Escambia School Board still has to ‘Tango’

A federal judge let Lake County and Education Commissioner Manny Diaz off the hook but not the Escambia County School Board. ‘Tango’ Book Fight Gets…

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FSU challenge to ACC hits snag

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge on Monday put a hold on Florida State University’s lawsuit…

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Former Governor, Senator Graham dies at 87

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Bob Graham, a two-term Florida governor who went on to serve in the U.S. Senate…

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DeSantis upset

From The News Service of Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday lashed out at two proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the November ballot,…

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6 Issues on November Ballot

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With the state Supreme Court this week signing off on ballot initiatives about abortion rights…

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By the Numbers: County Unemployment Rates

The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday released a report that said the state had a 3.1 percent unemployment rate in February. Here are county…

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10 Dead Issues in 2024 Session

By Jim Saunders. The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind…

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‘Other end of the tunnel’ for Dozier victims

By Dara Kam, the News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Wiping away tears, men in their 60s, 70s and 80s watched Monday as the Florida…

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State seeks judge’s exit from elections fight

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Saying he “appears to have a closed mind,” the state has asked a federal judge…

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Backroom Briefing: A Farmer Eats Across Florida

Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Food across Florida is being highlighted…

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School flag bill dies in committee

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — An effort to restrict what flags can be flown at schools and other public buildings…

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By the Numbers: COVID-19 Deaths by County

From The News Service of Florida: Data posted online by the state Department of Health showed that 725 Florida resident deaths had been linked to…

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