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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Florida's Fight for Fairness: Lawmakers Challenge Attorney General's Move

Florida's Black lawmakers are not happy. They say the state's attorney general is playing politics with people's lives. The attorney general, James Uthmeier, released an opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He said many state laws that help Black businesses and promote diversity are unconstitution

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Florida's Big Move: Redrawing the Political Map

Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Mixing Religion and Education: A Florida Leader's Controversial Move

In a recent letter to Florida's education community, the state's education chief, Anastasios Kamoutsas, decided to share a biblical quote. He picked Proverbs 22:6, which talks about guiding children in the right path. But why did he feel the need to bring religion into a government communication? T

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Dec 20 2025OPINION

Florida's Political Shifts and Student Journalism: A Closer Look

Florida's political landscape is changing fast. Governor Ron DeSantis is making waves as he runs for president. His recent moves in the state legislature are shaping Florida's future. But what does this mean for students and journalists? Student journalists are also making their mark. The Alligator

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Florida's Bold Move: Labeling a US Muslim Group as a Terrorist Organization

Florida has taken a significant step by labeling the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a foreign terrorist organization. This decision, made by Governor Ron DeSantis, follows a similar action taken by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. It's important to note that only the federal government h

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Oct 25 2025HEALTH

Florida's Health Care Crossroads: The Affordable Care Act's Uncertain Future

Florida stands at a critical juncture regarding health care. The state has the highest number of people enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, with nearly 4. 7 million residents relying on this coverage. However, the enhanced subsidies that have made these plans affordable are set to expire at

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Florida's New Detention Center: A Controversial Move in the Everglades

Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new detention center has opened its doors. This facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" has started housing immigrants. The name is a nod to the infamous Alcatraz Island, known for its harsh conditions. The center is part of a broader effort to enforce immigrat

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Florida's New Migrant Detention Center: A Controversial Move

Florida has recently set up a new migrant detention center in the Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz. " This facility is part of a broader effort to increase the number of beds for detaining migrants nationwide. The center is located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, a remo

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Jun 04 2025EDUCATION

The University of Florida's Presidential Pick Faces Backlash

The University of Florida had a plan to appoint Santa Ono as their new president. Ono is well-known in academic circles. However, the state college board had other ideas. They voted against his appointment. The main issue? Ono's past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Florida's New Immigration Laws: A Deep Dive

Florida has just made some big changes to its immigration laws. The state is now spending a lot of money to enforce these new rules. The state will spend nearly 300 million dollars to hire more than 50 new law enforcement officers. These officers will focus on immigration. The money will also be use

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