Author: Leslie Bolden
Tech Industry Takes Aim At Florida Law
Pointing to a “compendium of First Amendment problems,” industry groups on Monday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a 2021 Florida law that [...]
Judge Blocks Subpoenas In Florida Migrant Records Fight
A Leon County circuit judge has rejected subpoenas that sought to force two top aides to Gov. Ron DeSantis to testify in a public-records lawsuit [...]
Trump Backs Florida In Tech Law Fight
Former President Donald Trump has filed a brief at the U.S. Supreme Court backing Florida in a battle about a 2021 state law that placed restrict [...]
Judge Refuses To Block Florida Education Law
A federal judge has refused to block school districts from carrying out a new state law that restricts instruction on gender identity and sexual [...]
Judge Weighs Shielding Lawmakers, DeSantis Admin On Florida Congressional Redistricting
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday heard arguments in disputes about whether state lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration should be sh [...]
Florida Democrats Seek To Block Part Of Elections Law
A federal judge will hear arguments next week in a challenge by the Florida Democratic Party to part of a new elections law dealing with canvassi [...]
Hurricane Ian Agriculture Losses In Florida Could Hit $1.56B
With its combination of punishing wind and widespread flooding, Hurricane Ian caused up to $1.56 billion in estimated losses for the state’s agri [...]
Courts Ponder Benefits In Florida Social Security In Vitro Fertilization Case
In March 2013, 17 months after her husband died, Kathleen Steele gave birth to a child conceived through in vitro fertilization.
Steele used a [...]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Dominates In Campaign Cash
Entering the final weeks of the 2022 campaign, Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a massive financial advantage over Democratic challenger Charlie Crist.
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Feds Deny Increased Gopher Tortoise Protections In Florida
Concluding that the animals are “not in danger of extinction,” federal wildlife officials Tuesday rejected listing gopher tortoises in Florida as [...]