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Florida Republicans turn on DeSantis administration in DOGE-like quest to cut spending

“We are the guardians of the taxpayer,” state House Speaker Daniel Perez said during the opening day of the legislative session.

Florida · 2025-03-12

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‘Granny flats’ would be allowed everywhere under Florida housing proposal

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. As Florida continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing, lawmakers are looking at “granny flats” to help address the problem. A Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill (SB 184) that would require cities and...

Florida · 2025-03-11
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Newsweek

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Housing Downturn Alarm Raised for US Cities

Several cities are at risk of facing a housing market downturn this year, according to a new report by ATTOM.

Florida · 2025-03-12
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Latin Times

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Florida Is Now Encouraging Cops to Turn in Bosses Who Don't Comply With Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Florida officials have launched an initiative encouraging law enforcement officers to report their superiors if they believe they are failing to comply with state immigration policies. The move is part of a broader effort to ensure local agencies align with federal immigration directives under former President Donald Trump's crackdown. Larry...

Florida · 2025-03-12
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‘Just eliminate it entirely:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxes

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – During a news conference in Winter Haven on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes in the state. In Florida, the sales tax rate on business rent has fallen from 5.5% down to 2% over the past couple of years. This tax is applied to places that are leased for commercial purposes, which can include warehouses, office spaces, and even convention centers.

Florida · 2025-03-11

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Florida Lawmakers advance proposal that allows employees to waive their Constitutional right to a $13 minimum wage

Some workers in Florida would be allowed to be paid well below the state’s current $13 minimum wage if a bill that cleared its first Senate committee Monday becomes law.

Florida · 2025-03-10

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Why Some Florida Neighbors Are Putting Aluminum Foil in Their Windows

If you've been cruising through your Florida neighborhood and spotted aluminum foil covering windows, you might be wondering what's going on. Is it an unusual security tactic? A mysterious signal? Or just a creative way to beat the heat in the Sunshine State's sweltering, humid weather? While it may seem a bit strange, there's actually a smart and practical reason for this unique setup.

Florida · 2025-03-11

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Florida’s iconic hot dog girls: Street food legends of the Sunshine State

Where do you remember seeing them in the late 1980s/early 1990s? Sound off in the comment section below!

Florida · 2025-03-11

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USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Delaware, Arizona, Florida and New Jersey Operating in the Produce Industry

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Arizona · 2025-03-11

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Motorcyclist killed in crash while trying to pass FedEx truck in no-passing zone: PCSO

LAKELAND, Fla. - A motorcyclist died on Monday after Polk County deputies say he crashed into a FedEx truck while trying to pass in a no-passing zone. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Brandon Bailey, 28, was riding behind the FedEx truck on Tom Costine Road near Ridgeglen Circle West, north of Lakeland, around 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Polk County, FL · 2025-03-11

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Feds investigate 2 universities in Florida for antisemitism

TAMPA, Fla. – Two universities in Florida are among the 60 schools the Trump administration is investigating for antisemitism. Linda McMahon, the new secretary of education, released the list on Monday that includes the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida. Trump also released a statement saying...

Tampa, FL · 2025-03-11

The Independent

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Woman visiting Florida’s Villages retirement community dies in fall after hitching ride with golf cart driver charged with DUI

A woman from Illinois was killed in the sprawling Florida age-restricted community The Villages when she took a late-night golf cart ride with an allegedly drunk driver. The incident happened just before 1 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Miami Herald reported. The Villages is approximately 60 miles northwest of...

Norridge, IL · 2025-03-10

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Voters have a chance April 1 to stand up to Trump and Musk

The election in CD 6 on April 1st is also a poll of whether President Trump’s policies are acceptable majority of the population. DOGE cuts to various federal programs are coming to light. People voting in Congressional District 6 have to decide whether cuts to VA, National Parks, Social Security, Education are acceptable.

Florida · 2025-03-10

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Republicans want to stop Gov. DeSantis from spending taxpayer money to fight ballot initiatives

A Senate committee voted to ban taxpayer money being spent to endorse or fight constitutional amendments as it advanced legislation making it tougher for those ballot initiatives to get on the ballot in the first place. Gov. Ron DeSantis reportedly spent millions of dollars to help defeat last year’s abortion...

Florida · 2025-03-11

NewsNation

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Florida sees first major operation under Laken Riley Act

The three-day, multi-arrest operation in Miami was one of the first under the new law.

Florida · 2025-03-11

Tallahassee Democrat

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More severe weather could hit Florida this weekend. See what to expect

Another weekend. Another cold front. Another threat for severe thunderstorms and the potential for tornadoes. Welcome to Florida, all of you on spring break. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location It's all part of a major storm meteorologists said could impact every region of the country and it comes less than a week after an EF2 tornado damaged homes and downed trees in Seminole County March 10. By Friday, the massive storm will stretch across nearly the entire central U.S. If it develops to its "full...

Florida · 2025-03-11