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Florida Highway Patrol combats rise in street racing, takeover events
A Florida law, enacted in 2022, prohibits street racing. Takeovers, drag racing, donuts, burnouts, wheelies, drifting, and other related activities create unsafe roadways.
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From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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3/17/23
Walt Disney World raises $1.5 Million for Make-A-Wish with limited-edition 50th Anniversary license plate
Since launching our first-ever specialty Walt Disney World Resort license plate design in honor of the 50th Anniversary celebration, it’s been nothing short of magical.
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By Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs, Walt Disney World Resort
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3/16/23
Here comes the latest attempt to regulate short term vacation rentals in Florida
The bill would limit local governments to charging no more than $50 for an individual to register a vacation rental and $100 for a collective vacation rental.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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3/16/23
Just 30 seconds? Despite complex bills, Floridians are limited on public testimony in Legislature
The 30 second time limit for residents to give public testimony in the Legislature is becoming common as lawmakers take up highly debated legislation that may impact the lives of Floridians.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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3/15/23
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Florida Senate unanimously approves $700 million plan to address affordable housing
Saying that it’s time to address the housing crisis in Florida, the state Senate unanimously passed a more than $700 million affordable housing package.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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3/9/23
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Three years of COVID-19 and it's still here
Many people have moved on from COVID, shedding masks and getting rid of social distancing and other measures and mandates. And not everyone is doing vaccines and boosters anymore.
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By Diane Radio, Florida Phoenix
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3/8/23
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DEP drags its feet on halting pollution of Florida’s precious springs
Most importantly, the springs give us windows into our drinking water supply because each one is connected to our aquifer. If the springs are healthy, so is our drinking water.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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3/6/23
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Florida audit finds issues with the Road Ranger program
A recent audit from the Florida Auditor General’s office showed uncorrected discrepancies with a program designed to assist stranded motorists.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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3/1/23
Florida could see a spike in uninsured children if health emergency funding ends
The report showed Florida's program was a critical lifeline for more than 65.7% of the state's children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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2/16/23
Local immigrant organizations push back on "Unauthorized Alien Transport" bill from Florida Legislature
The brief 554-word bill would be called the "Unauthorized Alien Transport Program" and funded with $10 million through the state Division of Emergency Management.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/9/23
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Florida has an affordable housing problem, but can lawmakers solve it?
It’s an issue that many local governments have been dealing with on a weekly basis, but there’s been relatively little help from Tallahassee.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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2/8/23
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State medical cannabis programs failing to make enough progress, advocacy group finds
A report from a patient advocacy group found the future of medical cannabis in the states is hazy unless costs are decreased and product safety standards are improved.
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By Adam Goldstein, Florida Phoenix
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2/5/23
Florida records over 100,000 hit-and-run crashes in 2022
February is Hit-and-Run Awareness Month in Florida, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol.
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From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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2/2/23
Law enforcement warns of 'alarming' spike in online exploitation of children
Several federal law enforcement agencies have issued a public safety alert about “an alarming increase” in online exploitation of children and teens.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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1/12/23
Report shows Florida's pension system facing headwinds
The Florida Retirement System has shrunk over the last year, and some analysts are saying that it will not survive on its current course.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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1/10/23
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AARP: Health Security, Consumer Protections, and Livable Communities are its priorities for the Florida Legislature in 2023
AARP Florida released its 2023 legislative focus areas, highlighting the importance of enhancing the quality and oversight of Florida’s long-term care system, adult guardianship system, and housing options.
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1/9/23
Florida Senate Agriculture Committee meets as citrus production continues to decline
Wednesday’s meeting came less than a month after the U.S. Agriculture Department showed in a report that orange production in Florida was down 29% from an October forecast.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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1/4/23
Protect law enforcement officers on the road - move over
While the majority of drivers understand to pull over for emergency vehicles approaching from behind, state law also requires vehicles to move over a lane for certain emergencies.
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From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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1/3/23
Florida Senate okays billion dollar insurance industry subsidy, limits policyholders’ lawsuit rights
The Florida Legislature insurance reforms — which would give the carriers another $1 billion subsidy passed the Florida Senate.
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix
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12/15/22
Legislature approves discount toll program for frequent commuters only; but it’s only for a year
The initiative – a toll relief program that would be offered from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023 – would only benefit frequent commuters using Florida’s prepaid toll program.
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
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12/15/22
On top of homeowner premiums, policyholders could face a new tab coming soon: Flood insurance
Public officials said that the intention of this week’s special session in the Capitol was to bring “real relief and the relief on the part of homeowners and not just insurance companies.”
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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12/14/22
Special session opens Monday on troubled property insurance market: Will reforms work long term?
Insurers and the larger business community would get virtually everything they want under legislation proposed for the Legislature’s special session on that topic and trial attorneys would …
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix
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12/12/22
Some hard truths about Florida companies selling water softeners
Florida, you may have heard, is a sunny place for shady people. We’ve had that reputation ever since the first grinning huckster sold an acre of swampland to an unsuspecting Yankee.
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by Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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12/11/22
Florida groups add momentum to extending child tax credit
Government funding is set to expire on December 16th without a continuing resolution to continue existing budgets and programs into the new year.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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12/9/22
White House, FEMA extend relief for Ian destruction; Fried wants bonuses for 911 operators
The time period for 100 percent federal funding for those efforts has been extended for another 15 days, through Dec. 7, according to the White House press release.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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11/29/22
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