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At least three additional Black farmers could be in line for medical-marijuana licenses as part of a wide-ranging Department of Health bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed this week.

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Black farmers could get medical-marijuana licenses under bill signed by DeSantis

June 21, 2024 at 2:10 p.m.

At least three additional Black farmers could be in line for medical-marijuana licenses as part of a wide-ranging Department of Health bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed this week.

A measure (SB 556) that will allow banks to delay disbursing money if employees believe that seniors or “vulnerable” adults could be getting financially exploited has been signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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DeSantis signs law designed to protect seniors from financial scams

May 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

A measure (SB 556) that will allow banks to delay disbursing money if employees believe that seniors or “vulnerable” adults could be getting financially exploited has been signed into law...

Death penalty juror change creates 'game of chance' for resentencings, groups argue.

Death penalty jury change creates ‘game of chance’ for resentencings, groups argue

May 30, 2024 at 12:46 p.m.

Death penalty juror change creates 'game of chance' for resentencings, groups argue.

A man sentenced to death for killing an Orlando police officer in 2017 has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing a prosecutor misled jurors during sentencing proceedings.

Orlando cop killer sentenced to death appeals to US Supreme Court

May 24, 2024 at 10:29 a.m.

A man sentenced to death for killing an Orlando police officer in 2017 has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing a prosecutor misled jurors during sentencing proceedings.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday which challenged Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell.

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Worrell suspension by DeSantis

May 23, 2024 at 4:11 p.m.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday which challenged Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell.

Plaintiffs have dropped for now a federal lawsuit challenging how the state carried out a 2018 constitutional amendment to restore the voting rights of felons who have completed their sentences after the state said it would propose new rules for determining eligibility.

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Felon voting-rights group drops lawsuit after state plans to develop eligibility rules

May 15, 2024 at 11:23 a.m.

Plaintiffs have dropped for now a federal lawsuit challenging how the state carried out a 2018 constitutional amendment to restore the voting rights of felons who have completed their sentences...

Moms, law-enforcement officers and veterans are part of a new $5 million statewide ad campaign supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida.

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Florida recreational marijuana supporters launch $5M ad campaign for Amendment 3

May 14, 2024 at 12:43 p.m.

Moms, law-enforcement officers and veterans are part of a new $5 million statewide ad campaign supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida.

The Florida Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand of an Osceola County circuit judge after an investigative panel found “significant” delays in his handling of cases.

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Florida Supreme Court reprimands Osceola judge for delayed rulings

May 10, 2024 at 10:57 a.m.

The Florida Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand of an Osceola County circuit judge after an investigative panel found “significant” delays in his handling of cases.

Measures to toughen penalties for street racing and bolster school safety were among bills Gov. Ron DeSantis signed late Monday.

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Florida toughens its street-racing, school-safety laws

May 7, 2024 at 10:31 a.m.

Measures to toughen penalties for street racing and bolster school safety were among bills Gov. Ron DeSantis signed late Monday.

A Northeast Florida hospital system has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle allegations involving discounts offered to certain Medicare beneficiaries.

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Florida hospital system, feds reach $1.5 million settlement over Medicare discounts

May 6, 2024 at 4:40 p.m.

A Northeast Florida hospital system has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle allegations involving discounts offered to certain Medicare beneficiaries.

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