Big mess on campus and another secret DeSantis deal | Editorial
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Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando city commissioner accused of stealing 96-year-old's money
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Florida Supreme Court hands down two key abortion decisions: The Florida Supreme Court in two rulings Monday upheld the state’s 15-week abortion ban ...
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DeSantis says abortion amendment ‘overrides’ Florida parental consent laws. Is he right?
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Disney's self-government status: agreement with US state of Florida: Disney and Florida's governor have been in a bitter dispute since 2022 ...
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