CAIR says it will sue over DeSantis listing it as a foreign terrorist organization
A lawyer for the Council on American-Islamic Relations says Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has no constitutional authority to declare an American institution a terrorist group.
Death row inmate Mark Geralds is executed in Florida
Florida has put more people to death than any other state this year, with 18 executions to date in 2025 and one more planned next week.
Florida says three State Parks in Polk need improvements
The Ledger reports on the fixes needed at Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve, Colt Creek State Park and Lake Kissimmee State Park.
A Florida House committee advances a bill on AI and insurance
HB 527 would require humans to make the ultimate decisions about denying insurance claims or reducing claim payments.
The Florida House will consider two health care bills
The bills will include eliminating some regulations and trying to reduce prescription drug prices. The Republican House Speaker said the bills would help carry out President Trump’s health-care vision in the state.
A Democrat wins the Miami mayor’s race over a Republican endorsed by Trump
Eileen Higgins became the first Democrat in nearly 30 years to be elected Miami mayor.
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