The News Service of Florida
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Florida’s 2 percent growth rate trailed only the District of Columbia. The state's growth reflected two key issues: international migration and increases in the South. -
An appeals court has rejected a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference for a rehearing after a ruling last month in a legal battle with FSU. -
Attorney General Ashley Moody wants the Florida Supreme Court to take up a dispute about a racketeering conviction for planting drugs in vehicles during traffic stops. -
The law allows certain undocumented students to avoid higher out-of-state tuition rates. Florida Senate President Ben Albritton suggests a sunset of the law. -
A record 7.1 million Floridians are expected to travel more than 50 miles during the end-of-year holiday period, and most of them will drive. -
An organization that advocates for those with disabilities claims the Department of Children and Families has not issued required reports about the use of the Baker Act. -
After years of renovations that include the underground parking garages at the Capitol, the state is suing a contractor and two other firms because of water leaks. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced three additional paid days off for state employees over Christmas and New Years. -
A federal appeals court upheld a Florida judge’s decision dismissing a lawsuit filed by the parents of a child who was sexually exploited by a stranger she met online. -
Tampa Rep. Susan Valdes was elected to the House four times as a Democrat.
