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The fight, statewide, has been loud and strong regarding Amendment 4 on the Nov. 5 ballot, which would prevent the state from constructing laws that would ban abortions.

The fight, statewide, has been loud and strong regarding Amendment 4 on the Nov. 5 ballot, which would prevent the state from constructing laws that would ban abortions.

Amendment 4 spurs fierce political fight

News Service of Florida — A political battle over abortion rights is giving Floridians the opportunity to vote on one of the nation’s most divisive issues, spurring unprecedented opposition by Gov.
Some of the state's most hotly-contested House of Representatives races are in Osceola County.

Some of the state's most hotly-contested House of Representatives races are in Osceola County.

Democrats target state House majority

News Service of Florida — After fielding candidates in all 120 House races, Florida Democrats have narrowed their focus in an effort to cut into Republicans’ supermajority in the chamber.
State Republican leaders aren't sure if amendments outside the hot-button issues of enshrining abortion rights and legalizing marijuana will pass because they, "Don't think anyone's put any money behind trying to pass them."

State Republican leaders aren't sure if amendments outside the hot-button issues of enshrining abortion rights and legalizing marijuana will pass because they, "Don't think anyone's put any money behind trying to pass them."

Campaign finance, tax amendments draw little attention

Amid fierce political battles about proposed constitutional amendments on abortion rights and recreational marijuana, two ballot measures about public financing of campaigns and property taxes are flying “under the radar.”The measures on the Nov.
CAPITOL COLUMN: The Legislature approved asking voters to pass what will appear on the ballot as Amendment 1, which proposes to make school board races partisan.

CAPITOL COLUMN: The Legislature approved asking voters to pass what will appear on the ballot as Amendment 1, which proposes to make school board races partisan.

CAPITOL COLUMN -- Education doesn’t need party labels

Can you name any public office that used to be nonpartisan and has been improved by having political parties compete for it?Yeah, neither can I.
An aerial view shows destruction at the Spanish Lakes country club in Fort Pierce, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024. (Photo by JOHN FALCHETTO/AFP via Getty Images)

An aerial view shows destruction at the Spanish Lakes country club in Fort Pierce, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024. (Photo by JOHN FALCHETTO/AFP via Getty Images)

Billion-dollar baddies: Florida insured losses mounting for Helene, Milton

News Service of Florida — About $2.126 billion in estimated insured losses had been reported as of Wednesday from Hurricane Milton, which made landfall Oct. 9 in Sarasota County and caused widespread damage in the state.
It's "Still too soon to tell” how a trio of hurricanes could affect the state’s jobless figures, the state's Department of Commerce said Friday. FILE PHOTO

It's "Still too soon to tell” how a trio of hurricanes could affect the state’s jobless figures, the state's Department of Commerce said Friday. FILE PHOTO

Florida jobless rate holds steady

News Service of Florida — Florida’s unemployment rate held for a sixth consecutive month, but a key state economist said Friday “it’s still too soon to tell” how a trio of hurricanes could affect the state’s jobless figures.
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Appeals court to weigh Florida gun age law

News Service of Florida: A federal appeals court will hear arguments in the National Rifle Association’s constitutional challenge to a Florida law that prevents people under age 21 from purchasing rifles and other long guns.The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled an Oct.
Cars gas up ahead of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 23 at the BJs Wholesale in Kissimmee. This scene is playing out in a number of places in Florida as residents evacuate to avoid Hurricane Milton's storm surge and winds. FILE PHOTO

Cars gas up ahead of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 23 at the BJs Wholesale in Kissimmee. This scene is playing out in a number of places in Florida as residents evacuate to avoid Hurricane Milton's storm surge and winds. FILE PHOTO

Fuel supplies key amid Milton evacuations

News Service of Florida — As residents evacuate on congested highways ahead of Hurricane Milton — some headed to Osceola County — Florida officials said the state does not have a fuel shortage amid efforts to ensure that supplies continue to reach gas stations.
Hurricane Milton became a major Category 3 storm at 7 a.m. Monday.

Hurricane Milton became a major Category 3 storm at 7 a.m. Monday.

Milton could lead to large evacuation

News Service of Florida: With Hurricane Milton already a major hurricane and expected to hit Florida's west coast in the middle of the week, state Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie on Sunday urged residents to immediately start putting storm plans in place, which could include...