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Florida To Dole Out $105 Million In Federal Dollars For FIFA World Cup Security
The lion’s share, $63 million, will reimburse local law enforcement agencies for overtime costs.

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The lion’s share, $63 million, will reimburse local law enforcement agencies for overtime costs.

‘KidCare is pretty darn important,’ Senate Budget Chairman Ed Hooper says.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to an environmental nonprofit under the state's Unfair Trade Practices Act.
‘There’s obviously a strategy involved’ in timing his release of the details to place before voters, he says.
Gov. DeSantis is both delaying and expanding his call for a special session, set to address redistricting, AI, and vaccines.
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously elected John D. Couriel for a two-year term as chief justice, beginning on July 1.
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Rodríguez has raised a combined total of more than $1 million between his regular campaign account and PAC.
Stories continue to emerge of women with doomed pregnancies who developed life-threatening infections and had to travel to another state.
Florida Gulf Coast University trustees agreed Tuesday to extend President Aysegul Timur's contract for one year by unanimous vote.
Representatives touted the state’s Medicaid and Hope Florida programs as key components in keeping parents and Florida children safe.
The university called it a “historic milestone” for its health system, which is also building a hospital in Panama City Beach.
Warning: This story contains a spoiler regarding ‘The Drama,’ now playing in theaters everywhere.
‘Are we trying to kill people? Is that the point?’ AHF’s Esteban Wood wonders.
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin says he’s ‘pessimistic’ that major property tax reform will take place this year.
There will be no budget negotiations in Tallahassee next week.
The governor’s comment that ‘I think Justice Alito is writing the opinion,’ raised an objection from a redistricting critic.
Calm and slow, led by Watson’s soothing and attentive demeanor, the appointments are unrushed.
‘We have to demonstrate we’re worthy of the public trust that is heading our way,’ the Democratic gubernatorial candidate says.
The bill will not go into effect until January 2027.