Florida News Straight From the Source
“The stifling of democracy, dissent, and free speech displayed on the House floor today was eerily similar to what we experienced when this same legislature rammed through an unconstitutional and unpopular abortion ban earlier this year. [Read more…] about Statement on Florida House passage of Congressional maps from Laura Goodhue, Executive Director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates
Today on the House floor, Representatives Travaris McCurdy (D-Orlando) & Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) are leading a protest against Governor Ron DeSantis’ unprecedented manipulation of the Florida Legislature to abdicate their constitutional duty to draft a constitutional congressional map. [Read more…] about Democratic State Representatives Lead Protest Against DeSantis’ Congressional Redistricting Authoritarian Power Grab
The Florida Department of Health issued non-binding guidance today opposing science-backed health care for transgender kids. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Responds to FL Department of Health Guidance Opposing Affirming Care for Transgender Children
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a special legislative session to ask lawmakers to amend a “social media censorship” law that a Florida judge ruled unconstitutional. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Calls Special Session To Retract Disney Carveout In Unconstitutional Florida Social Media Law
The Reedy Creek district was established in 1966 by the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Representative Kamia Brown Issues Statement on Governor DeSantis’ Retaliation against Disney and Reedy Creek
HCA Florida Capital Hospital, an affiliate of HCA Florida Healthcare has expanded its rehabilitation services through the addition of a Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Center. [Read more…] about HCA Florida Capital Hospital Expands Rehabilitation Services
FDLE agents arrested Craig Allen Kennington, 57, of Lake City, today on five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(5). [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Lake City man for possession of child sexual abuse material
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) and Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) are excited to announce the recent approval of $502.7 million in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funding to be distributed to providers. [Read more…] about APD Home and Community-Based Care Providers to Receive $502.7 Million to Benefit Floridians with Disabilities
A poll of the Legislature for a special session on property insurance today failed due to a lack of support from the majority. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats on Property Insurance Special Session
Last night, after nearly 60 years of racing, the last standardbred race at the Isle Pompano Park took to the track in front of a packed grandstand. [Read more…] about Representative Daley Issues Statement on the Final Night of Live Standardbred Racing at Pompano Park
