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Twenty-three states want the Biden administration's EPA to curtail its approach to environmental justice.

Florida is about to erase climate change from most of its laws

The state is spending big on adapting to sea level rise, but Republicans don't want to name the cause.

Medication aides could help states remedy health care worker shortages

Nursing homes are squeezed between a workforce shortage and a swelling older adult population. States are trying to address both issues with one solution: medication aides.

Supreme Court to take up two state laws on social media

The high court will hear challenges to Florida and Texas laws that seek to control how social media platforms “censor” disfavored political views.

Can the future of passenger rail be found between Miami and Orlando?

The debut of Brightline service linking Miami to the central Florida tourist mecca is giving rail advocates hope that passenger rail will gain popularity elsewhere, too.

How Florida Became the Center of the Republican Universe

Gov. Ron DeSantis has racked up solidly conservative policy wins. But will his record resonate with voters in the middle?

Families Earning Over $100,000 Eligible for Miami-Dade Rent Relief

The county is considered one of the most expensive in the U.S. for housing. But under a newly expanded local program, households of four with incomes under $136,500 annually would qualify for emergency rental assistance.

A Governor Declares Dec. 23 a Holiday for State Employees

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Florida Prosecutors Reach Deal With Former State Worker Charged With Computer Crime

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DeSantis Dominates in Winning Second Term

The Florida governor's victory comes as questions swirl around whether he'll run for president in 2024.

How Hurricane Ian and Other Disasters Are Becoming a Growing Source of Inequality

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'We've Never Seen a Flood Event Like This': Ian's Devastating Hit to Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis described "historic" damage to parts of the state from the hurricane, which made landfall with winds around 150 mph and caused massive flooding.

Florida Insurers Temporarily Blocked from Dropping Policies as Hurricane Ian Slams State

The state's property insurance market was facing troubles before the storm.

3 Reasons Hurricane Ian Poses a Major Flooding Hazard for Florida

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Florida Elected Official Still Serves Although She Lives in Georgia

A Hollywood city commissioner bought a house out of state to care for her ill daughter and mainly resides there, carrying out her duties and attending meetings remotely.

Florida Gov. DeSantis Touts Teacher Proposals Amid Statewide Shortage

The governor teased legislation aimed at recruiting retired law-enforcement officers, paramedics and firefighters who have bachelor’s degrees.

What They Do For Fun: The Hobbies of Florida Lawmakers

Poker, extreme sports and 'wolf spider husbandry' are among the ways they spend their time away from the Legislature.

Power to the Parents: The Homegrown Conservative Movement Going After School Board Seats Across Florida

From school board races to textbook reviews, the parental empowerment movement is on the rise in the state.

Can't Get There From Here: The Missing Middle Along Florida's Coast-to-Coast Trail

Bicyclists tell of having to ride along busy highways as officials say an unfinished segment may be years more in the making.

The New Yorkers Who Moved to Florida

A roundup of celebrities and politicians who headed south to the Sunshine State.

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