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Florida Senate approves bill targeting ‘terrorist’ groups
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (681+ words) Legislation that would allow Florida leaders to designate domestic "terrorist" groups passed the state Senate on Thursday, even as critics warned it could invite costly legal challenges because they believe it tramples on Floridians" First Amendment rights. The proposal would…...
Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (1044+ words) Parents made those claims in a 2024 complaint asking the U.S. Education Department to investigate racial bullying at the Pennridge School District in Pennsylvania. They thought their complaint had the power to make things better. Instead, it became one of thousands sitting…...
Leaders opt against local sales tax hike on 2026 Orange County ballot
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (592+ words) Orange County has abandoned any effort to put a tax measure on the ballot this year. The sudden decision came Monday toward the end of a four-hour-long, special county commission meeting at which the board could not reach consensus on…...
Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats’ redistricting plan as it heads to voters
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (552+ words) Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year's midterm elections. The announcement Thursday comes a day after the state Supreme Court…...
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (476+ words) By MICHELLE L. PRICE and REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press Trump, who said he would nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen.Markwayne Mullin, made the announcement on social media two days after Noem faceda grilling on Capitol Hillfrom GOP members as…...
Marsy’s Law may expand to shield crime victims’ and officers’ identities
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (744+ words) GAINESVILLE " The Florida Legislature is set to pass a measure that would protect the identities of police officers and crime victims, more than two years after the state Supreme Court struck down portions of the legislation known as "Marsy's Law....
Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA require me to clean a roof that I don’t think is dirty?
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (405+ words) Q: Can my association fine me because they're saying my roof is dirty and needs to be power-washed? When I asked them what the guidelines were, they just pointed to the section that said I was responsible for general maintenance under…...
Editorial: Anti-diversity legislation threatens to Make Florida Ugly Again
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (609+ words) Editorial: Anti-diversity legislation threatens to Make Florida Ugly Again'Orlando Sentinel There was a time in Florida when diversity, equity and inclusion were considered to be good things. When it was OK to celebrate the state's vibrant array of cultures. When…...
Fight over Trump’s Iran war powers comes after a long stretch of Congress yielding to presidents
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (1118+ words) Multiple times during Donald Trump's second presidency, Congress has debated his military authority, first in Latin America and now the Middle East. The latest test will come in the GOP-controlled House on Thursday after the Senate voted down a Democratic…...
Superhero-style slurps dominate at SLAP! Hand-Ripped Noodles | Review
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (128+ words) Superhero-style slurps dominate at SLAP! Hand-Ripped Noodles | Review'Orlando Sentinel NASA finds source of Artemis II problem that forced rollback from the launch pad Feds want alleged Orlando crypto-fraudster to give up luxury cars, watches. Here's a list. Florida poll shows…...