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Bill addressing mental health passes

The Florida Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 330 — Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals — by a 40-0 vote on Feb. 28. Advocated as a transformative initiative, the bill aims to establish hospitals that cater to behavioral health services across the state, ushering in a new era of comprehensive care for […]

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Lawmakers try to limit AI-generated political ads

Many Florida lawmakers are optimistic about the potential impact of House Bill 919, also referred to as the Artificial Intelligence Use in Political Advertising legislation. The proposed bill aims to require political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements show people performing actions that real people would not perform. […]

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Are Miami and Spring Break over?

Miami is attempting to end its long-term relationship with Spring Break. After three consecutive years of spring break violence, Miami Beach officials are implementing monthlong security measures in an attempt to reduce the mayhem that occurs during that week.  In a commercial released by Miami encouraging guests not to come, […]

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Rally targets prison reform in Florida

Marsha McIntyre-Lowe hosted a rally at the Capitol Thursday to demand justice for the victims of medical neglect within the Florida Department of Corrections. McIntyre-Lowe says her son is a victim of medical neglect causing him to suffer due to two misdiagnoses that led to unnecessary castration and severe brain […]

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Tallahassee City Commission set to apologize for slavery

The debate surrounding apologies for historical injustices is gaining momentum nationwide, and the Tallahassee City Commission is currently considering issuing a formal apology for the city’s historical involvement in racism and slavery. Tallahassee’s potential apology is particularly significant, given Florida’s complex history concerning slavery and racial inequality, and marks a […]

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Senate revises bill that DeSantis vetoed

The Florida Senate passed a revised bill Monday to ban social media from minors after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed similar legislation last Friday. Senate Bill 792, now a companion to House Bill 3, was filed in early February by Democratic Senator Shervin D. Jones of Miami Gardens.  SB 792 enforces […]

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Everglades protection hangs in the balance

The Everglades Protection Area legislation was sponsored by Sen. Alexis Calatayud, a Republican from Miami.  She argues that comprehensive plans and amendments pertaining to certain lands located within two miles of the Everglades Protection Area must adhere to the state-coordinated review process instead of the expedited state review process. The […]

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Anna Eskamani a trailblazer in Florida politics

Florida state Representative Anna Eskamani began her political career in 2018, championing her position as the first Iranian-American elected to any public office in Florida when she flipped her legislative seat. Born and raised in Orlando, Eskamani’s upbringing was one of resilience and determination, shaped by the sacrifices of her […]