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In this combination of photos, Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks on Sept. 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa, at left, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaks on Sept. 12, 2023, in Sacramento, Calif.
3 takeaways from the DeSantis-Newsom debate
The testy, statistics-heavy debate was not easy to follow.
Head of Florida Republican Party accused of sexual battery, under investigation
Florida Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla.
An attorney representing Christian Ziegler said his client would be exonerated.
Florida Supreme Court rules that police can’t hide identity behind Marsy’s Law
The Florida Supreme Court building is pictured in Tallahassee.
The ruling says revealing the identity of an alleged victim alone is not a constitutional violation.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Florida colleagues demand info on UFOs
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., joined at left by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks to reporters to discuss the need from the federal government for more transparency regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
“If we do not have the clearance, who does?” Luna said.

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  1. 3 takeaways from the DeSantis-Newsom debate
    5 hours ago• Politics
    In this combination of photos, Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks on Sept. 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa, at left, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaks on Sept. 12, 2023, in Sacramento, Calif.
  2. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Florida colleagues demand info on UFOs
    Yesterday• Politics
    Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., joined at left by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks to reporters to discuss the need from the federal government for more transparency regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
  3. New Florida House bill targets LGBTQ groups, critics contend
    Yesterday• Politics
    Sicilaly Santiago-Leon, who lost a cousin in the Pulse nightclub mass shooting, talks to former state representative Carlos Guillermo Smith after she delivered emotional remarks to the Orlando City Council on Oct. 23 regarding the city’s plan to purchase the Pulse nightclub property.
  5. Head of Florida Republican Party accused of sexual battery, under investigation
    Yesterday• Politics
    Florida Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla.
  6. Florida Supreme Court rules that police can’t hide identity behind Marsy’s Law
    Yesterday• Politics
    The Florida Supreme Court building is pictured in Tallahassee.
  7. Why DeSantis and Newsom have more in common than it appears
    Yesterday• Politics
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
  8. Some Florida schools try to ease impact of laws aimed at LGBTQ+ students
    Yesterday• Education
    Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick, shown at an October school board meeting, says his district aims to respect every student and employee. The district recently issued an "Inclusive Schools Support Guide" toward that end.
  9. Miami venue settles with Florida over drag show, will pay $5,000 fine
    Yesterday• Politics
    A publicity image for the "A Drag Queen Christmas" show.
  10. California vs. Florida: Why are people moving from one state to the other?
    Yesterday• Politics
    In this July 12, 2020, file photo, visitors sit on a bench on the pier in Santa Monica, Calif.
  11. Transgender teen who prompted Florida school shakeup had been suing for 2 years
    Yesterday• Education
    Broward Schools Superintendent Peter Licata.
  12. Florida university leaders bash plan to downgrade sociology
    Nov. 28• Education
    A campus walkway at the University of South Florida, where about 1,700 students take an introductory sociology course every year. State officials have proposed removing sociology as one of the options for core courses students must take as part of their studies.
  13. DeSantis and Newsom health care policies could be front and center in their debate
    Nov. 28• Politics
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
  14. Florida grand jury calls for more state efforts to curb illegal immigration
    Nov. 27• Politics
    Gabriela Ibarra, center left, joins her daughters, Kathy Camacho and Ashley Cruz, as they listen to speakers at the "Freedom For All" rally in Homestead on July 1.
  15. Florida official lay ‘dead or dying’ for 24 minutes in a governor’s office hall, per report
    Nov. 27• Politics
    Pete Antonacci, seen here in 2009, was chosen by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022 to lead the state’s new Office of Election Crimes and Security.
  16. DeSantis-Newsom debate is a showdown of 2 Disney states
    Nov. 27• Politics
    California Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis share a constituent in Disney. Both have leveraged that relationship but in opposite ways.
  17. Hillsborough Judge Nancy Jacobs fights for job as troubles mount
    Nov. 26• Hillsborough
    Hillsborough County Judge Nancy Jacobs.
  18. Does DeSantis want to cut Social Security and Medicare? Here’s what his record shows.
    Nov. 24• Politics
    Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami.
  19. Making the case for Florida school vouchers: One child’s story
    Nov. 24• Education
    Evan Rowlands, left, high-fives his mother, Jessica Rowlands, after answering a question while completing schoolwork at Riverview Public Library on Nov. 8.
  20. What would a DeSantis presidency look like for health care?
    Nov. 24• Health
    Gov. Ron DeSantis did initially champion COVID-19 vaccines, especially for Florida’s older adults. That changed in 2021, when DeSantis appointed Joseph Ladapo as his next surgeon general.
  21. Proposed bill, ballot initiative seek to undo DeSantis’ Disney district takeover
    Nov. 23• Politics
    State Sen. Linda Stewart is preparing to file a bill that would repeal Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of Disney World’s special district.
  22. Head of DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down resigns
    Nov. 22• Politics
    Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks at a Town Hall event in Keene, N.H., on Tuesday. The chief executive of a super PAC that has provided crucial support for his presidential campaign has resigned.
  23. Florida House bill aims to restrict personal pronouns, workplace training
    Nov. 22• Politics
    People walk past the Florida State Capitol Building during a legislative session on Jan. 12, 2022, in Tallahassee. State legislators have proposed a bill that would place restrictions on government agencies in the use of personal pronouns.
  24. USF pro-Palestine student group sues Florida leaders over free speech
    Nov. 21• Education
    Imam Abdullah Jaber, executive director of the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, speaks during a news conference announcing a federal lawsuit against state and University of South Florida officials on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Tampa.
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