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Florida open-carry laws: Ban no longer enforceable, AG James Uthmeier says
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FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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FLORIDA - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is telling law enforcement agencies and prosecuting authorities to stop enforcing the state's decades-old ban on openly carrying firearms, after a court ruling declared the prohibition...
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Florida Democrat fears DOGE could strike support for LGBTQ programs
TAMPA — During his time in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been aggressive in vetoing appropriations in the state budget for LGBTQ programs. Cognizant of that fact, some Democratic legislators say, they’ve been able to continue support for those...
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Florida AG declares open carry 'law of the state' following court decision
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Naples Daily News - Florida
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A Florida appeals court ruled the state's ban on openly carrying firearms is unconstitutional. The Florida Sheriffs Association advised all 67 county sheriffs not to enforce the open carry ban. Private property owners can still ban firearms, and...
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Florida utility regulators nix 'counter proposal' in FPL rate case
As they consider a proposed settlement that would increase Florida Power & Light's base electric rates, state regulators will not take up a "counter proposal" offered by opponents. Florida Public Service Commission Chairman Mike La Rosa on Friday...
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Florida, Texas, or Ohio Contest Rules – Week of 9/16/25
These are rules for Lazer 99.3 Greg Morton Ticket Giveaway. Listeners can win by being the first caller at 413-526-9932 after cue to call is given to correctly identify which state (Florida, Texas, or Ohio) the story is from. The cue to call will...
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Florida Blue, BayCare negotiations could cause patients to lose their doctors
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Blue and BayCare are currently in negotiations to reach an agreement that will keep BayCare hospitals, doctors, and facilities in network for Florida Blue patients. Florida Blue released a statement on its website and sent a...
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Florida health insurance premiums set to double by 2026
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Islander News - Florida
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Health insurance rates will increase sharply for the 4 million-plus Floridians who rely on so-called Obamacare plans or small employer health insurance coverage in the coming weeks, according to data released by the Florida Office of Insurance...
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Florida AG says open carry ban no longer enforceable after court ruling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s attorney general is telling law enforcement and prosecutors to stop enforcing the state’s decades-old ban on openly carrying firearms, after a court ruling declared the prohibition unconstitutional. In a letter sent...
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Florida issues official notice about school vaccine mandate changes
It’s official: the Florida Department of Health is beginning to create the rule that will get rid of some vaccine mandates in Florida. The agency filed a Notice of Development of Rulemaking on immunization requirements for public and nonpublic...
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Florida Rep. Brian Mast’s Bill Seeks Passport Revocation For Supporters Of Terrorism
New legislation, the ‘Department of State Policy Provisions Act,’ introduced by Rep. Brian Mast, introduces sweeping changes to foreign aid, diplomatic security, and international relations, with a focus on passport revocation for those providing...
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Florida rep calls for firing, defunding of those celebrating Charlie Kirk assassination
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is asking Floridians to report those celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying such...
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Florida bill moves to ban weather modification activities following conspiracy theories
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The Independent Florida Alligator
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White streaks cleaved the Gainesville sky as planes passed overhead. It was a common sight, and the city carried on — except for those who believed those linear trails were the mark of conspiracy. Fears of “chemtrails,” a long-disproven idea that...
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Florida’s season murky after DJ Lagway’s career-worst performance
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The Independent Florida Alligator
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At their own 40-yard line with 29 seconds to go in the first half, the Florida Gators had a chance to double up against No. 3 LSU. The score was tied,10-10, and UF was set to receive the second half kickoff. To that point, it had been an...
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Q&A: Florida Democrats’ gubernatorial front-runner David Jolly on his campaign
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The Independent Florida Alligator
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Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly has previously pledged allegiance to three different political parties. He entered Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race in June as a Democrat to mixed reactions of celebration and chagrin. Jolly started his political...
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‘Open carry is the law of the state,' Florida AG James Uthmeier says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier asked law enforcement and prosecutors on Monday to stop enforcing an open-carry ban after a Florida appeals court ruled that that ban was unconstitutional. The ruling came Sept. 10 in a challenge filed by...
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Mystery surrounds Florida’s new immigration prison
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The Ledger - Florida
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Florida is expanding its immigration detention capacity with federal assistance at a state-run facility. But detainees at state-run facilities like "Deportation Depot" often do not appear in the federal ICE online locator system. The state of...
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Homeowners schedule a 'March on the Capitol' to protest Florida's HOAs
ODESSA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay couple is organizing a march on the state capitol to protest Florida’s homeowners’ associations. Paul and Brandy Miller became so fed up with their HOA they filed a lawsuit, started HOA reform Facebook groups, and are...
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3 To Know: Revised hurricane season; a look at governor’s race
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Marco Eagle - Florida
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1. AccuWeather revises hurricane season prediction AccuWeather has updated its prediction for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, revising its forecast made in March, before the season began. At that time, AccuWeather predicted 2025 could be a...
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Is open carry legal now in Florida? Not, but here’s what sheriffs say
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Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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A Florida appeals court ruled the state's ban on openly carrying firearms is unconstitutional. The Florida Sheriffs Association advised all 67 county sheriffs not to enforce the open carry ban. Private property owners can still ban firearms, and...
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What does Florida's open carry change mean for gun…
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The Gainesville Sun - Florida
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A Florida appeals court ruled the state's ban on the open carry of firearms is unconstitutional. The ruling technically applies to 32 north Florida counties, but sheriffs statewide are advised not to make arrests for open carry. UPDATE: Florida...
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