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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday at least temporarily halted an appeals-court ruling that would allow the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer sports betting throughout the state. FILE PHOTO/MOHEGAN SUN

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday at least temporarily halted an appeals-court ruling that would allow the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer sports betting throughout the state. FILE PHOTO/MOHEGAN SUN

State news — sports betting plan put on hold

Jim Saunders
Friday, October 13, 2023
News Service of Florida -- The US Supreme Court on Thursday at least temporarily halted an appeals-court ruling that would allow the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer sports betting throughout the state. Chief Justice John Roberts issued an order imposing a stay after the U.S.
Appearing at a South Florida synagogue, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will ask lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session to further block Iranian business ties in Florida. PHOTO/FLORIDA'S VOICE

Appearing at a South Florida synagogue, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will ask lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session to further block Iranian business ties in Florida. PHOTO/FLORIDA'S VOICE

DeSantis calls for sanctions against Iran in Israeli attacks

Jim Turner
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for increased state sanctions against Iran for aiding Hamas in the deadly surprise attack in Israel over the weekend.
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Disney.

Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Disney.

State, special Disney district ask judge to toss case

Jim Saunders
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
News Service of Florida — Attorneys for Ron DeSantis and a revamped Central Florida special district asked a federal judge Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts because of the company’s opposition to a controversial...
Among the bills signed into law that go into effect Sunday is one allows for sentencing the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under age 12.

Among the bills signed into law that go into effect Sunday is one allows for sentencing the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under age 12.

New law allowing death penalty for child rapists to take effect Sunday

Jim Turner
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
News Service of Florida A new law that could lead to imposing the death penalty on people who rape children under age 12 will take effect Sunday, along with other laws passed during the 2023 legislative session.
Prior to being removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis, State Attorney Monique Worrell engaged in a war of words with Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez over the prosecution of drug cases and the evidence presented in them. FILE PHOTO

Prior to being removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis, State Attorney Monique Worrell engaged in a war of words with Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez over the prosecution of drug cases and the evidence presented in them. FILE PHOTO

Lawmakers, ex-justices back suspended State Attorney Worrell

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
News Service of Florida Current and former Democratic lawmakers and former Florida Supreme Court justices have signed onto legal briefs backing suspended Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell’s bid to get her job back.
In the latest round of battling between federal and DeSantis administration officials about COVID-19 issues, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo advised people under age 65 not to receive the newly-approved COVID-19 booster vaccines. FILE PHOTO

In the latest round of battling between federal and DeSantis administration officials about COVID-19 issues, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo advised people under age 65 not to receive the newly-approved COVID-19 booster vaccines. FILE PHOTO

The Great Florida ‘Jab Divide’ — state takes aim at new COVID booster

Jim Turner
Monday, September 18, 2023
Don’t expect federal approval of updated COVID-19 vaccines to reshape political views about “jabs,” as Gov. Ron DeSantis likes to call them.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola in 2021 signed a 30-year gambling deal that included giving the tribe control of sports betting. The deal was soon appealed. PHOTO/MOHEGAN SUN

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola in 2021 signed a 30-year gambling deal that included giving the tribe control of sports betting. The deal was soon appealed. PHOTO/MOHEGAN SUN

Seminoles get win in sports betting case — will legal betting be far behind?

Dara Kam
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Dealing another victory to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a federal appeals court has denied a request from pari-mutuel owners for a rehearing after a ruling that upheld a multibillion-dollar deal giving the tribe control over sports betting throughout the state. A three-judge panel of the U.S.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay in a legal battle about a controversial Florida education law. 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay in a legal battle about a controversial Florida education law. 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Education law appeal put on hold

Jim Saunders
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
News Service of Florida A federal appeals court has put on hold a battle about a 2022 Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools, after attorneys said they were in settlement talks.
A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation, triggered conflicting judicial rulings and infused an additional level of uncertainty in capital cases.

A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation, triggered conflicting judicial rulings and infused an additional level of uncertainty in capital cases.

Courts grapple with death penalty change

Dara Kam
Friday, September 8, 2023
News Service of Florida A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation, triggered conflicting judicial rulings and infused an additional level of uncertainty in capital cases.
Monique Worrell's supporters hold signs at her press conference announcing her removal from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Aug. 9. FACEBOOK

Monique Worrell's supporters hold signs at her press conference announcing her removal from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Aug. 9. FACEBOOK

Worrell fights ouster at Florida Supreme Court

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
News Service of Florida Suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell on Wednesday asked the Florida Supreme Court to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision last month to oust her, saying he had no legal basis for the move. “To the extent the governor disagrees with how Ms.
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