023 legislative session: The session begins next Tuesday.
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Paid articlePaid DeSantis ponders ending AP classes for Florida students: Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to ban Advanced Placement courses and the SAT college exams for high ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: DeSantis says Florida may be able to do without the College Board, AP classes, and the SAT test.
- Ron DeSantis has stated that the state's relationship with the College Board, the private company that administers those courses and the SAT exam, should be reconsidered.
- "This College Board, like, nobody elected them to anything," DeSantis said at a press conference in Naples on Monday.
- Florida, like Disney, has long had a close relationship with the College Board.
- "Of course, our universities can or can't accept College Board courses for credit, maybe they'll do others."
High schooler pummels unconscious aide for taking his Nintendo Switch, Florida cops say
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article272572557.html
In nursing homes, the impoverished live their final days on pennies: A half-century-old bit of American bureaucracy is leaving hundreds of thousands of nursing ...
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He was having surgery and feared the worst. So he made a deal with a Florida baker
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How rare was the orca stranding on a Florida beach? It’s the first on record.: Just 24 hours after the stranding, biologists determined the whale likely died ...
tampabay.com/news/environment/2023/01/12/how-rare-was-orca-stranding-florida-beach-its-first-record/
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A ghost track you’ve never heard of: Palm Coast International: This is the story of a ghost track that you may never have heard of: Palm Coast International.
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Florida Student Arrested for Aggravated Battery After Attacking Employee Over Nintendo Switch
techtimes.com/articles/288228/20230226/florida-student-arrested-aggravated-battery-attacking-employee-nintendo-switch.htm
Killer whale dies after grounding itself on Florida beach: Wildlife officials in Florida are investigating the death of a female killer whale that grounded ...
cnn.com/2023/01/11/us/killer-whale-beaches-orca-florida/
21-foot orca whale dies on Central Florida park, deputies say: A 21-foot orca whale died in a Central Florida park Wednesday morning.
orlandosentinel.com/news/florida/os-ne-21-foot-orca-dies-on-central-florida-beach-deputies-say-20230111-svlzsteuirdv5of7zepd2ewicm-story.html
Killer whale dies after beaching itself on Florida coast: A 21-foot killer whale has died after beaching itself on the Atlantic coast in Central Florida ...
sun-sentinel.com/news/florida/fl-ne-killer-whale-dies-20230112-nqocnslf2ngbhgvidifl6nwxdm-story.html
Florida: 10ft alligator spotted swimming in the sea towards beach: An alligator was filmed casually swimming towards the shores of Palm Beach, Florida.
metro.co.uk/2022/12/22/florida-10ft-alligator-spotted-swimming-in-sea-towards-beach-17983248/
Bail reform becomes DeSantis’ latest deceptive target | Editorial: DeSantis and others are pretending that bail reform poses a threat to public safety ...
orlandosentinel.com/opinion/editorials/os-op-bail-reform-florida-editorial-20230131-o2zyyztpufaktmqnzbbgapgd3e-story.html
Paid articlePaid Freedom and opportunity is the Florida Way | Commentary: Florida House Speaker Paul Renner talks about Florida's focus on liberty and prosperity — and about the ...
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Paid articlePaid A century later, not all remember Rosewood | Editorial: The denial of Florida's racist past is itself racism, in the same sense that Holocaust denial is ...
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